Young adults in previous generations viewed a college degree as the ticket to a secure career future. They could also pay for tuition and related expenses by working summer jobs and part-time throughout the school year. Today, the career opportunities for college graduates have dwindled and the idea of paying tuition from a part-time job…
How to Overcome a Terrible Job Interview Experience
You’re sitting there listening to your interviewer. Then, it happens. She asks you a question and your mind goes blank. What do you say? What do you do? How do you recover? Everyone’s been there. Not everyone recovers. Here’s how to overcome some of the worst job interview blunders you can make. Showing Up…
Job Search Tips for Extreme Introverts
There’s no time when the disparity between introverts and extroverts is more apparent than during the job search. Introverts prefer time alone and become drained by social interaction, which can create a barrier to networking and reaching out to potential employers. And the quiet, less-animated nature of introverts can be mistaken for low self-esteem. While…
How to Find an Internship Online
Internships have become increasingly common over the past decade, to the point that employers expect them of entry-level candidates. Students graduating without internship experience will be at a huge disadvantage in the job market. Unfortunately, due to increased demand for intern positions from students, campus career centers can’t always provide internships for everyone. That leaves…
5 Ways to Get Noticed as a Writer
At one point, it was extremely difficult for a writer to get his or her works published for all to enjoy. You could submit your manuscript to dozens of publishing houses only to have rejection letters returned. In today’s world, there are a great number of methods that can help a writer get noticed in…