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How to Network Like a Boss

Three steps to make you dread it a lot less — and actually get results.

Sometimes when you say the word "networking", you can actually see people shudder. There aren't many terms that bring up such acute feelings of dread for so many people. And if you've ever had to…

Jess Focht

Education Experience

Education vs. Experience: Proving Your Worth to Employers

The Internet has done a lot to democratize education, and today most employers value skills over credentials. That dynamic creates a double-edged sword. On one hand, degrees hold less automatic weight, so proving that you…

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Why Every College Student Should Intern at a Startup

If you’re an undergrad looking to get valuable work experience, the startup world might be the place for you. The statistics are pretty clear: if you want a job after you graduate from college, you…

Jess Focht

What Do You Want to Be When You Grow Up?

“So, what do you want to be when you grow up?” Ah, a question both timeless and pervasive. It follows you through elementary, middle and high school, and eagerly tags along to college, growing brighter…

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Student Entrepreneurs

Top 5 Scouted Student Entrepreneurs

You’ve gotta risk it to get the biscuit. Right? George Steinbrenner didn’t build the Yankee dynasty without some tough decisions: like firing  – and rehiring – baseball manager Billy Martin on five (!) separate occasions.…

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Degree

What Is the Value of a College Degree in 2017?

"If you go to school, you can get a good job, and make decent living”. For decades, it’s always been this same narrative. The common dialogue is that all kids go through high school, pick…

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TED Talks For Job Hunters

Essential TED Talks for Job Hunters

Each year, millions of people enter the workforce, hungry and eager to embark on their unique journeys. Many of these young individuals are recent college graduates, who are finally ready to start their career. Although…

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