The Professional Hub serves as a bridge for students and alumni to access support, networks, and resources across key targeted areas. This hub brings together curated content, connections, and practical tools designed to help individuals build skills, explore opportunities, and engage with communities that support their academic and professional growth.

Cybersecurity Careers 101: Entry-Level Roles, Skills, and Requirements

By: Rob Porter

Published:  Jun 26, 2025

Every day, cyber threats get more sophisticated, and businesses are responding by investing substantially in cybersecurity talent. The best part is, entry-level roles pay well and don’t always require a tech degree. Whether …

By Amanda Martin
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How to Stand Out When Applying and Interviewing

When you’re early in your career, it can feel like you’re shouting into a crowded room, hoping someone will hear your voice above the noise. The reality is that most employers are looking for potential more than polish. They don’t …

By Amanda Martin
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How to Make Your Voice Heard in the Workplace

Have you ever sat silently as a coworker talked for 47 of the 50 minutes allotted for a meeting? Have you mentioned an idea only to be ignored or have someone else say it later and get credit? It can …

By Amanda Martin
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WashU | The Source: Competitive Energy

By Diane Toroian Keaggy  August 7, 2024

Alumnus Deko Devins is on a mission to make solar power more widespread, affordable and accessible.

Before the 2017 conference track and field championships, Deko Devins had the word “compete” tattooed on his left shoulder. …

By Amanda Martin
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Employers are Using AI to Interview You

by Lucas Mearian

One in five US and UK employers now use generative AI tools for initial candidate interviews, making AI-based hiring mainstream.

One-in-five employers in the US and the U.K. now use generative AI (genAI) tools to interview candidates, …

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Career Resources

TechSTL Mentoring Program

The TechSTL Mentoring Program is a dynamic initiative designed to foster career growth and leadership development among active members of …

InterSECT Job Simulations

InterSECT engages with an individual’s interests and extrapolates these interests to positions in actual professional settings in industry, academia, and …

The Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR) serves as a valuable resource for students beginning to explore the concept of undergraduate research. …