PantherNOW Editorial Board When you log onto LinkedIn nowadays, you’re flooded by thousands of job postings. Unfortunately, even if you apply to every single one of them, the chance you’ll be offered an interview is scant at best. Following that logic, the chance of actually finding a job is even thinner. It’s become a fact […]
Jacqueline Flores | Staff Writer The pandemic left lasting scars that make it difficult for Gen Z graduates to find jobs corresponding to their well-earned degrees, meaning they’re likely to accept lower-paying work instead of jobs in their degree field. I graduated with a bachelor’s in political science in the spring of 2021 with […]
By: Valentina Palm/Staff Writer For the first time in their five years of partnership, the University hosted Royal Caribbean Day Tuesday, March 26 at the Biscayne Bay Campus. Activities included tours of the Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines Production Studio, a networking event with FIU alumni who are now working for RCCL, a Resume Fest […]
By: Yeskanisayka Urbina/Staff Writer The University is giving students a chance to experience a real day in the life of their aspired jobs through a shadowing program. The Panther Shadows Programs gives students the opportunity to shadow a professional for one day during the week of spring break from Monday, March 11 until Thursday, […]
By: Jasiel Lopez/Staff Writer Over 120 employers gathered in the University of Central Florida’s CFE arena on Thursday, May 10, for the annual statewide job fair. Coordinated by Florida Career Centers, a group of career service directors from all 10 public universities in the state, the day was an opportunity for students, recent graduates, and […]
Clara Barros/Staff Writer “The University is a shopping mall with classes in between.” These were the words of Manuel Serra, a senior majoring in political science. As a soon to be graduate, Serra aired his grievances about what I call ‘the commodification of the college experience.’ “My focus has always been [political] theoretical work,” Serra […]
At Florida’s universities, only about 44 percent graduate within four years, according to the Governor’s Office, and nearly three out of four students require up to six years to finish college. In response, FIU has come up with the “Graduate in 4, save more” plan, but because FIU is primarily a commuter school and many […]
Caroline Lozano/ Assistant Opinion Director As someone who’s been using Facebook since sophomore year of high school, I can vouch for how much the social media website has helped me and those close to me throughout the years. Apart from providing me with a way to communicate with friends—as was my initial use of the […]
Eduardo Alvarez/ Contributing Writer Working while studying is a great idea, and FIU offers plenty of opportunities. As an enclave of many and diverse activities, our University can be a place of both intellectual and financial growth. And the best part is that we can get jobs within your field of interest. A journalism major, […]
Gillian Daley/ Contributing Writer She has exploded onto the scene; hard lines of determination are etched into her face and she stands, well composed, with a hand on each hip. Her brows are furrowed in concentration, and she’s sheathed in her most powerful pantsuit. She is the face of the future. Women are steadily beginning […]
By Tanvi Hathiramani Being a college student and maintaining a job may seem grueling, but it’s a transforming experience. And that’s coming from someone who’s managed to do it for the past three semesters while still keeping up in Greek life, a social life and family. I grew up constantly being called spoilt, and told I […]
By Megan Mosquera Professional attire can be difficult to understand considering that most people don’t want to seem unoriginal in their outfit, but also can’t see themselves wearing a graphic t-shirt to an interview. Fortunately, in modern society the average student has a lot of available options picking a work ready outfit. While it may seem […]
