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Benefits Of A Summer Internship

Benefits Of A Summer Internship

Getting a summer internship can help you get real-time experience in the field that you hope to go into as a professional one day. Whether it’s in social media, technology, medicine, writing, or anything of the sort, the benefits of a summer internship are astounding. Experience Gaining real experience with a company and doing hands-on ...

7 Ways To Clean Your Place Without The Expensive Cleaners

7 Ways To Clean Your Place Without The Expensive Cleaners

Cleaning your place can sometimes suck. The only people that like to do it are those folks who like everything to look perfect and those that get paid to do it. Cleaning is only good for hearty runs of procrastination and keeping you away from TV, video games and partying. So if you’ve gotta do ...

Are Job Titles Going Extinct?

Are Job Titles Going Extinct?

Traditionally, employees have always been given a specific job title. Most of us even use these titles to identify ourselves when people ask us what we do for a living. “I’m an architect” you might say, or “I am a receptionist.” Job Titles are Fading But as some people are contending, job titles may soon ...

The Lengths Companies Are Going To Hire Talent

The Lengths Companies Are Going To Hire Talent

Even in tough economic times, companies are on the hunt for the top talent in the industry. Especially for young people, the time is ripe to hone your skills. As the baby boomer generation ages and leaves the workplace, there are likely to be more jobs than employees to fill them, according to Forbes magazine. ...

Finding a Job That Inspires You

Finding a Job That Inspires You

College students should be programmed to take any job that comes their way. Money is money, and being far from broke is ideal to any student nowadays. But once you leave school, it would be ideal to use what you’ve learned in school (which also should be what you love to do) and put it ...

5 Must-Have Tools for Your College Startup

5 Must-Have Tools for Your College Startup

Create a lean, competitive small business on the cheap It’s a tough time to be in college. More and more people are graduating every year, and jobs aren’t keeping up. Now that employment after graduation isn’t a sure thing for the average college student, creating a job for yourself is a smart way to hedge ...

How To Thrive During An Internship

How To Thrive During An Internship

Even in a dismal economy, young men and women greatly increase their chance for post-college prosperity when they complete an internship. The potential for success is multiplied when the intern makes a conscious effort to learn and thrive in a new environment. This approach distinguishes the intern as much more than a “lowest-rung worker,” and ...

5 Ways To Do Better At Work

5 Ways To Do Better At Work

Jobs are a pretty important part of college and post college life. Maybe you have one now; a summer job or internship wrapping up, or a work-study you’ll get back to in September. Whatever it is, work is something you have to get used to. From 9 to 5 and often more, here are some ...