Trying to determine the appropriate length for your resume can be difficult, especially with all the conflicting information that shows up in search results. You may have heard a resume should never be more than a single page, but that doesn’t apply to everyone. For most people, one page is all that is necessary. However, …
Have you ever thought, “I don’t deserve this job position”, or “I have no idea what I’m doing. Is someone going to call me out for being a fraud?” That could be imposter syndrome talking. If you do, you are not alone in these thoughts. Many professionals have dealt with these feelings of uncertainty. According to research published …
Know anyone who drives for Uber? Or maybe you have a particularly close friendship with your Doordash driver (what college student doesn’t these days)? These workers are all part of what’s known as the gig economy. Of course, as you may have guessed, this newer and ever-growing model for doing business can also be rife …
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One of the best ways to appeal to prospective employers is to show that you have already demonstrated the skills you need to succeed in a working environment. There are many different ways of doing this, so it can be confusing to choose which is the best option. Here are seven different potential ways you …
As a high school student, there are not a lot of internships available that will give you marketable and legitimate experience in the field you desire to go into. However, there are still many other options to make your summer productive while gaining experience — especially if you are looking for ways to make your …
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One complaint new grads often have about the job search is that employers want applicants to possess relevant experience, even for entry-level roles. Some people have that experience. They completed an internship at the company they’re applying to, or did a work-study program that helped them gain relevant skills. But not everyone has those opportunities, …
We asked 11 YC Entrepreneurs “if you could go back and give your college (or college-aged) self a piece of advice, what would it be?” These are their answers: Matt Brown from Bonsai “Cast your intellectual net as wide as possible. You’ll find interesting things in topics and subjects that might not seem obvious or important …
The National Society of Collegiate Scholars (NSCS) is an honors organization that recognizes high-achieving first-and-second year college students. With over 300 chapters nationwide, NSCS is proud to provide career and graduate school connections, leadership and service opportunities, and more than $750,000 in scholarships. With more than 25 years of experience, we’ve learned a lot about how …
A virtual work experience program is an online course that simulates what you would do at a company if you worked there day-to-day. These programs include cases of the actual tasks a professional would do with real customers and clients. For learners, this provides a risk-free environment to discover different career paths and learn skills …
Online Application This section requires you to answer 5 to 6 questions based on leadership, teamwork, motivation and firm specific values. You will be asked to write short answer responses that draw on a variety of experiences that you have had over the past few years. Tips: Endeavor to use a variety of examples from …
