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Internships: What are They Good For?

We all know that a high GPA is very important, but one thing that is usually overlooked is job experience while working toward your degree- the internship. Learn more about what an internship really is...

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Peer Talk: Experiential Learning & The Power of Knowing Nothing

As I sat in the interview for my first job after graduation, my soon-to-be boss looked over my resume. She nodded slightly at the experience in Programmatic Media Buying (which I didn’t know what that...

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5 Helpful Tips from a Recent Grad

While I believe I know what it takes to be career ready, I still need to make it through the toughest part of the career process, which is to actually land a job. While teachers and professors can...

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Your Diploma Really is More than a Piece of Paper

I majored in journalism in college to nurture my passion for writing. I wanted to write for a living so getting my degree in journalism would allow me to develop that specific talent. My diploma was...

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The Little Things Matter: Excelling at Your Summer Job/Internship

I have spent the past three summers working, first at a pre-school, then at a venture capital firm, and now, currently, at an asset management firm, and I’d like to share my list 3 things I learned the...

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Looking for an Internship? Use Your Resources

I am currently in the midst of trying to find an internship for the upcoming spring semester. Over the course of this search I have found one piece of advice more valuable than others: use your resources.

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Juggling School, Work, and Campus Involvement

Attending college is a difficult task on its own, adding a job and campus involvement makes it near impossible, or so it may seem. Don’t let the time commitment of these extracurricular activities...

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How to Land the Perfect Internship Using Social Media

I have learned social media is the ultimate tool for job prospecting and marketing if you know how to use it to your advantage. Here are six ways college students can optimize their LinkedIn profile...

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Running Around Like a Chicken with My Head Cut Off: Making Choices When You...

The fall semester has begun and I can’t help but be excited while also feeling a little bit of dread because of all the work I’m going to have to do. Some days, the work load isn’t so bad; other days I...

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Need Some Resume Writing Tips? We Have You Covered

With these tips you should be able to take your resume to the next level and hopefully get that interview for the position of your dreams! Take advantage of the services on your campus as well to make...

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