Job interviews can be dangerously overthought.  Of course you’re going to overthink them though, they can potentially change your life.  You clearly want to do your absolute best to make sure you say all the right things and practice all the right etiquette.  But sometimes that is exactly what can hurt you – trying too hard to memorize and perform certain things.  Realistically, you need to understand that employers are interviewing a number of people, not just you, so they will easily filter out applicants who they can tell are “putting on a show.”  Now, how do you make sure you don’t fal... Read More About How to Master an Interview

Ah, the classic cover letter.  If you don’t have at least some sort of template for one of these typed up, then you are nowhere near ready to embark on the job application process.  However, there is something very crucial to remember about these original templates you create – never send them out without meticulously personalizing them to the job/company you are applying to. Once you have the basic form of your cover letter set up, do not forget to go over these essential points: Who are you sending this to? This is not in reference to the company.  It means who specifically will be receiving and reading this init... Read More About How to Personally Tailor a Cover Letter

Going to school is arguably a full-time job in of itself sometimes.  Depending on your major, your classes, and the amount of semester hours you are taking at a time, college academia can definitely be stressful and time-consuming.  However, a high number of students do end up tackling this dual lifestyle of work and school.  Last year, it was reported that approximately two-thirds of college students work part-time.  In today’s economy, this is not surprising.  But let’s take an overall look at what students end up gaining in the long run from managing a job during the school year. Prioritization: Many st... Read More About Why You Should Have a Part-Time Job in College

College visits are important; that fact has already been well established.  But why are they so important?  This is something you must understand before you embark on one of these trips or else it could very possibly end up being a waste of time.  Going on a college visit just to follow a tour guide around and then be able to say you were physically there is not why you should be doing this.  Choosing the college you will attend is one of the biggest decisions of your life and heading over to the campus for a day or two will be one of the most helpful factors in your decision-making – if you go about it with the right... Read More About How to Prepare for a College Visit

Creating a resumé for the first time can be just a little bit daunting.  Where to even begin is probably what throws students off the most.  There are a lot of things to take into consideration, such as what format to use, what information to include, what order to put that information in, etc.  Well, it is actually quite simple.  The best way to approach putting together a resumé is by understanding its main purpose – to represent your professional self in the absolute best way possible.  This is an extremely detailed elevator speech put on paper meant to convince any employer that you are the top ... Read More About How to Create Your First Resume