Internships are income multipliers, boosting starting salaries by 10-20% and sometimes $5,000 to $15,000, while your major sets your starting point, not your career ceiling. This episode of the From Dorms to Desks Podcast dives deep into how practical experience …
A thank you note is more than just being polite. It is a way to keep the conversation going and show that you were actually paying attention. You should send this within 24 hours of your meeting while the details …
Healthcare employers look for candidates who bring both solid technical skills and a compassionate approach to patient care. Picking the right skills for your healthcare resume can help you show you’re a good match for the job. It highlights your …
Wondering which career is better: counselor or teacher? Both roles offer the chance to make a real difference in people’s lives, whether by guiding someone through challenges or sparking a lifelong love of learning. But how do you decide which …
Major tech companies like Shopify, Capital One, Uber, and Dropbox use take-home case studies to evaluate data analyst candidates.
If you’ve made it to this stage, you’re close to an offer. But this round often separates good candidates from great …
By Jasmine Escalera, PhD, Career Expert, MyPerfectResume
You might have heard this before: “Don’t bother with a cover letter. No one reads them.” But here is the truth – cover letters are not dead. In fact, a well-crafted cover letter …
By Vicki Salemi, career expert at Monster.com
When you enjoy all things merry and bright throughout the holidays, you may think about January as a fresh start, a clean slate, and an opportunity to hit the ground running with your …
The holiday season in late December and early January is not the off-season for media majors. It is the pre-season. While most students are taking a break, you have a strategic window to outpace the competition for 2026 roles in …
Internships and co-ops can make a real difference in what you earn right out of school, but most students never hear the full story about why. Employers do not just reward experience because it looks good on a résumé. They …
The gig economy is a labor market system where jobs are done by independent contractors and freelancers in a
temporary
work arrangement. It’s not an entirely new concept, as companies have always hired people temporarily for specific
functions. Still, due …
