Archive for September, 2010
Interview with Dr. Nancy Irwin: Stand-up Comic Who Earned Online PhD in Psychology
If you're thinking about an online degree program, Dr. Nancy Irwin will advise you to get a positive support system. "You can't afford to listen to the negative nellies," she said in an interview. But this stand-up comedian turned psychologist wasn't speaking just as a psychologist, but as a graduate of an online PhD program.… | Read More
7 Ways to Get an Internship While in School
These days, it's all about experience. Many employers are just as interested in your relevant work experience as your education. But how can you gain relevant work experience before ever, well, working? One answer is internships. So how do you get one?
How to Get a Summer Internship: 7 Tips
Use your school's career… | Read More
College Writing Tips
You're likely already tired of hearing that college coursework differs from significantly from high school work. You have many fewer hours of class. Professors are much less involved. You are pretty much on your own. All the brochures are right: College is what you make of it.
The disparity between high school and college is… | Read More
How to leverage your alumni network
Improve your chances of landing a great job after graduation by reaching out to those who've shared your experiences at school: your alumni network.
How to Meet Alumni
Check out your school's alumni association homepage. This site lists upcoming events open to current students, where you can introduce yourself to alums. You should also be… | Read More
Your first resume out of school
It's common to get stuck when preparing your new resume after getting a degree. If you are just beginning your career how can you illustrate your capabilities with little hands-on experience? If you're a career-changer, how should your resume reflect that you spent a lot of time in school? We answer those questions and others,… | Read More
The ROI of a College Education
College tuition + fees + housing and a meal plan total $50,000 annually. It's no secret that college is expensive, but numbers like these still cause sticker shock.
Given the price, it's natural -- and wise -- to question what the return on investment (ROI) of college will be. In short, what is the worth… | Read More
Best Degrees for a Career in Finance
Are you interested in a career in finance? The hardest part about getting there could be choosing among your many options. If investments tickle your fancy, then you may have a rosy future as a financial analyst. If you're a people person, then personal financial advising could be the job you love to wake up… | Read More
Business School Resume: Keys to Success
The resume is an integral component of the business school application process. It is the one document that summarizes an applicant's entire story: education, work experience, personal and professional achievements, and additional skills and abilities. To set yourself apart from the competition, you should spend considerable time updating and revising your resume to create a… | Read More
The 5 Highest-Paying Jobs Right Out of College
So now that you've finished school and proudly hold a college degree, it is time to find that killer job. Due to the lingering effects of the recession and the erratic stock market, 2010 has been an exceptionally tough year on both recent college grads and experienced job-seekers. But talented candidates who interview well and… | Read More
How to Improve Your Vocabulary for a Job Interview: Word-Nerd.com Tip of the Month
You got past the first hurdle. Your potential future employer liked the looks of your resume enough to call you in for a job interview - an opportunity to show you've got enough brains and skills for the job. But while your resume can be edited to perfection before submission, an interview requires you to… | Read More
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