The North Wind

Opinion — So, you want to be a journalist?

Hannah Jenkins • February 20, 2023

I have been fascinated by the realm of journalism since my junior year of high school when I took a career prep class. In this class, we were tasked with making a presentation on the career of our choice....

Cat Career Tracks replaces software

Winter Keefer • November 16, 2017

NMU Career Services is in the process of switching the Cat Career Tracks employment system from Gradleaders software to Handshake, a web application developed by three Michigan Technological University...

New career services website eases employment search

Chris Dittrick • February 21, 2013

Campus career services has opened a new website called Cat Career Tracks for students and alumni to seek employment, find a career path or to interact with potential employers. According to Steven LaFond,...

Interview workshop to be held

Ellen Holmes • November 15, 2012

On Thursday, Nov. 29 the Career Services Office will be conducting an interview workshop in room 2303 of Hedgcock at 5:30 p.m. according to Kaylee McIntyre of the Career Services office. Attending...

Job fair introduces students to employers

Katie Buda • October 4, 2012

The Career Services Office invites students of all ages and majors to participate in the Fall Job Fair from 1 to 4 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 10 in the Great Lakes room of the University Center. The Fall...

Workshop offers résumé assistance

Adele Herman • September 13, 2012

NMU Career Services will be holding a résumé workshop for students on Monday, Sept. 17 at 4 p.m. in Room 2303 Hedgcock. The workshop will cover résumé writing techniques, common mistakes to avoid,...