Career and life planning resources for college students, recent grads, and career-changers.
Unpaid internships are the norm in many industries. Students fetch coffee and make copies hoping to gain a little valuable experience or make connections. But how do you decide which unpaid internships are worth the effort? A few tips to keep in mind when assessing an unpaid internship: Company Reputation More reputable companies often offer Read More …
The following post is by Angelita Williams, who writes for OnlineCourses.org. In a job market that is increasingly competitive, gaining additional experience can be key when it comes time to look for a job. Internships can be a great way to do just that, letting young grads and students see what the working world will be Read More …
True entry level jobs (those that require no experience) are getting harder and harder to find. And even if a job requires no experience, a candidate with experience is usually preferred over an inexperienced applicant. Even if you have the knowledge and skills to perform the duties listed on the job description, employers want experience Read More …
This is a guest post written by Elizabeth Cutten, a writer for FindCollegeCards, a college blog with over 750 articles all focusing on anything college. Many college students out there have the assumption that an Internship is very easy to land. What a lot of students soon find out is that it’s no different than Read More …
One of the hardest things about finding a job is getting the experience most employers want. Internships are a great way to get that experience and, fortunately, there are sites that list only internships or entry-level positions. Urban Interns – Probably the best internship site I’ve found. Urban Intern allows small business owners and professionals Read More …