With any journey, it helps to know where you’re going. The same definitely goes for knowing what you want to study in college, or what career you’d like to pursue after graduation. There are plenty of benefits to having an idea of your career path (not least of which is saving money in college). But …
So You Want to Be a Teacher? 4 Steps to Take
If you’re thinking about being a teacher, congratulations! It’s an exciting career that can be extremely rewarding if it’s up your alley. If becoming a teacher or professor is something you’re considering, here are four (and possibly 5) steps you’ll need to take. Step 1: Get Your Bachelor’s Degree The first step to becoming a …
Tips for Being a Stand-Out Intern
While you’ll obviously be quite busy during your degree program, working on your studies and potentially in a part-time job as well, it’s important to spend time thinking about your career prospects and pathways right now, even though you haven’t yet graduated. To ensure you land a great job once you have completed your degree, …
So You Want To Be a CEO: 5 Steps
There’s no direct path to becoming a CEO, but there are ways you can improve your chances. This is a career path that takes quite a bit of time and patience along with a lot of luck. Rarely is anyone made CEO straight out of college. But if you’re interested in working towards achieving this …
Top Careers In Public Service
If you want to help people and have a hand in changing things in your community or in the greater world, a career in public service may be just what you’re looking for. Public service doesn’t have to mean being a firefighter, a police officer, or a social worker. There are a vast number of …
So You Want To Be A Lawyer: 8 Steps
If you dream of attending Harvard or Yale, you may be considering a career as a lawyer. It’s a popular choice, but it’s important to know exactly what you have to do to get this distinguished position. Here are the 8 steps you’ll need to take, from your high school senior year to being hired …
Valuable Lessons and Skills You’ll Earn in an Internship
You’ll earn much more during an internship than just a paycheck or college credits. The skills, lessons, and insights you’ll gain are invaluable for both life and your future career. Here are some of the many benefits an internship will give you: Business Communication Whether through emails, phone calls, or face-to-face meetings, an internship will …
FAQs About Internships
An internship is a short-term (paid or unpaid) work experience that takes place in a professional setting. Internships typically have a specified commencement and completion date and are monitored by an experienced professional in the field. Here are some common questions about internships. Should I apply to any internship opportunity I come across? To make …
How to Increase Your Chances of Getting an Internship
An internship is an invaluable experience. Not only will it look good on a future resume, but it allows you a sneak peek into your potential career field, gives you industry contacts, and helps you develop relevant skills. You should absolutely consider doing at least one internship during your college years (if not multiple), and …
The Pros and Cons of a Fellowship
Fellowships are programs that are often associated more with graduate and doctoral students, but some undergraduate students may also benefit from fellowship opportunities. What is a Fellowship? A fellowship is an academic and financial opportunity for a student to work as a research or lab assistant for a professor. Depending on the specific field and …
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