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Category Archives: Jobs & internships
How to be a leader: Advice for college students on developing leadership qualities
Some of the best advice for college students is to not only get involved but to be a leader on campus. And, just like anything else, it takes practice to develop the qualities of a leader. If you have been … Continue reading
Picking the perfect major: Top tips for choosing a major or switching majors in college
Are you having trouble choosing a major in college? Understandable. It takes years of study and thousands of dollars to complete a college degree — and that’s if you have a clear plan to follow. And many of us don’t! … Continue reading
Why to consider an on campus job or internship…and which ones to snatch up!
Whether or not to work during college is a tough decision for a university student to make. On one hand, it would be great to have some extra spending cash. On the other hand, a part-time job might eat into … Continue reading
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Tagged internships, job hunt, jobs and internships, student jobs
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How to network: Top six networking tips for college student success
Multiple studies, as well as real world experience, repeatedly demonstrate that networking can be one of the single most powerful methods for securing a job or internship. This fact is especially true for college students who will soon be entering … Continue reading
Three quick tips for student success: How to write a resume for a competitive job market
For many people, creating a resume can be a stressful experience. This concept is especially true for students starting out in today’s highly competitive job market. You can reduce the anxiety that often accompanies the resume writing process by learning what … Continue reading
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Tagged job hunt, job market, resume, write a resume
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How to lose your internship in 10 easy steps
(p.s. — Don’t do these things!) So, you’ve finally secured your dream internship. You may think it’s smooth sailing from here on out, but internships call for a lot of hard work and dedication. You could easily lose your internship if … Continue reading
Student employment on-campus, off-campus and work-study
Many students these days need to work to help pay the bills for tuition, gas and expenses, and room and board. Student employment opportunities include on-campus jobs, off-campus jobs, resident assistant, teaching assistant, work-study and more. Ask your financial aid … Continue reading
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Tagged resident assistant, student employment, teaching assistant, TheBrainiac, work study
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2012 Summer job and internship ideas: Get started now
Summer break is just around the corner but you have time to land a summer job if you get started now. Plenty of jobs sites will help you narrow your search to the type of job that you’re looking for. … Continue reading
How to become a teaching assistant
If you love to learn and enjoy helping your fellow students, why not think about becoming a teaching assistant (TA)? A TA works under a professor’s supervision to assist students in the classroom. You’d be lending a hand to professors … Continue reading
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How to find internships and summer jobs that offer experience in your field of study
Gaining useful experience through internships and summer jobs is an important part of preparing yourself for the workforce after college. If you’re at a loss for where to start, check out these tips to help begin your job search. Where to … Continue reading
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