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Breaking Up With Your Job: A Step-by-Step Guide on How To Quit a Job

By College Raptor StaffPublished on May 29, 2025

Key Takeaways If your workplace is toxic, you dread every shift, or you feel undervalued or underpaid, these could be signs that it is time to quit your job. If you don’t have another job lined up, ensure that you are financially stable for a certain period of time, you’re updating your resume, and you …

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Your Guide to Summer 2026 Internships by Industry

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 11, 2025

It’s not too early! Now is the perfect time to start researching internships for summer. A summer internship can help you fine-tune career paths, build on-the-job skills, expand your network, and even land a full-time job after graduation. You may be looking forward to working a full 40 hours a week. Perhaps you want to …

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Nurse Practitioner School 101: How to Get Your NP and Top Schools

By Hilary CairnsPublished on April 10, 2025

Nurse practitioners, or NPs, have similar responsibilities compared to doctors and more than registered nurses (RNs). However, while it takes 10 to 12 years to become a doctor, it only takes six to eight years to become an NP. If you’re thinking about pursuing this career field, here’s everything you need to know about nurse …

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Types of Trade Schools For A Career-Focused Education

By College Raptor StaffPublished on March 28, 2025

Trade schools offer students a practical, career-focused alternative to a traditional college education. They provide specialized, hands-on training in specific fields, allowing students to gain the skills and certifications they need to enter the workforce quickly. There are several types of trade schools, each leading to a specific career path. To make it easier for …

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20 Best Careers for Women

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on October 22, 2025

Key takeaways: Some of the highest paying jobs for women are Nurse Anesthetists, Architectural and Engineering Managers, Dentists, Chief Executives, and Actuaries. Careers with the highest concentration of women workers include teachers, childcare workers, and healthcare professionals. When choosing the best career, it’s important women consider their interests, strengths, and goals in and out of …

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Dress to Impress: What To Wear for a Job Interview

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on February 24, 2025

Key Takeaways Deciding what to wear to an interview can feel overwhelming, but researching the company in advance and knowing what type of workplace it is—business casual, corporate, or creative—can help you prepare effectively. It’s important that you feel comfortable in your interview outfit, dress one step up from the rest of the company, and …

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What Education Is Required To Be a Zoologist?

By Hilary CairnsPublished on January 13, 2025

If you love animals and want a career working with them, you might want to consider becoming a zoologist! You can often become a zoologist or wildlife biologist with a bachelor’s degree, but if you want higher paying and more prestigious jobs, you can always pursue a master’s or doctorate. Here’s a look at what …

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Your Path To Becoming a Police Detective

By College Raptor StaffPublished on January 10, 2025

The qualifications to become a detective vary from one state to another. Most states require candidates to have a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, law enforcement, or a related field. In some states, such as Maine, you need a minimum of a high school diploma to become a police detective. Even in states where it’s …

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10 Best Veterinary Schools and Your Path to Becoming a Vet

By Hilary CairnsPublished on January 10, 2025

Becoming a veterinarian is no easy feat! It requires eight to 10 years of study after you graduate high school and all 30+ veterinary schools in the United States are highly competitive. You’ll need to be prepared if you dream of becoming a vet and applying to one of these best veterinary schools in the …

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A Guide to What Computer Engineers Do

By Hilary CairnsPublished on January 10, 2025

Computer engineers work with computer hardware, software, artificial intelligence (AI), networks, and more. They often have degrees in Electrical and Computer Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, or Computer Science, depending on the college they attended. Here’s a rundown of what college engineers do, how you can become one, and some top schools you …