Dreaming of becoming the next success story in the business world? You can do it if you go about it the right way. Step 1: Major in Business, Marketing, or Accounting An undergraduate degree in business, marketing, or accounting will help you learn the legal aspects of owning and operating a business. It will also …
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 …
Potential Careers For Biology Majors
Do you love studying the inner workings of plants as well as animals or are you interested in how the environment impacts these living things, as well as how they impact the environment? If you are, a biology-related career may be well suited to your areas of interest. We’ve put together a few potential careers …
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 …
Myth: Unpaid Internships Aren’t Worth It
There is a heavy debate about whether or not you should take an internship if it’s unpaid. So let’s take a closer look at what you really get out of an internship besides a paycheck, and you can determine if it’s worthwhile for you personally…or not. College Credit Oftentimes if an internship is unpaid, they’ll …
Potential Career Paths For Marketing Majors
Marketing majors have always been in great demand across multiple industries. That demand has grown exponentially in today’s ever-evolving marketing landscape where professionals must have the skills to integrate proven traditional techniques with modern marketing strategies. Understanding how to harness online social media is a must for today’s marketing majors. So what are the potential …
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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