College students starting out in the working world after years as students may be feeling apprehensive about about what lies ahead in the working world. Below, Carolyn Thompson, longtime executive recruiter and Managing Principal at Merito Group, talks about what college grads should know before their first day as a gainfully employed adult. How can…
5 Jobs for People Who Want to Work from Home
Working at home offers many advantages, including saved time and travel expenses. Those who work from home also tend to have more flexible schedules. A designated office space is important if you plan to work from home, since you’ll need to be free of distractions. If you have your heart set on working from home,…
5 Tips for Students Who Want to Work Part-Time
So, you want to work part-time while going to school. There are a lot of reasons why this might be a good idea. You can save up to pay off tuition costs, save for the future, or just have some spending money on the side. But working part-time while going to school is going to…
How to Dress for Success in the Sizzling Days of Summer
by Vicky Oliver This summer, as college grads peddle their freshly earned degrees into prime positions in the skilled workforce, they may come up against unwritten rules of decorum when it comes to workplace fashion. In the professional world, appearance matters. With their impressive resumes in hand, college grads hoping to enter the job market…
Important Facts About the New SAT
The new SAT was introduced this month, meaning high school students won’t be taking the same SAT students have been taking in years past. There are several important changes that test takers should know about before preparing for the test. Knowledge of these changes could greatly affect your score, so read on for some key…