Plan B: Five Alternatives to a Summer Internship

Five Alternatives to a Summer Internship Things don’t always go according to plan, but don’t let the lack of a summer internship halt your professional development. College students can find numerous ways to excel and grow this summer.  Consider these five ideas: Study Is there a class you need or want to take? Or maybe […]

Social Media for Military and Veterans

I remember writing letters to my son while he was serving overseas in 2010 – 2011. I never knew how long it would take for delivery and just assumed it was several weeks at least. I also remember being in the dark about what was happening. Now there are better ways for service members to […]

10 LinkedIn Profile Tips for College Students

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College students and new grads are the fastest growing demographic on LinkedIn. It makes sense because students now know that they need to be active on LinkedIn to create an impressive digital presence and to find internships and first jobs which is why I decided to put together a list of LinkedIn Profile Tips Are […]

LinkedIn Profile for College Students and Recent Graduates

You know by now that your future employers will be checking you out online. You may have already cleaned up the party photos on Facebook and changed your privacy settings. Now you need to project a professional online presence that employers can view. Before you start searching “find me an essay writer online,” start with […]

Cover Letter Your Way to an Internship or First Job

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Do you dread writing a cover letter?  Consider it a golden opportunity to win the hearts and minds of recruiters and hiring managers.  You shouldn’t be applying to fifty jobs using fifty standard cover letters.  Instead narrow your focus on the best internship and job opportunities for you. Use this opportunity to really shine and […]