Let’s go job searching!!! Said no one ever. Or at least not that enthusiastically, I’m sure. It can be a long and tough journey to find a new job, especially if you’re having difficulty even figuring out where to look for one. Today we’re going to go over a few ideas of where to look […]
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If you ever start planning a trip, one thing you might dread looking at and purchasing are plane tickets. My sister and I both attended Universities out-of-state (from 2001 to now) and the struggle of finding a good deal and being satisfied with the airlines went on for quite some time. The past few years […]
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When it comes to finding a job or searching for your next employee, it seems that one place many people are starting to look at is LinkedIn; a site that, at the basic level, allows you to showcase your resume and network. Personally, I love using it and out of all of my online media, […]
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I’m pretty sure this is a familiar spot for many people…you work so hard for 3 or 4+ years for a degree, graduate, maybe work a little and then BAM – it hits you. You really can’t see yourself as a [insert job title here] for the rest of your life. For some, it might […]
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I view the cover letter and resume as the “golden ticket” to enter the world of interviews. If those items don’t pique the interest of the hiring committee/recruiter/etc, that’s typically the end of the road for you with that position, unfortunately. To make sure you get that call for an interview, here are some tips […]
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I was pretty active in anything I could find growing up. With two older siblings who were involved in everything I felt that I had to keep up and make sure I was holding my own with school and extracurricular activities. I like to believe that while my sister dominates in the “social” category and […]
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Landing your first job is easily the most stressful – and difficult – part of anyone’s college career. There is no one-size-fits-all approach to it, and it can be a confusing time for college students. While there are various tools such as LinkedIn that help college students get their name out, there has yet to […]
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Going back to school, whether for an undergrad or graduate degree, is something that many people in their 20s and 30s consider. It’s hard to know at 18 or 20 what you want to do with the rest of your life. You could very well go to school for a certain career and then find […]
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Students and parents may desire a 4 year degree from a prestigious private college, but the average yearly tuition for private institutions is about $36,000 per year. Even 4 year state colleges run about $10,000 per year for in-state residents, contributing to the average $27,000 of debt students in the United States graduated with in […]
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Most college grads have thought at one point or another about going to graduate school. While for some this is a passing thought, others seriously consider it. Still fewer actually go through the full application process. The remaining are the ones who actually attend grad school and attain an advanced degree. One thing some fail […]
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