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
RI College Planning Resource Rundown
Oct 18, 2018 11:29:00 AM
Approximately 20 million students choose to attend a post-secondary institution every year. Many students and their families struggle with where to start in the college planning process. Figuring out which schools might be a good fit, which career path to take, and how to pay for college are just a few of the many things that worry families. Rhode Island might be a small state, but it has a large amount of free resources available to help Rhode Islander's plan for college.
Topics: College Planning, Parents and College Planning, career planning
15 Ways To Avoid Internship Burnout
Aug 28, 2018 10:24:34 AM
When you are a productive employee, feelings of accomplishment can bring serious satisfaction. Meeting all the deadlines, introducing new ideas, and mastering the craft can make you feel like you are at the top of your game as an intern. Keeping up with your classes, family, and social life can be a huge endeavor that keeps you just as busy as your internship. In order to keep things in perspective, you have to be practical about your ever growing list of demands so that you don't have one big crash. Here are fifteen ways for you to avoid internship burnout and instead let it be the great career planning tool it is.
Topics: College Internships, career planning
Top 10 Interview Mistakes to Avoid
Aug 20, 2018 10:54:00 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; especially when it’s for an internship or job. Acing your 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 internship interview mistakes to watch out for.
Topics: career planning
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