Art by Autumn Hardwick"I am excited to announce that I will be interning/working at …"LinkedIn members often start posts with this phrase to announce their internships or employment offers. While these posts receive many positive engagements and words of encouragement from their connections, they raise the question: How genuine are these congratulatory comments?For some … [Read more...] about Opinion: Unlink from the Toxic Side of LinkedIn
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Student Employees Adapt to Online Jobs
Art by Leah Bae The virtual world doesn’t just stop after online classes for student workers; it continues in the form of remote employment. Student employees continue to serve in their jobs online but face challenges when working remotely, which takes a toll on both student-employment opportunities and job engagement. Available remote jobs for students vary in time … [Read more...] about Student Employees Adapt to Online Jobs
Opinion: Remote Working is the Future
Art by Samantha MillerIn response to COVID-19, there are now more people working remotely than ever before; most of Pepperdine's on-campus jobs and internships are now remote. Despite the difficulties that come with remote employment and learning, students must prepare for a future that largely consists of working online.Although COVID-19 eliminates students' ability to grow … [Read more...] about Opinion: Remote Working is the Future
Academy of Country Music Equips Interns With Hands-On Experience
Megan Dunn is a Pepperdine senior interning for the Academy of Country Music. Her internship started in the second semester of her senior year. Photo courtesy of Megan Dunn The annual Academy of Country Music (ACM) Awards showcase some of the biggest names in country music, including special performances by the industry's top country artists. Last year's winners include Keith … [Read more...] about Academy of Country Music Equips Interns With Hands-On Experience
