Solidifying a career path is one of the most difficult and painstaking processes I, as well as many others, have endured throughout college. As a
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Not everyone gets an internship and not everyone wants one. If you have a summer schedule that looks 100% empty, then check out 5 things you can do that will help boost your resume!
Think you’re in bad shape if you’re unemployed? While you may be at a financial disadvantage in comparison to your peers who lucked out with a job, you just might have an edge on them mentally!
It’s almost time to start applying for internships, do you know how to write a letter of interest? If you have never written a cover letter, it’s time to brush up on the basics. Find out some basic tips to make sure you put the right foot forward and make a great first impression with your potential employer.
No idea how to get an internship? There are four priceless tools at every college students disposal that you need to use before giving up. Don’t waste your summer working at some dead-end job; get your hands on your dream internship so you will get the experience and addition to your resume you have always wanted!
Between homework, work, internships, friends, and life in general, we college students have a lot on our plates. With all the things to do, how do we strike a healthy balance between work time and play time? How do we keep our sanity? Find out how to manage your time and stress-levels with these tips!
Now that graduation is looming in the near future for many of you, you should probably start thinking about what it is you would like to do with yourself after graduation. If you don’t have a job yet, you’re not alone: follow these tips on what to do after graduation and how to find the job that’s right for you.
We’re all guilty of texting in the middle of class or sneaking off to take a call in the middle of a boring lecture. While you can get away with it as a student, you may not get away with it in the real world! It’s never too early to learn the basic cell phone etiquette: When and when not to text, pick up calls and send emails.
Not sure how to fill up your summer this year? Instead of watching bad television, heading to the beach every day or just simply lying around, be productive this summer! Whether you’re working or taking classes, use your summer vacation as a time to benefit your future not only as a student, but after graduation as well.
Are you always running late and keeping your friends waiting? While your friends will let it slide in college, being unpunctual can get you in serious trouble in your internship, work and in the real world. Check out 5 easy ways to be on time and to handle any “punctuality situation”.
So, you had an interview or received a great gift: now what? Write a thank-you note, of course! This simple form of correspondence is the best way to show your gratitude to those who have helped you out. These notes are very important in landing jobs and in life so read on to learn about the basic components of a thank-you note and why you should always write one!
Think you have it bad at work? Watch what you say on social media channels because you never know who is watching, reading or taking note of your status updates or Tweets. Learn from one girl’s mistake why you should set your statuses to private and how it cost her the job; don’t be an idiot, complain to your friends in private, not on Facebook!
Should you ever let your resume be over one page long? What do employers think of candidates whose resumes exceed the typical one page? Don’t let traditional standards stand in your way of packing your resume; find out why you may want to leave in all of your experiences and how it may help you get a job!
Hilarious story about a job seeker that tells the recruiter way too much about his personal life, and loses the opportunity. This is a short and humorous guide on how to communicate with your future recruiter, hiring manager, and employer–a great lesson for college students, grads and young professionals alike!