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Avoiding the Existential Attitude (aka The College Student Blues)
It’s the end of fall, which means the holiday season is nearly upon us. As a college career coach, I’ve noticed that this is a particularly busy time for me and a particularly angsty time for my clients. There is some magical combination of approaching finals, family...
Don’t be the Turkey at Thanksgiving. Be the Smart, Organized Job Seeker.
So, what are you going to do with that degree of yours?" Asks Auntie Jean with a truly interested look on her face. "Oh Jeez" you think. "What am I supposed to say to that?" Uncle Bill on the other hand just inquired, "How's the job search coming along? Having any...
College Juniors Find Internships
In my last post, I talked about the importance of college seniors getting ahead of the curve by starting their job search in the fall rather than the spring. Today I want to address my college juniors. You’re not off the hook! It is equally important that you use the...
Beyond Graduation: Why College Seniors Should Start Their Job Search Now
We are in the heart of the fall semester, and for my college seniors out there, I know graduation day still feels quite far away and you’re thinking you have plenty of time to land that first job. But in fact, now is the perfect time to get a jump-start on your job...
How to Land an Internship During College
Internships are valuable opportunities for students to deepen their understanding of their future field, develop soft skills that employers are looking for, and pad their resume. But competition for internships is often very fierce. Follow these steps to increase your...
How to Treat College As an Investment
College tuition has been rising faster than inflation for some time, and many graduates find themselves with a heavy debt load without the income to pay it back comfortably. Unfortunately, these students (and their parents) did not evaluate college choices by...
Activities for the Well-Rounded Student
You’ve heard the phrase so many times, but what does “well-rounded student” really mean? Allowing for slight differences from one college to the next, “well-rounded” means good grades and test scores as well as activities that demonstrate the student’s passion,...
Top 5 SAT & ACT Prep Tips That Will Help You Score Big
There are hundreds of study tips for preparing for the SAT or ACT. Depending on your personality, learning style, and life situation, some will work better for you than others. But here are my top 5 picks, which in my experience are important for every student,...
How Often Should I Take the SAT or ACT?
The SAT is offered seven times each year and the ACT is offered twelve times. With so many opportunities, you have plenty of chances to take the test of your choice. But how many times should you? That depends on several factors. Your college choices Different...
How Does Social Media Affect Your College Application?
You’ve probably heard the advice – be careful what you post on social media, employers are looking! It’s true for college admissions officers, too. In fact, a recent study by Kaplan Test Prep found that about 1/3 of admissions officers already look at applicants’...
Is Interviewing Going Away as a Hiring Tool?
According to Andy Biga, former Director of Talent at JetBlue and now SVP HR at GoHealth Urgent Care, hiring and matching jobs with talent has shifted dramatically. Soon interviews will offer a cursory glance at a candidate, but it will be the data offered by...
What Can Internships Do for You?
Internships are a no-brainer. Some are paid and some are not. But the benefits are worth it, if you choose your internship wisely. An internship in a field of interest can help you clarify your career interests or it can help you realize it’s not what you thought it...
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