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In hindsight, risky ventures that became successes seem so obviously worth it. It’s easy to take the results for granted and ignore the uncertainty that came first. But sometimes the scariest prospects are the best ones. Just ask Margaret Atwood. …

Roadtrip Nation is looking for Bruins to star in an upcoming season of the reality web series! Show your Bruin pride by applying to represent the unique, diverse, and inspiring perspectives of UCLA Extension students.

Participants will go on a …

I always tell people that your best defense is nearly always a good offense. Thus, if you suspect a reviewer may raise an eyebrow about something related to your background, assume that they will and address it proactively.

But what …

Hannah Debelius—Sustainability Outreach and Communications Manager at American University—has always loved the environment.

“As a kid, I was always dirty from climbing around in tree forts and making mud pies,” Debelius says. But she didn’t know she could turn her …

Here at The Muse, we love giving you advice (could you tell?). But if there’s one thing we love about our career story features, it’s that they provide us with some invaluable lessons, too.

If you’re feeling stuck or …

This is an important notice about an upcoming transition from BruinView to a great new online job board platform called Handshake starting in mid-May. 

During this transition time, continued access to BruinView is as follows:

Current UCLA Extension Certificate Students …

You spelled the hiring manager’s name wrong on your cover letter. There’s a weird formatting issue on your interview assignment. You sent an older version of your resume that included blah, blah, blah under one of the titles.

Is …

The Child Care Resources Center’s Head Start program is hosting a Child Development Job Fair for candidates looking for a career in a classroom. 

Head Start Teachers and Teacher Assistants support children (toddlers to age 3 and preschool children ages …