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What are some jobs for an economics major?
majors & industries

10 Great Jobs For Economics Majors

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on July 23, 2024
Jobs for economics majors can range from financial analysts to market research analysts to actuaries. All of these are fantastic career paths for anyone who is analytical and has a good head for numbers and finance. Plus, economic majors are in demand more than ever. If you are considering a career path in economics, here …
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careers & internships

11 Job Interview Tips for Students

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on April 11, 2023
Going to your first job interview as a college student can be intimidating. However, coming across as a professional adult is possible with just a bit of practice. The more you practice, the more comfortable you’ll feel, so take these 11 job interview tips for college students into account including dress to impress, brush up …
school search
careers & internships

Deciding Who to Job Shadow

By Ellen AndersenLast updated on December 22, 2022
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 …
What exactly is job shadowing?
careers & internships

What is Job Shadowing?

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022
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 …
Here are some internship ideas for high schoolers
careers & internships

Internship Ideas For High School Students

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022
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 school students can consider internships as well. Consider your personal preferences. When it comes to …
Avoiding work is one thing you should NOT do at an internship.
careers & internships

What NOT to Do in an Internship

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022
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 …
Volunteer experience can lead to a good paying first job
careers & internships

How Volunteering Experience Can Help You Get the First Job

By Micheal GilmoreLast updated on December 22, 2022
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. …
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myths

Myths You May Have Heard About Internships

By Ellen AndersenLast updated on December 22, 2022
Internships have become an almost vital part of modern job hunts. They are the experience we often need to get entry-level positions outside of retail or food service. Like many other topics in college, they are often surrounded by a series of common myths. So let’s get a few things straight. Myth #1: You can’t …

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