5 Things to Avoid in Your First Job or Internship

While there is a lot of excitement that comes with your first job or internship, there can also be a level of uncertainty that can make you nervous about the upcoming milestone. Given that these are first-time experiences for a …

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Apply to Get Free Rides to Job Interviews, Job Training Sites, and/or a Job with Lyft!

Lyft has a new program to help you get to your job, interviews, even trainings, all completely free. The program is available in New Jersey, so if you think you might need some help finding a ride, get started now!

By Mary [uConnect]
Mary [uConnect] Customer Success Manager
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Inside Internships, Chapter 1: What Do Students Expect from Internships?

 

Internships are a reality that every student in their later years of school are faced with. While universities try their best to place students in their dream jobs, the question of what one’s dream job is continues to plague …

By Firsthand
We help applicants, students, job-seekers and professionals like you find the right career path using the power of firsthand experiences.
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What Is a Remote Job?

Remote jobs are all the rage right now, and that isn’t likely to change any time soon. But what is a remote job, exactly? Is it really something you can do on the beach or while traveling abroad?

The answer …

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5 Tips for Turning Your Internship into a Full-Time Job

Below are five tips that will help you prove that you’re proactive, enthusiastic, skilled, and collegial—which will maximize your chances of securing a full-time offer at the end of your internship.

1. Build strong relationships

Whether it’s your supervisor, coworker, …

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We help applicants, students, job-seekers and professionals like you find the right career path using the power of firsthand experiences.
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Top 5 Must-Have Skills You Need to Be Competitive in Today’s Job Market

More and more companies are prioritizing upskilling, defined as helping workers advance their careers, and reskilling or training workers on new skills they don’t have. They may help their employees with training programs or pay for them to acquire college …

By Ivy Exec
Ivy Exec is your dedicated career development resource.
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When to Apply for Fall Internships: A Timeline

Fall internships — while not as popular as their summer counterparts — are a great way to get practical work experience, build job skills, network, and learn what career you’re interested in. Their lesser popularity can actually benefit you if …

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You Just Realized Your Brand New Job Is Toxic. Here’s What to Do.

My most toxic job started at a dirty desk with drawers that still held the previous occupant’s unused disposable razors, random bits of foreign currency, and a few candy wrappers.

I briefly considered leaving and never coming back, but I wondered …

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Turn Your Internship into a Full-Time Job with These Strategies

The probability of an internship converting into a full-time role varies from company to company. In certain cases, an employer will be transparent about how often they provide interns with a direct path toward full-time employment, and other times it …

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We help applicants, students, job-seekers and professionals like you find the right career path using the power of firsthand experiences.
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How to get your first job if employers all require experience

In today’s competitive job market, education alone is often not enough to secure employment in your chosen field. Prospective employers are looking for well-rounded individuals who can hit the ground running. For this reason, having at least one career-related job …

By College Recruiter
College Recruiter believes that every student and recent grad deserves a great career.
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