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Job shadowing someone is a great way to learn information about careers you’re interested in. You likely have an intended career path or field, making some decisions easier than others. If you want to get into wedding photography. For example, you’re not going to follow a muralist or an HR head. But figuring out who …

While deciding on your major and potential career, you may have heard the term “job shadowing” thrown around. But what exactly does it mean and how does it affect you? Here’s a quick run down on how job shadowing could be a vital part of your career planning process. What is Job Shadowing?  Job shadowing …

Not everybody has a clear vision about which college major to choose or which career path they want to follow. The important thing to keep in mind while you are struggling to make a decision is not to feel overwhelmed or pressured into feeling like you are the only one left behind while everyone else …

Nowadays internships are considered pretty essential. Doing an internship during the summer break is a great way to solidify your career choice while also bolstering your resume. But college students aren’t the only ones who can benefit from internship experiences—high schoolers can consider internship ideas as well. Consider your personal preferences. When it comes to …

Let’s face it: Creating a good first impression is tough. Especially when you need to make one via a piece of paper in your absence. Your resume is the first document your potential employer is going to look at before deciding whether or not to call you in for an interview. Considering it’s one of …

Internships are invaluable experiences that can help you develop skills in a relevant field, create a network of business contacts, potentially earn some money for your work, and build up your resume. But in order to gain any of these benefits, you have to be willing to work hard. There are definitely some habits and …

Quite a lot of students are committing the mistake of underestimating the importance of volunteer experience for their professional careers. Many students believe that their time is too precious to give it for “free”. Others believe that their time could be better spent to find a new paid job. Yet, volunteering never comes without benefits. …

Students can rejoice—the number of internships offered is on the rise, according to a survey by the Association of Graduate Researchers. Roughly three in four graduate employers hired interns in 2016 and that they offered slightly higher wages than last year. But the number that most interns are probably interested in is the number of …

A successful internship can be one of the first steps toward a successful career. However, it can a time-waster if chosen poorly. For anyone who has started looking for an internship: you’ve come to the right place. We’ll help you succeed in your search. In this article, we are going to review eight common mistakes …

Currently, only 13% of practicing engineers in the United States are women. Logical reasoning should make engineering an appealing job for everyone: Engineers earn above average in the United States, a Mechanical Engineer, for example, has a mean annual salary of $88,190, according to Michigan Tech. So why are women less interested in a career …