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Six Tips to Secure an Internship

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Betty from College of the Canyons asked: “I’m having a hard time finding an internship position. What’s my next step?” Hello Betty. As a student, you probably hear how important an internship can be to your job search success later. In fact, according to this article in the Atlantic, “The Thing Employers Look for When Hiring Recent Graduates” the most important elements in hiring a recent graduate were “experiences outside of academics: internships, jobs, volunteering, and extracurriculars.” So, finding and securing the right internship is really important and can create a lot of pressure on students. It may seem like an … / Read more »




A Career in Consulting and Why It Might Be Right for You

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The field of consulting offers a varied career and can open up a range of diverse opportunities for graduates who wish to prioritize flexibility over and above upwards mobility. While many choose to work within the management, scientific or technical consultancy industries, the role has much in common with entrepreneurship — especially as many more opt to build their own consultancy firms while acting as independent contractors. Over the following guide, you’ll find everything you need to know about what’s required and what you’ll need to do to get started on the right path. What Consultants Are Expected to Do … / Read more »




A Career in Sales and Why It Might Be Right for You

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In an interview with Forbes, Dave Ramsey once quipped: “We are all in the business of sales. Teachers sell students on learning, parents sell their children on making good grades and behaving, and traditional salesmen sell their products.” He’s right: Selling is pretty much a part of our everyday lives, whether we’re aware of it or not. If you’re interested in taking your sales skills to the next level, and/or making a lucrative career out of them, this is the guide for you. What Sales Professionals Do The best sales professionals don’t just close deals; they also build relationships with … / Read more »




A Career in Management and Why It Might Be Right for You

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Almost every industry sector in the world employs management professionals in some shape or form. Without them, the global economy would stall and many of the most exciting developments in technology and infrastructure wouldn’t see completion. As a result, there are many specializations and many pathways to success. In the following guide, we’ll address a few of the things that make management an attractive career prospect to help you navigate the opportunities often presented to recent graduates. What Managers Do While the field represents one of the broadest possible spectrums at the professional level, it can be roughly divided into … / Read more »




4 Degrees to Augment Your Creative Powers

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An article by contributor Anica Oaks. Creativity is a valued trait in students as well as employees in a variety of careers. Creative people are innovative, think on their feet, and readily find solutions to problems. In school, creative individuals enjoy courses that are both challenging while still appealing to their intuitive and “out-of-the-box thinking. There are a number of majors and corresponding careers that contain these elements, and can help hone your creative skills for your future endeavors. 1. Creative Writing If you have a way with words, then a degree in creative writing can give you the skills and competitive edge to … / Read more »