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 show your capabilities. This is your chance to ... Read Full Article
10 Top Resume Tips for College Students
We all know how important a resume is as an essential marketing tool for your job or internship search. But did you know there are entire books, websites and videos on the topic? Here we share a list of top 10 tips specifically for college students 10 Top Resume Tips for College Students College Help Look for resume workshops at your college or university. The professionals ... Read Full Article
7 Ways to Boost Your Internal Networking Skills
Working at a large organization gives you twice the networking power. During my 20 years with a large Connecticut company, I learned that internal and external networks are both worth your investment. 7 Ways to Boost Your Internal Networking Skills Training and Development Programs. Participate in any training programs that the company offers. Company training is usually ... Read Full Article
Unleash the Power of an Informational Interview
Finding an internship or first job can be a challenging experience. Your best sources of employment leads are usually your own university or your own personal network. Colleges and universities are organized to help you through Career Services, Internship Centers, and academic departments. If you want to work geographically far from your university, you will want to activate ... Read Full Article
Great Example of How to Send a Networking Email
The other day, out of the blue, I received a networking email from someone that I don't know. When I read through the content of this email, I was impressed. So impressed, that I am going to share it with you all right now. The writer's name has been deleted for privacy reasons, but the majority of the letter below is in the original format. I've also included some notes in ... Read Full Article
Volunteer Your Way to an Internship or First Job
Do you love to volunteer? This is a great way to build your career credentials and network! You will be able to find meaningful work experience and valuable connections at many nonprofit organizations. Volunteer As a Path to Internship or Employment My nephew Daniel was able to parlay a love of film during college into a wonderful career in video production. He accomplished ... Read Full Article
How Friends Can Become Mentors
I will always remember Denise who asked me to be her mentor several years ago. I was flattered. She wanted advice about her career and she asked me “Will you be my mentor?” After that question, we met on a regular basis and discussed her career and brainstormed some ideas. Denise was a “company friend” that I admired. I was lucky to have so many of these type of relationships ... Read Full Article
Can Your Credit Score Negatively Affect Your Job Search?
The Internet has made it a simple process to do background checks on anyone of interest. Whether you just met someone and plan to begin a relationship or you are applying for a job, there's a good chance your online reputation will soon be under review. What's more, if you are applying for a job, everything from Facebook postings to your credit score may be reviewed. Your ... Read Full Article
LinkedIn Profile for College Students and Recent Graduates
You know by now that your future employers will be checking you out online. Did someone say “google”? 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. Creating a LinkedIn profile is the perfect way to accomplish that. There’s a lot more to learn and ... Read Full Article
2 Essential Career Connections for College Students
It’s no secret that college students are connecting and sharing more and more through social media. The typical rally points? Music. Entertainment. Sports. Fashion. Friends…. And sometimes the sharing can be on the verge of inappropriate. But what about the idea of college students being able to leverage their social media savvy to develop new career opportunities? Now ... Read Full Article