An entrepreneur is someone who designs, launches, and runs a new business or works within an existing organization to develop new strategies and implement new ventures. Entrepreneurs use their innovation skills to identify solutions, implement their ideas, and lead their organization. Overall, the career opportunities for entrepreneurs are endless and these individuals help shape and drive new and existing markets.

Explore and Research

Entrepreneurial professionals are needed in a variety of companies and industries. Here we detail those as well as provide examples of internships and entry level jobs, and review common skills needed to excel as an entrepreneur.

Gain Experience and Develop Skills

Although you will develop many skills inside the classroom, getting involved and gaining experience will allow you to test them out, improve your abilities, and give you concrete examples to share with future employers or business partners.

Make Connections

Connecting with alumni or professionals working in entrepreneurship will serve you well. Here we detail how to engage in informational interviews and suggest organizations to join to build your network. Also, connect with the Lundquist Center for Entrepreneurship to find people and resources with similar interests.

What to Read or Follow to Stay Current

There are hundreds of websites, social media accounts, blogs, and other resources that address topics related to innovation and entrepreneurship. Startups have made their way into mainstream culture and you can get lost in all that hype.

Insights from the Food and Beverage Industry

If you missed last week’s event with panelists from Springfield Creamery, Yogi Tea, and E&J Gallo Wines, hear this student’s takeaways after attending.

By Lucy
Lucy Career Peer Educator
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Career Readiness Week on Campus

Looking to connect with employers during career readiness week? We’ve curated a list of upcoming events across campus to help you do just that.

By Jessica Best (she/her)
Jessica Best (she/her) Director, Career Strategy
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What We Learned from Attending BizCareers in Finance, Banking, and Real Estate

We attended last week’s event featuring special guests and Duck alumni Sarah Gentry, Alex Hanson, John Roskos, and Jarryd Briggs. Here are our takeaways from the event!

By Josh Pritchett
Josh Pritchett Client Services Manager
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How to Follow Up After a Networking Event

You can think of “networking” as simply having authentic conversations with people and being intentional about staying connected. Just as with interesting people you meet in social situations, you’ll want to continue those conversations with your professional contacts. Here’s a simple checklist to help you put this into practice!

By Jessica Best (she/her)
Jessica Best (she/her) Director, Career Strategy
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How To Network—Even If You Dread It

I’m sure you’ve heard over and over that networking is THE thing you need to do to line up your next job or internship. But even after 25 years, I still have to psych myself up to go to networking events. That said, I can’t think of a single event where I walked away without having had an interesting conversation or learning something new.

By Jessica Best (she/her)
Jessica Best (she/her) Director, Career Strategy
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Lundquist College of Business
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Career Service Hours

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Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
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