As most of you remember, the college application and admissions process was one of the more stressful times during high school. It certainly was for me. After I endured the agony of picking schools, writing personal statements, filling out applications, taking standardized tests, and participating in admissions interviews, I felt like I had literally gone…
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Getting the Most out of a College Job Fair
The great thing about being in college is that any good university career center organizes a job fair once every semester—or at least once a year. These job fairs can be an absolute goldmine—after all, how often do employers gather in one place and reach out to you, instead of the other way around? It…
Top 10 Job Hunting Sites for Recent Graduates
Recent graduates face the most dismal job market since the depression, but thankfully, the internet now makes job searching more convenient and easier than ever. Faced with endless possibilities, those straight out of college need guidance on which sites will help them find employment – and which are just a waste of time. The following…
Tips for Starting a New Job from Lisa Quast
I receive a lot of questions from people on what they should do when starting a new job. I like to keep things simple, so I always try to remember the acronym, “S.T.U.D.Y.” Just follow this easy-to-remember map to settling into your new position: S = Survey your surroundings. T = Take the time required…
Consider a Career in Geographic Information Systems
It’s not a subject that most people are aware of when they are looking for majors in college, but it is one that offers a great deal of scope and potential, both as a money spinner and as a personal development tool. A career in Geographical Information Systems (GIS) is not only exciting, it also…