Many students think of college as a huge and risky investment because schools can’t guarantee a good job upon graduation despite the huge sticker price. Deciding on the right major is crucial because the wrong decision can result in financial hardship and career dissatisfaction. One strategy to help you identify the best major and maximize…
Where to Find Insider Career Information
It’s easy to find job descriptions, but they don’t tell you what people really think about their jobs and employers. Before deciding to pursue a career or accept a position, you should hear from the people who’ve actually been there. Several websites allow people to write honestly about their career experiences and submit employer reviews. …
The Wrong Reasons for Choosing a Major
Because choosing a major is so difficult, it’s tempting to take shortcuts. A good friend majors in psychology? Maybe that means it’s right for you. Your parents are both doctors? Maybe you should be a pre-med major. Although these are common scenarios for college students, they demonstrate bad decision making. Some common, but very wrong…
The Truth About Hard to Fill Jobs
Andreas Klinke Johannsen via Compfight You may have seen lists about jobs that employers claim to have difficulty filling. These lists generally include popular jobs such as nurse, accountant, and IT professional. It’s implied that applicants with education in those fields can easily find work. However, it’s not so simple. In fact, there are recent…
Dorm Room Essentials for College Students
Dorm life represents one of the many new experiences entering college freshman will face. Most students go from having their own room at home to sharing a tiny room with one or more other individuals (often complete strangers). Fortunately for today’s students, there are tons of products catering to college students and those living in…