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Why You Should Do a Mock Interview at Your College Career Center

By Amanda WilksLast updated on December 22, 2022

Preparing to move on to a career after completing a degree program is an important step to success. A part of the preparation one will want to take on is to complete a mock interview. College career centers along with career counselors offer an in-person mock interview for one to practice and receive feedback prior …

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7 Common Resume Mistakes College Students and Graduates Should Avoid

By Eva WislowLast updated on December 22, 2022

We currently live in a digital world and this digital era can prove to be quite helpful in quite a lot of situations. For example, the professional environment has drastically changed over the last few years. Nowadays, business professionals and not only, are using many types of digital tools in order to improve their professional …

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College Degrees that Guarantee a Job After Graduation

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022

While no degree is “worthless” (even though there are myths that say so!), there are definitely degrees that are in demand each year. As a result, you’re more likely to find a full-time job quickly after graduation if you study in an “in demand” field compared to those that are in less demand. So we …

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Should You Start Your Small Business While You’re Still In College?

By Tess PajaronLast updated on December 22, 2022

The perks and pitfalls of acting early on that entrepreneurial spirit. For some entrepreneurs, starting a small business while still in university can be the best decision they’ve ever made. Facebook’s founder, Mark Zuckerberg, is perhaps the most well-known success story in this regard. But not all budding business owners will have the same circumstances …

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10 Things You Should Avoid Writing About in Your Cover Letter

By Lisa WheatlyLast updated on December 22, 2022

Whenever you are applying for a new job, an internship, or a program, your cover letter is the first thing you should take care of. You may have the best education and your skills may be the perfect fit for the job, but without a good cover letter, this is all for nothing. There are …

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Impressive Resume-Building Activities in College

By Maria Andreina FernandezLast updated on December 22, 2022

After you spend a couple of months in college, you start to hear people talking about how hard it is to build a resume. They’ll discuss what type of activities they want to do or what clubs they want to join because they look amazing in a resume. Here are some resume-building activities you might …

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Job Hunting in the Digital Age (Infographic)

By Dave LandryLast updated on December 22, 2022

Current college students and fresh grads know that landing that dream job or internship is more than having the experience and even the connections. It is about having the savvy to communicate your skills and ambition through a digital narrative. Although now you can easily access job applications and contact hiring supervisors directly through email, …

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Is Accepting an Unpaid Internship Worth it?

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on June 21, 2024

Sometimes an internship opportunity comes along that sounds promising and ticks all the boxes except one—it’s unpaid. You might ask yourself if unpaid internships are worth it, and if you turn to Google for answers, you’ll likely be met with very split opinions: half saying “Yes, take it!” and the other half saying “100%, no!” …

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The Game of Life: Choosing an Area of Emphasis for Your Business Degree (BBA)

By Morgan StaubLast updated on December 22, 2022

In the classic children’s board game “The Game of Life,” players live out a virtual life, get married, have kids, and choose a career. The goal is to end up with the most money at the end of the day. While intended to be a recreational pastime, the game contains relevant themes for children to …

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So You Want to Be a Doctor: 15 Tips for Pre-Med Students

By Olivia PittmanLast updated on December 22, 2022

Each year, tens of thousands of aspiring doctors enter their first year of college. Many are confused about what it means to really be a “pre-med” student, but it can mean a lot of things. Pre-med isn’t an official major but a lot of majors fall under pre-med. Biology, biomedical sciences, and biochemistry are the …