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Category Archives: Student jobs
To improve college study skills, teachers encourage good study habits, following attendance policy
While of course there are the Dean’s List students out there, most college students aren’t exactly known for having the best study habits. And don’t think this goes unnoticed by your professors and employers! Whether it’s non-adherence to the attendance … Continue reading
Posted in CB Blog, College life, College majors, College success tips, Internships, Student jobs, Summer jobs
Tagged interviewing, student advice, TheBrainiac
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Support the cause and save some green with the CengageBrain Extra Credit program!
We at CengageBrain.com know that giving back to charity in whatever way you can is very important, so we’ve resolved to make a difference this year. With your help, we’ll donate up to $100,000 to charity all while helping students … Continue reading
Posted in College life, Greek life, Internships, Money management, News and updates, Spring break, Student jobs
Tagged charity, coupon code, donations, Extra Credit, savings
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Top tips on how to get a tutoring job and what it can do for you
Becoming a tutor can be a great way to help support yourself while you are in school. If you excel at a particular subject and have a desire to share that knowledge with others, tutoring could be right down your … Continue reading
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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
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
Posted in Internships, Student jobs
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
Posted in Internships, Jobs & internships, Student jobs, Summer jobs
Tagged job hunt, job market, resume, write a resume
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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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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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Tagged assistantship, teacher assistant, teaching assistant, TheBrainiac
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Student success or mess? How to tank a job interview in five easy steps
Interviews can be exciting, nerve-wracking experiences. Even the most tenured professionals can make simple mistakes that can cost them a job opportunity. However, by recognizing the five most common job interview blunders I have seen college students make over the … Continue reading
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Tagged interview, job interview, professionalism, student success
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