These past 8 months have been an amazing experience working with virtual interns from all over the United States. Recently, I added interns from around the globe. I've found one of the biggest issues in virtual work is the trust...
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Things I Hate About Resumes
I've looked at many resumes over the years and there seems to be a trend in things I don't like to see. Here is a show list of things I think should be avoided on a resume 1. An unclear...
Taking Classes after an Associate’s, Bachelor’s or Masters Degree
We've been contacted by many students of late who have already completed a degree from a traditional college who are seeking additional education but not necessarily another degree. Whether it be for lack of experience or the lack of credentials,...
Summer, College, Internships and Work Experiences by Kellie Rowan
With a new year of college about to start, what is your mind on? Probably decorating your room, buying your books, Facebook messaging your new roommates and getting as much time with your friends from home as you can. These...
Career Choices and Colleges – Part 3 – by Kellie Rowan
Many students will start in a specialized program and realize it is not for them. It shouldn't be a hard thing to change your major considering almost everyone does it, but now it might require you to completely transfer schools....
Career Choices and Colleges – Part 1 – by Kellie Rowan
It seems like I can't turn on my television anymore without being bombarded by facts about our how terrible our economy is doing and how much worse unemployment got that day. As a college student, this is pretty scary. When...
LinkedIn for Job Search
Are you maximizing your job search possibilities? If you aren't on LinkedIn, you may be missing out on a great network of connections, access to jobs before they are posted publicly, and strengthening relationships with new and old connections. This...
How to break into HR – Part 2 by Evelyn Amaro
Finding Work within the Human Resources Field This may seem daunting, especially if you have little to no experience. My suggestion is to work your way up the ladder. Take any role you can grab within HR, generally this would...
How to break into HR – Part 1 by Evelyn Amaro
Analysts predicts an increase in the number of HR jobs within the next few years. HR is a rewarding, important and a potentially lucrative career that is capturing the interest of both students and career‐ changers. Here is part...
The Dangers of Online Job Hunting by Evelyn Amaro
by Evelyn Amaro You have just finished writing your resume and you are now off into the scary world of internet job hunting. You head straight for the biggest online career websites (ex: Monster, Dice, etc...), and upload your resume....