The courses you choose to take in college are intended to prepare you for success in a future career, but coursework isn’t the only thing you can do while in college to ensure success. Studies have shown that people who wind up successful in the careers of their choice all did college preparation activities that…
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How to Build Your Professional Network in College
on line pharmacy on line pharmacy Chris Potter via Compfight Building professional connections during college is vital for students who are serious about advancing their careers. Professional connections are not necessarily social connections, although the two can overlap in some instances. Gaining a competitive edge in the job market is often a combination of who…
5 Free Apps Every College Student Should Have
As a college student, you probably find yourself juggling a ridiculously busy schedule of classes, work, extracurricular activities and (hopefully) a social life, too. You have likely have no free time and even less money. Luckily, smartphones can make your life a lot easier. There are so many apps available that can help you maximize…
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…
College Habits You Should Bring to the Job
It goes without saying that you acquired a host of new skills and experience during your time in college. Some of them you won’t be sorry to leave behind: consuming more frozen and fried foods than any human being should in a single week, for example, or maintaining the sleep schedule (and hygiene) of a…