careers & internships

Best First Jobs: How To Start Your Career With Confidence

By College Raptor StaffPublished on August 4, 2025

Key Takeaways The best first job can help you build valuable skills, confidence, and a strong work ethic. Your first job can be a great opportunity to network and build references. Choosing a job that aligns with your goals and values can set you up for future success. Your first job is more than just …

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Your Guide to High School Internships

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on September 25, 2025

 Key Takeaway High school internships help you get real-world experience in a career you’re curious about. Internships can be in-person, remote, paid, or unpaid. You can have one over the summer or during the school year. An internship can help you learn new skills, explore careers, and network. Internships look good on college applications and …

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The Benefits of Working at Summer Camp

By College Raptor StaffPublished on June 6, 2025

Key Takeaways If you’re looking for a unique summer job, consider working at a summer camp. You’ll make a difference in the lives of campers, be a valuable mentor, build a great resume, have a unique work experience, and make lifelong memories. There’s a role for everyone! Whether you want to be a camp counselor, …

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How Do Most Employers Recruit College Graduates?

By College Raptor StaffPublished on June 4, 2025

Key Takeaways Today, many employers are recruiting college graduates because of their fresh ideas, tech-savvy minds, and willingness to grow. Understanding how employers recruit talent—whether through career fairs, online job boards, campus recruiting, internships, or social media—will help you know how and where to show up. It’s not always enough just to search—many employers are …

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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 …