The Trident blog shares information and tips with topics ranging from online learning success to career development.
Trident’s staff and faculty are focused on the success of all our bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral, and certificate students. If you’re a new student – or are considering enrollment - these are some of the key resources available to maximize your educational experience so you can prepare yourself for a rewarding career.
Readtime: 2 Minutes Continue ReadingEmanuel “Manny” Sepulveda is a key player in Trident’s military and veteran education initiatives. As a Regional Manager of Strategic Military and Community Relations for the Mid-Atlantic Region, Sepulveda works with men and women with a military background who are seeking to further their education.
Readtime: 3 Minutes Continue ReadingYou’ve worked hard to achieve your degree and are excited about the possibilities and opportunities that lie ahead. You’ve sent your resume to several well-known companies. And, thankfully, you have received an invitation to interview for a position that sounds perfect for you. What should you do? How should you prepare?
Readtime: 4 Minutes Continue ReadingWhen it comes to your career, social media can be a major asset – or a major hindrance. If leveraged correctly, you can use your LinkedIn, Twitter, and Facebook profiles to highlight your assets as a job candidate.
Readtime: 4 Minutes Continue ReadingEarning a doctorate degree is more hiking to the top of Mount Everest and less strolling through Central Park on a warm summer’s day. Students with the smarts and perseverance to reach the highest summit in academia still require a helping hand, and there is no better source of advice than someone who has previously completed this journey.
Readtime: 3 Minutes Continue ReadingCover letters are the best way to introduce yourself to a potential employer. For most job openings they are a necessity – and a great way to get the hiring manager to review your resume.
Readtime: 2 Minutes Continue ReadingThe launch of the Trident Learning Community (TLC) in 2014 was a huge step forward for Trident and the overall student experience! The TLC provided a student portal as an entry point for the Trident classroom. It dramatically streamlined how our students accessed their information and received university services.
Readtime: 4 Minutes Continue ReadingThe path to successfully completing a doctoral degree is long, filled with many challenges to overcome. While times may sometimes be tough, preparation and determination are key, especially when it comes to your approach to the dissertation.
Readtime: 4 Minutes Continue ReadingIn November, Trident’s Career Advising & Development Center presented their third webinar on LinkedIn. My goal was to make this session a little different by giving Trident students an opportunity to interact much more closely so they could get updates and suggestions on their LinkedIn profiles in real time.
Readtime: 3 Minutes Continue ReadingKnowing how to navigate the tech world is essential for success in the professional sphere. For an individual with specialized skills and a deep knowledge of technology and information infrastructure, there are almost no limits on achievement. This blog is inspired by yearly rankings on U.S. News and World Report and includes statistics from the Occupational Outlook Handbook from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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