OK, it’s almost the end of summer. You’ve finished school. It’s hot, and your job search is dead in the water. You’d rather hit the beach or hang out with friends. You can start a serious job search in the fall, right? Not really. Your bank account is shrinking fast,...
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How to Get a Killer Recommendation From Your Internship
If you’ve had a good internship this summer, or if you have a great one during the school year, rule #1 is don’t leave without a terrific recommendation! You may want your boss to add it to your LinkedIn profile, or take it in another electronic form. But get...
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How to Ask Someone to Be Your Mentor
Finding mentors is one of the most important things you can do to get your career off on the right foot. There’s a great post on the Forbes website by Sabina Nawaz called “9 Tips to Land a Great Mentor: How to Ask a Stranger for Career Advice.” The advice in this post...
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How to Maximize the Value of Your Summer Internship
In many cases, internships have become as important as your college degree when it comes to getting a job after graduation. Employers really care about what kind of practical experience you’ve gained and internships are a great way to learn and demonstrate what...
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Why Is Finding a Job After College So Tough?
There are several reasons why the job market is so challenging for new grads today. But a big part of the problem is employers now do three things that make getting a full-time, grown-up job harder than it used to be. Let’s start with the automated screening...
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Pop Quiz: Is Your Job Search Plan Too Risky?
If you expect to score a college degree in the next couple of years, or you did so recently, take the quiz below to see if you’re likely to land on your feet in the job market. You may be surprised at the answer. 1. Is your major in demand in the job market? ___ Yes...
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