5 Simple Steps for Attitude Adjustment

One of the most important things about your brand is your attitude. People want to be around confident, motivated, polite, friendly, helpful and happy people. Not surprisingly, those are the same kind of people who normally get hired first. Write down the exact words that you want people to say to describe your personality. 5 […]

Essential LinkedIn Networking Connections for College Students

Welcome to Blogging4Jobs Job Seeker Sundays! Every other Sunday we’ll feature content for the job seeker that’ll help them grow their network and excel professionally. Looking for a job? Don’t forget to check out our exclusive Job Network.  Congratulations! You are on LinkedIn and want to start networking! Growing your professional network is fun and […]

Students Blindly Apply for Top Internships

This could be one of the coolest, most innovative internship programs that we’ve seen in years.  Eighteen companies in 18 different cities. Eighteen interns ready to experience the ultimate internship adventure. And, when each student initially applied, they had no idea where in the world they would end up. That’s just one reason why BlindApplying.com […]

Hidden Gems to Propel Your Internship Search

Your college or university may be offering hidden gems that are truly stepping stones to your next internship.  Be prepared to expand your career perspectives, learning and networking by leveraging shorter term career experiences.  Let’s start by exploring the terminology that you might hear from your college’s Career Services office. The terms “externship” and “winternship” […]

Dealing With Workplace Betrayal, Part 3 (Gossip)

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WHAT TO DO WHEN YOU ARE THE CENTER OF GOSSIP For many years, I kept a tattered post-it taped to the edge of my computer monitor with one word written on it:  GOSSIP.  It lingered in my line of sight every working moment to remind me that no matter how much fun it is to […]

How to Survive the First Week of Your "Big Kid" Job

You’ve just graduated college and you’re getting excited about your first “big kid” job. Although you’re super pumped about your new endeavor, you’re also probably nervous about what to expect for your first week on the job. Learning the ropes of your new job can be overwhelming, and the first week will definitely feel like […]