Graduate school serves as an escape or easy choice for many students that lack direction or job opportunities. However, the decision to go to graduate school should be based on other factors and should not be a default option. Graduate programs are filled with students that went for the wrong reasons. Don’t invest your money…
Book Review: The New College Reality
Countless newspapers and blogs have featured the struggles faced by college graduates to find good jobs. Despite the media attention given to the diminishing opportunities for new graduates, many colleges still offer promises of career success and higher earnings. The New College Reality: Make College Work for Your Career, by Bonnie Kerrigan Snyder, provides the…
4 Tips for Writing Self Evaluations
If you haven’t had the opportunity to write a self-evaluation yet, it’s probably because you just landed your first real job out of college. Expect one near your 6 month or one year anniversary. They’re often used as evidentiary support to see if you deserve a promotion, pay-raise, or even can determine your termination. They’re…
Summer Reading for College Students
There are several ways to make your summer more productive, including taking classes and working at an internship. Another way to make the most of your summer as a college student is to read books that teach you how to land an internship, identify your best career, and get a great job after graduation. If…
Making the Most of a Temp Job
A temporary gig can be more than just a job. In order to make the most of your temporary positions, you have to change your view of temp work. Each temporary assignment is an opportunity to make connections, learn new skills, and discover your best career path. To make the most of your temporary jobs,…