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If you’re a college senior, it can be intimidating to send your resume out–especially in this job market. However, with a little research and some thoughtful proofreading, you can create a strong resume to send out. Here are seven resume tips for graduating seniors, updated for 2024. 1. Choose your template carefully If you’ve Googled […]
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If you’re interested in becoming a teacher, it can be overwhelming to know where to start. In this guest post, Susan Good of retirededucator.org offers her decades’ worth of experience to aspiring educators. Read below for her expert tips! Introduction: Becoming a Teacher You’re passionate about nurturing young minds and eager to make a lasting
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Eating is hard in college. The Freshman 15 is real, and honestly, it can be hard to avoid. You have limited food options, often lack a kitchen during (at least) your first year, and don’t have the storage you’d like. Snacking can be a quick way to gain weight, and it sucks because most of the
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If you’re a high schooler considering a high school internship, way to go! You’re on the right track. As I mention in this article, it can be intimidating to start the internship process, as you need to learn about everything first! However, it will be worth your time and effort in the end. Here are
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While this website is primarily geared toward college students and recent graduates, I wanted to write a brief article about what to know about an internship in high school. If you’re a high school student, this probably sounds overwhelming, and you likely have more questions than answers. Here’s a brief overview about what a high
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If you’re on LinkedIn, chances are pretty good that you’ve seen them advertise LinkedIn Learning. But what is it really, and how can it benefit you (especially as a college student)? In this article, I go over what it is, what you should know, and why it might or might not be a good fit
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Life can be hard if you’re an introvert or if you struggle with social anxiety. College can be an especially difficult time–there are a ton of changes, you don’t have your usual privacy, and you have to suddenly make friends all over again. While shyness and introversion don’t always go together, they often are linked.
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It’s that time. You’ve started your job search, and you come across the dreaded application requirement: the cover letter. While cover letters might never be fun to write, they are rewarding, and they’re a great way to showcase your personality and capabilities to your potential employer. Here are some helpful do’s and don’ts for writing
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When you’re applying to jobs, internships, and scholarships, you might fall into a spot where you need to write your own letter of recommendation. This usually happens when a professor or employer is too busy to do so themselves. It is relatively common, but it can be intimidating, especially if you’ve never written a letter
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You’ve had Winter Break. Now, it’s time to get back into the swing of things. You have a fresh start with your classes, clubs, and extracurriculars. The question is: what are you going to do to make this the most productive semester possible? How will you maximize your happiness, wellbeing, and overall college experience? Below
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