College offers a much greater degree of freedom than high school. For some students it works out well, but others allow their new-found independence to damage their academic performance. In college, you have to take on the responsibility for your success. No one will tell you to attend class, when to study, or to do…
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7 Big Resume Mistakes Students Make
Creating a resume is hard enough for experienced professionals, but it’s particularly difficult for students with little work or job search experience. Often, students just put everything down on paper without proper editing and formatting. But being careless with your resume can be detrimental, even for entry-level jobs and internships. Read on for seven common…
Five Difficult Workplace Types–and How to Get Them to Cooperate
By Judith Orloff MD The workplace is filled with difficult personalities–bullies, know-it-alls, rumor mongers… Our fallback reaction when faced with problem people at work is to either assert ourselves or walk swiftly in the other direction. But there’s a middle ground, a way of communicating that’s more effective, because it’s not rigid or…
Nice Girls Don’t Get the Corner Office: Tips from Author Lois Frankel
Are you worried about inadvertently hurting your professional reputation? Do you know the mistakes that can keep you from progressing in your career? If so, author Lois Frankel’s newly revised edition of Nice Girl’s Don’t Get the Corner Office: Unconscious Mistakes Women Make That Sabotage Their Careers may be worth a read. Ten tips…
How to Deal with Deadbeat Group Members in College
Most people dread group projects at school for fear of shouldering all the work or getting a lower grade because of another students’ carelessness. Also, group dynamics can be complicated due to different personalities and styles of work. A successful group project requires that every member be willing to cooperate with others and contribute their…