STEP 1

Discernment—Prioritize the Organizations You Want to Work For

To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment.

RALPH WALDO EMERSON

As a first-generation college student, Marieli entered college without giving her career much thought. In high school, she had been focused on applying for scholarships and getting into a university but hadn’t spent much time reflecting on what type of career she wanted. Most people she knew in her small town worked in the hospitality industry, so she imagined she would do the same. She knew some of her broad interests, such as writing, public speaking, and hands-on problem solving, but she wasn’t sure how those interests would translate into ...

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