Posted on Monday, August 9th, 2010 under Internships, Jobs
While many college students are aware of the benefits of internships, very few young interns know how to make the most of the intern experience.
If you want to get ahead of the pack and really maximize the benefits of your internship, it will require more effort than simply showing up for work each day!
These six surprising tricks of the trade will help you make a great impression on your employers and receive the best letter of recommendation you could hope for!
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Posted on Wednesday, July 14th, 2010 under Internships, Jobs, On Campus
You’ve probably walked by your college or university’s career counseling offices many times since you started school. But have you ever actually taken the time to step inside? Probably not -– I know I never did!
Let’s be honest: most college kids are too busy trying to keep up with school and maintain a social life to worry about their post-college career, especially during the first three years of school when post-grad life seems like its eons away.
But it’s never too early to take advantage of your school’s career counseling services. Check out these five fantastic ways that career counseling can help you.
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Posted on Monday, July 12th, 2010 under Internships, Jobs, Summer
Unpaid student internships may seem like a waste of time. After all, why bother working for free when you can get a paying job?
But what you may not have considered is the fact that a good internship (paid or unpaid) can have a hugely positive impact on your life both during and after school.
Here are five reasons why unpaid internships are worth the time and trouble.
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Posted on Friday, June 25th, 2010 under Jobs, Student Life
Writing a great resume does not necessarily mean following the antiquated rules that you’ve heard passed along to you through the grape vine.
Whether you’re writing a college resume or one loaded with experience, it remains the foundation of a job search. And while anyone can create one, a truly effective resume requires certain knowledge.
Find out the secrets that will help your resume stand out from the pack and score that interview!
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Posted on Monday, May 17th, 2010 under Jobs, Student Life
If you’re writing a resume, it’s likely that you’ve considered including social networking sites that you’re involved in. And why not?
Considering how much time the average person spends on social media, it might seem appropriate to advertise it.
Despite how proud you may be of your Twitter page, it may not be best to include it on your resume. We’ll tell you which sites show you off professionally.
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Posted on Friday, May 14th, 2010 under Jobs, Money
Ever wonder what your college career is worth? Before deciding on a college major, you might want to make sure that there’s a (sizable) pot of gold at the end of the rainbow!
Are you considering a career in social work? Music? Religion? Take a look at our list of worst paying careers in the country before officially declaring it on your transcript!
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Posted on Friday, April 23rd, 2010 under Jobs, Student Life
A business card is an important part of the first impression that you make. So obviously, you want to make it snazzy and original, right? Not necessarily in the way that you think.
While you want it to be representative of who you are, you primarily want to make sure that it does the job it’s meant to do: to introduce and advertise who you are.
Avoid the common mistakes people make when designing their business cards by following these tips.
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Posted on Monday, March 8th, 2010 under Jobs, Student Life
Are you a recent graduate or senior in college and at a loss for what to include on your resume?
Your resume must be an individual marketing strategy– a subtle but powerful advertisement of yourself.
There are several things you can do to make your resume unique and effective. We’ve compiled several factors that make an impressive entry-level resume.
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Posted on Friday, January 8th, 2010 under Internships, Jobs
Resume extracurricular activities, particularly for students and recent graduates with little work experience, demonstrate important skills that are valuable in the work place.
Resume extracurricular activities should be carefully selected.
Listing relevant and admirable resume extracurricular skills shows employers what kind of work ethic you have and what valuable skills you can bring to the table.
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Posted on Wednesday, November 11th, 2009 under Jobs, Student Life
Ever dream of starting your own business? Think you can’t do it in college? Think again!
Starting a business in college has a lot of advantages: Students have flexible schedules and more freedom to test new ideas before job searching in the professional world.
Plus, you’ll have a great experience to add to your resume! Why wait to graduate? Start your business in college with these 7 steps.
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Posted on Monday, November 2nd, 2009 under Current Events, Graduate School, Jobs
Advanced education may sound like a cozy hide-out while the economy reestablishes itself, but going to graduate school may not be as fool-proof as you think.
Before flipping through a GRE prep book, consider these pros and cons of going to graduate school.
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Posted on Friday, September 4th, 2009 under Internships, Jobs
Calling all college student job seekers! ULS already offers a professional resume-writing service for college students. But now you can get even more helpful tips on how to craft a successful college student resume on our site – as well as tons of info about all aspects of the job hunt.
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Posted on Friday, August 21st, 2009 under Jobs, Money
Part-time jobs for college students don’t have to be just about making money (although the cash certainly helps)! The jobs you take as a student also can help you gain valuable skills that boost your resume.
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