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How to Build Your Resume While Still in College

They say college is the best 4 (or 5 or 6) years of your life. Sure, have a blast! But don’t leave college not knowing what to put on your resume. If you’re worried about…

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Unlike most things that you likely put on your resume, studying abroad probably isn’t something you intentionally realize will make you desirable to employers. The truth is, your employer may not realize it either. It’s up to you to reflect on your past experiences and connect them to the tangible skills you have gained.

How Studying Abroad Makes You More Hirable

You’re back after a semester of studying abroad. You know that you just spent a semester on your own in a foreign country and aren’t the same person as when you left, but how do…

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What It's Like to Intern at a Startup

What It’s Really Like to Intern at a Startup

“Do you have a ping-pong table at your office?” “How many people work with you?” “Do you get to dress casually?” “What do you do?”   These questions are some of the first questions I…

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How to Negotiate Salary as a Recent College Graduate

First of all, let’s tackle the question: Should I salary negotiate for an entry-level job? The short, easy answer? Yes. The more complicated answer? A little bit, and the right way. Which of course will…

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What Does It Mean to Manage Up?

Knowing how to get the best out of yourself, your boss, and your organization is a valuable skill that can shape your career. Most employees believe that all they need is to do their job…

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The world of work has changed immensely and not just in the past 50 years, but in the past decade. With the advent of technology, expectations of knowledge are vastly different than they used to be. And while a college degree is still important, it’s no longer something that makes you stand out. Even having a master’s degree is becoming commonplace.

Should You Get an Internship?

The world of work has changed immensely and not just in the past 50 years, but in the past decade. With the advent of technology, expectations of knowledge are vastly different than they used to…

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9 Practical & Productive Things Soon-To-Be Graduates Can Do While Quarantined

9 Productive Things Soon-to-Be Graduates Can Do While Quarantined

It’s normal to experience a fair amount of uncertainty during your senior year of college, but COVID-19 is introducing a whole new level of unpredictability into the lives of soon-to-be-graduates. With many universities suspending all…

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