Networking plays an essential role in your job search and beyond. It introduces you to people in your field and at other companies, allows you to learn more about your profession, and gives you opportunities to help others.
While professional …
You have a great educational background, significant work experience, and impressive extracurriculars. But you’re still having a hard time taking the next step in your career. Why? The answer could be you haven’t found the right mentor. Here are four reasons …
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Today’s college graduates face one of the toughest job markets in history. With that said, it is important to know there ARE jobs to be had. …
Every IT job has an air of mystery to its roles and responsibilities. If you’re beginning a career in data science, you may be wondering what a day in the life of a data scientist looks like. There are several …
There’s a lot going on during your undergraduate years—and not all of it is directly tied to your future career. But at least part of going to college is about getting the skills you need to land your first job …
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It’s the understatement of the century to say that college is expensive.
According to The College Board, the average cost of tuition and fees in the 2012-13 …
There’s little doubt that Gen Y is entrepreneurial, especially the males. A lot of would be entrepreneurs of all ages figure that they just need a good idea and they’ll be successful. As someone who founded and runs CollegeRecruiter.com, I …
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Negotiating is tough at the best of times, but when it’s your first job offer it’s even harder. It’s tempting not to negotiate at all, …
Negotiating offers by discussing salary and benefits can be intimidating for an entry level job seeker. If you haven’t done your research, you won’t know what to ask for. When you are given a job offer, that is the …
In 2023, many companies that once operated entirely in offices have pivoted to at least some work-from-home (WFH) or remote offerings. The flexibility that WFH positions provide is a massive draw to employees, many of whom don’t want to go …