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In an article about preparing for an interview, an illustration of a man dressed in a suit while holding a briefcase and coffee cup

How To Prepare for a Job Interview

Caroline Ocampo, The University of Texas at Arlington

Even though applying for a new job may seem intimidating, there are plenty of resources and methods to improve your chances of being hired.…

February 22, 2023

Hobbies on a Resume Might be More Helpful than You'd Think

Put Your Free Time on Your Resume

Evan Tsuei, Westmont College

When faced with a lack of experience on your resume, try including your hobbies as it just might save your application.…

November 10, 2022

Alternatives That Show Talent Besides Resumes

Liana Sameth, Pace University

Sure, they're the more traditional way to apply for a job, but they can make the application process very mundane. Here are some possible alternatives.…

July 19, 2022

How to deal with social anxiety while networking in college

How College Students With Social Anxiety Can Still Network Successfully

Becky Hardin, University of Arizona Global Campus

Searching for career opportunities can be stressful for young people struggling with feelings of unease, but these tips can help you accomplish all of your work-related goals.…

November 11, 2021

An illustration of a full resume to accompany an article about taking online courses to boost your resume.

The Best Online Courses To Boost Your Resume and Why You Should Take Them

Kelsie Westmoreland, Washington and Lee University

Invaluable skills such as software proficiency, foreign languages and coding can all be learned online — and will make your application stand out to universities and employers.…

June 17, 2021

How Do Employers Verify College Degrees?

Daniel Reed

More and more jobs are double-checking to make sure you're not making things up about your schooling on your resume.…

December 18, 2020

How Do College Students Make Money? 10 Most Effective Methods

Daniel Reed

It's not easy to squeeze making money into a busy college schedule. Here are some jobs and other things that you can do to make your pocketbook a little fuller.…

May 27, 2020

Do’s and Don’ts: Things to Look Out for When Applying for Jobs

Cameron Rapata, Columbia College Chicago

Land that perfect career after graduation.…

September 25, 2019

3 White Lies to Spin Your Resume to Land Your Dream Job

Sydney Jennings, University of Connecticut

C’mon, just admit it, we’ve all done it. Just sprinkle some harmless white lies in your resume trying to impress the employer and score your dream job.…

December 6, 2017