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How to Gain Job Experience While Still in College

November 2, 2022

Unfortunately, getting your first job after college can still be a challenge, even with a degree. With millions of young adults across the country graduating and applying for the same jobs, how are you supposed to land one?

Here are a few ways to help you stand out in the applicant pool:

  • Apply for internships or externships while you are still in school.
  • Work on your own projects to practice your technical skills.
  • Build a portfolio of your work to show employers.

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Career

6 Tips to Look Confident in a Remote Interview

Making a strong first impression can be the key to a successful interview, but it can be tricky when the interview happens remotely. Speaking to a camera instead of a real person can be awkward and if you don’t make an effort to project…

August 12, 2020
Adulting

5 Tips To Pass Your Cleaning Check This Semester

College is fantastic, isn’t it? Well, most of the experience is. There are things we could all do without, like the endless stacks of homework, the all-nighters that you need to pull to get ready for exams, and of course, the regular room inspections.…

July 20, 2020
Career Other

Considering Freelance: What Recent Grads Should Know

How healthy is freelancing in the US? Freelancing is an area of the economy that is growing steadily year over year. According to the Freelancing in America Study for 2019 that was conducted by Edelman Intelligence for Upwork, there are more than 57 million…

June 17, 2020
Other Student Life

The Best Jobs to Have While You’re in College

College is an exciting time of learning, growing, and experiencing your first taste of the “real world”. Unfortunately, a four-year public college can cost over $28,000 each year and a private institution averages over $32,000 a year.  So, while your studies should be your…

May 12, 2020
Other Transition

The Top College Towns of 2020

Choosing a college is no small feat. There are a ton of factors that come into play, from academic programs to athletics. One factor that definitely shouldn’t be overlooked is location. The town or city a school is located in can play a big…

April 22, 2020
Career Other

3 Tips to Help New Students Decide Their Major

You’ve just arrived at college. Between the endless activities, free time and paths to choose for yourself, you are immediately bombarded with a plethora of choices to make. How do your study habits change? How do you make sure you get along with your…

March 16, 2020