Category Archives: Careers

You’ve Graduated… What’s Next?

Posted on June 20, 2016 by

Being a candidate for a Master’s Degree in Organizational Development must mean that I have my plans after graduation neatly organized and planned out right? ABSOLUTELY NOT! As excited as I am to graduate and “be done,” I am secretly … Continue reading →

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What can a Career Journal do for you?

Posted on June 13, 2016 by

Guest Author: Peg O’Donnell  We have all been asked at one point in our lives “what is your dream job?” As we continue to grow and develop what we know about the world we start to take the question more … Continue reading →

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Commencement Goes Hollywood!

Posted on May 9, 2016 by

The trend to have celebrity commencement speakers, often Hollywood A-listers, is going strong. Roosevelt University was an early adopter when Oprah spoke at our graduation 16 years ago. As we look back at last year’s commencement speakers, here are two … Continue reading →

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The Recipe for Success: Formal education leads to better results

Posted on March 28, 2016 by

When I began my studies at RU, it was with many years of experience working in the training and development field under my belt.  I was a competent training manager—serving as the liaison between the SMEs and developers, offering input … Continue reading →

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Crossing the Digital Divide: Networking and career development for online learners

Posted on March 21, 2016 by

How do I grow my network of colleagues and gain industry experience sitting on my sofa at home taking online classes? Continue reading →

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Key Take Aways from Roosevelt University’s Training and Development Program

Posted on September 29, 2015 by

By the time you reach your last week of your last class, if you’re like me, you may find that many of the facts you’ve learned are only vague memories overshadowed by the focus of graduation and the changes it brings. While … Continue reading →

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Check Out Our New and Updated Social Justice Page

Posted on September 22, 2015 by

To highlight the importance of our commitment to social justice as both an essential mission of Roosevelt University and the Graduate Program in Training and Development, I’d like to direct you to our new and updated page detailing the social … Continue reading →

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