There’s nothing better than vacation, right? Hopefully your winter break was restful and you are recharged and ready to get back at it. Adjusting back to those 8 AM classes, a new roommate, and/or a new job isn't always easy, but it's important to get back into a routine so that you don't fall behind on schoolwork and extracurricular activities. But now as you head back to your high school or college campus, we have some tips for you to finish out the year strong!
Adjusting to a New Semester
Feb 3, 2020 11:45:00 AM
Topics: College Internships, Post-Graduate Employment, Adulting!, career planning
Internship Scams
Apr 16, 2019 3:48:00 PM
Topics: College Internships, Adulting!, career planning
Top 10 Interview Mistakes
Apr 10, 2019 11:01:00 AM
The most exciting and terrifying moment of your career can be the call back for an interview. Interviews of any nature can seem nerve-wracking. Acing your job interview is a crucial component on the road to success. In order to feel confident during your interview, you need to know what mistakes to avoid. Here are the top ten interview mistakes to watch out for.
Topics: College Internships, Jobs, Post-Graduate Employment, Adulting!, career planning
The CPC is Now Offering Career Planning Services
Apr 4, 2019 11:01:48 AM
At our annual school counselor breakfast on March 7th, the Director of the College Planning Center, Stacy Crooks, announced that they will begin offering help with career planning. In efforts to assist students in determining a career path that's right for them, students will take a personality assessment to help highlight their interests.
Topics: College Planning, Adulting!, career planning
How to stay organized while interning
Mar 6, 2019 11:23:00 AM
Being a college student can feel a little overwhelming. Classes, homework, exams, extracurricular activities, and a part-time job – to say nothing of a social life – can quickly add up to a much busier schedule than the one you had as a high school student. Throw in an internship and now you’re expected to fulfill significant professional obligations, too.
So, how do you manage a busy schedule while impressing your internship supervisor? Let us give you a few hints.
Topics: College Internships, Jobs, Adulting!, career planning
5 Problems with your personal brand
Nov 13, 2018 1:58:00 PM
Even the most savvy job-hunters are likely to make some mistakes as they start to build and manage their personal brands. Here are some of the most common ways that students fail to successfully portray themselves online - and how you can avoid these branding faux pas.
Topics: Adulting!, career planning
How to Stretch Your Dollar During College
Sep 13, 2018 4:43:00 PM
There’s no better time to learn how to skimp and save than when you are in college! Chances are, you’re on a tight budget. We all know the stress that comes with such restriction, so we’ve put together this handy list of ways to penny-pinch.
Topics: Borrowing for College, Financial Education for Students, Adulting!, Money Management
Live Like You're in College, Even After You Graduate
Jul 10, 2018 5:11:00 PM
It might not sound appealing to live on a college budget, even after you have graduated. But if you want to repay your student debt quickly, this is the smartest route to take. We get that having a bigger salary is exciting and you probably want to buy things you weren't able to in college. But, we recommend that you continue living like a college student before you start to enjoy life's luxuries and until your debt is repaid. Example: skip out on the fancy dinners and the brand new car and allocate that money towards your student debt. We've gathered some tips and other daily savings tricks to help you stay on track and sail towards debt freedom faster!
Topics: Adulting!, Money Management, career planning
Career Planning: Dress for Success - Business Casual vs. Professional
May 14, 2018 2:24:00 PM
If you are serious about landing a job, you need to dress the part. The way you present yourself is someone's very first impression of you, so show people you're serious about the work you are doing. According to Business Insider, a person's first impression of you is formed within 7 to 17 seconds of first meeting you, and those 7 to 17 seconds will account for 55% of that person's opinion of you.
Topics: Jobs, Post-Graduate Employment, Adulting!
Career Planning: Knock Your Interview Out of the Park [Infographic]
Apr 30, 2018 1:09:00 PM
"Always remember that interviewing is a two-way street. As much as the company is trying to learn about you, you are trying to learn about them, and whether the company is the right fit for you. This gives you more control in the process." -Kevin Jankowski, Director of the Career Center at Rhode Island School of Design.
Topics: Jobs, Post-Graduate Employment, Adulting!