While it depends on what kind of college you attend — public or private, in-state vs. not — the cost of college isn’t cheap. Using research for the Education Data Initiative, we put the cost of college into perspective to understand how much a college education costs students today. Sources: How to Afford the Cost …
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Let’s say you’re applying for a financial analyst role, and the job posting specifies you have to include a cover letter. But maybe writing cover letters isn’t your thing. So, you ask ChatGPT to write your financial analyst cover letter, figuring it saves you time. And it does. But the problem with using any AI …
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You might know that internships are a key part of your early career journey and can help you land a role. But there are actually some crucial career opportunities before that: pre-internships. Pre-internships, also known as student leadership programs, are opportunities to learn more about a company, build job skills, and network — all before …
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Internships can be a crucial stepping stone in your career, from learning job skills and gaining professional experience to networking and even realizing what you don’t want in a job. However, finding, applying to, and landing an internship isn’t always easy — and how many internships you apply to might be a significant factor as …
Whether you think artificial intelligence (AI) is coming for your job or not, it’s here to stay. And the buzziest of all AI is ChatGPT. Though it’s capable of many things, should ChatGPT write your resume? Consider ChatGPT’s compelling results. A recruiter put ChatGPT-generated documents to the test and found that they landed interviews. And …
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Writing a stellar resume for an internship is one of the best ways to stand out during the application process. Yet what do you put in your experience section if you’ve never worked in a professional setting? What skills do you include? What do employers expect to see from a student who’s applying for an …
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Trying to figure out how to write a cover letter for an internship can feel like a paradox. How do you explain your professional experience and skills — when you’re applying for an internship so you can gain professional experience and skills? >>MORE: What Is an Internship (and Why Should I Do One)? It is …
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For students, internships are often hallowed as the way to successfully start your career. But how necessary are they to actually getting a job? Do all (or most) students do them? Who doesn’t, and why? We gathered key internship statistics to determine how popular internships are and how helpful they are when landing a job …
Internships are a great way to get professional work experience, learn about a company, build skills, and make connections. But is there a “right” amount of time for an internship? How long does an internship last? Can it be too short (or too long)? This guide will cover everything you need to know about the …
There’s a buzz around internships for good reason. Internships boost your chances of getting hired, build job skills, and show you what you might want (or not want) from a job. Yet finding and applying for an internship isn’t easy — and you might wonder whether it’s worth the stress and effort. I remember making …
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