Tips for first-generation college students navigating the job search

Embarking on the job search can be both exciting and overwhelming. There are many things to consider when looking for a job, from the work environment to career development, but what are the most important factors to keep in mind? …

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3 Fastest Growing Green Jobs for Career Switchers and Recent Grads

The time for urgent change is needed in order to reverse the damage that’s been inflicted on the environment. Leading climate scientists have warned that we’re just decades away from extreme droughts, floods, heat, and rises in sea levels. Currently, we’re …

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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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What Is an Internship (and Why Should I Do One)?

There’s a buzz around internships for good reason. Internships boost your chances of getting hired, build job skills, and show you what you might want (or not want) from a job. Yet finding and applying for an internship isn’t easy …

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The Importance of Transferable Skills

Whether you’re looking for your first job or you’re a job search expert, you might have heard about transferable skills by now. These types of skills are great if you don’t have a lot of work experience, if you want …

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9 High-Paying Writing Jobs for the Word-Obsessed (You Know Who You Are)

Most people don’t consider writing a lucrative career path—that is, outside of the few writers who make it big with a New York Times bestseller or an award-winning screenplay. And thanks to the “starving artist” stereotype, many people think they …

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Advice from a Finance Student on How to Find Career Help

The Career Development Center knows that Rutger-Newark students have a wide range of hopes and dreams for their careers, and that everyone’s starting at different places. That’s why they have curated spaces not only for various industries, but even various …

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6 Myths and Misconceptions That Are Negatively Affecting Your Career Progression

Understanding the job market may help you land your dream role as you plan to grow your career. It’s vital to learn about job search trends and get more insights about your industry. Unfortunately, misinformation can make it harder to …

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Job Search: Getting Your Dream Job After a Long Career Break

Many people take long career breaks to care for loved ones or reset their mental health. Others do it to travel, volunteer in underprivileged communities, or enroll in full-time studies.

Getting back on the job market can be stressful after …

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5 Ways to Ease the Transition from Community College to University

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In recent years, students and parents have increasingly found the lower tuition costs associated with community colleges to be a big draw. For many families, the …

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10 best career options for Native American college students

Despite all the progress we’ve made as a society, disparities, and inequalities continue to exist, and educational opportunities for Native Americans are no exception. For many Native American students, finding a career that not only provides a good income but …

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