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Body language tips for nailing a job interview
When it comes to nailing a premium entry level job interview, how you act something can matter just as much as what you’re saying in the first place.
The importance of a well-organized portfolio in marketing
If you’re on the search for premium entry level jobs or internships in the field of marketing, there are a number of steps you’ll need to take in order to score an interview.
Jeremy Lin: Three job-finding lessons you can learn
Only a short time ago, few people outside of diehard New York Knicks and basketball fans could tell you who Jeremy Lin was. Today, Lin’s success on the court have turned him into a national phenomenon – prompting tongue-in-cheek catchwords such as “Lin-sanity!” What’s the secret to Lin’s success and how can you apply these [...]
Looking for healthcare job opportunities? Consider being a physician assistant
For students still in college considering what career direction to take, the number of potential opportunities for premium entry level jobs can seem overwhelming.
Uncommon advice for getting ahead at your internship
In today’s highly competitive job market, it takes more than a fancy degree for recent graduates to make a lasting impression on employers. Beyond your academic achievements, hiring managers like to see that you’ve gained real-world knowledge and experience through meaningful internships. However, making the most of your time as an intern falls on your [...]
Ensuring your health and happiness when starting a new job
Though you might not realize it, starting a premium entry level job can take a major toll on your mental and physical state. If you thought long nights studying for college exams and finishing up term papers were rough, you’re in for a nasty shock with strict assignment deadlines, early mornings every day and the [...]
Going above and beyond with your career search
As a recent college graduate, your immediate goal is likely finding a good entry-level position to begin your professional career. However, today’s job market is one of the most competitive in recent history due to a struggling economy, national unemployment and the sheer number of new graduates. You may spend six months or more searching [...]
“Don’t show up looking like a slob!” Basic tips for a rookie intern
You’ve secured your first internship – congratulations! Whether you’re still a college student or recently graduated, you’ve taken a necessary step towards building your resume and earning that first entry-level position. However, now you have to prove to your employer that you’re as professional and experienced as you presented yourself during the interview process. Here [...]
Simple questions to ask your interviewer
As a recent college graduate, finding out that you’ve secured your first interview for an entry-level position can a simultaneously thrilling and terrifying experience. While you want to make sure you have plenty to say about yourself during the initial interview, getting the hiring manager to talk about him or herself can be a great [...]
A few behavioral interview questions you should be prepared to answer
When first starting out with their entry level job search, many recent college graduates believe that landing the initial interview is the hardest part of the process. However, after sending out dozens of applications, you’re sure to find yourself with at least a few interview requests. Now comes the truly difficult part – preparing for [...]
Job search making you go chaotic? Organize it like a job for stability.
For many recent college graduates, the most difficult part of securing an entry level position is developing an effective application routine. Without a systematic approach to the mountain of job applications, resumes, cover letters, recommendations, emails, phone calls and online searches that characterize a 21st century job hunt, it can easily seem overwhelming, unmanageable, downright [...]
Awesome! Things have been going your way. Now step it up with a follow-up.
Things have been going your way. A couple of days ago, you heard back from a hiring manager who was interested in talking to you about your experience over the phone. You nailed the prescreening interview and landed yourself an in-person interview at the office, which also went great. Now the only thing left to [...]
Your first internship. Awesome! Here’s what you should bring.
You organized a professional application, nailed the interview and now the start of your new internship is almost here – congratulations! If this is your initial intern experience, you may be wondering how to prepare for your first day on the job. Here are some tips on important things to bring to your internship. An [...]
Cool ways to stay busy during your post-grad job search
If you’ve recently graduated from college and begun your career search, it can take months of applying before you land that first entry level position. During this time, you should consider ways to add to your resume – potential employers like to see that you’ve stayed busy during the months after graduation. Here are some [...]
Important career steps every student should take before graduation
Whether you’re a mere freshman or a junior staring down the barrel of your senior year, you may feel that graduation looms over you like an immovable deadline of adulthood. While post-graduate life and finding an entry-level job can seem overwhelming, there are a number of tasks that can help prepare you for the real [...]
