"Look at that subtle off-white coloring. The tasteful thickness of it. Oh my God, it even has a watermark..." (American Psycho, 2000)

Business cards, aside from resumes, are the pinnacle of follow-up discussions with potential customers, teammates, employers, etc. It opens the door for possibilities down the line, and it makes people easier to find. Everything from the creation, design, contact information, and delivery of the card is crucial. Standing out amongst competition may be difficult, but following these tips will put you ahead in your best career in no time. 

Have you ever wished someone could sit you down and give you some type of miracle-thing that helps you make successful choices with your life- relationship and career-wise?? The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) test is capable of taking the place of that very miracle-thing, by giving you legit info on your personality to help you make decisions for the better! 

Social media is such a big tool and we don’t realize how much we can use it to our advantage. For multiple reasons, social media can be a simple guide on how to connect with others in your respective fields, how to gain knowledge about said fields, and also how to gain more opportunities in these fields as well. When using social media you have to understand the ins and outs of each platform so that you can best succeed in the area that you want to. 

In today’s job market, the job hunt can be a grueling process fraught with anxiety and worry. Even with so many options to choose from, it feels like none of them are hiring. You’ve gotten no calls back after your first round of applications, what feels like thousands of employers who feel like you “Aren’t a great fit at this time”, and more, it can wear you down. So how do you manage to keep it up despite all this?

Imagine constantly strategizing about how you want to find your dream job, you look at the job search process, and you start to feel overwhelmed. This will keep you from feeling like you don't have any characteristics that would interest a potential employer. You start to feel hopeless, stressed, and overwhelmed with negative thoughts about how you might not be able to find a job. All you want to do is figure out how to manage these emotions to complete your job search effectively. A question to consider is what techniques do you use to keep your mental health stable?

I don't know about you, but if I had a dollar for every time I heard someone say, "I’m stressed," I would probably be a millionaire. And if I were a millionaire, I would not be searching for a job. Unfortunately for us, we are not benefiting financially from the stress of others, which is why we are job searching. Stress is a human reaction that happens to everyone. It's our body’s way of responding to a challenge or demand. College students and recent graduates are especially vulnerable to substantial amounts of stress because of the emergence of new experiences and situations, such as the job search process. While stress in short bursts can be useful, too much stress has many negative repercussions. Throughout the job search process, individuals may experience a great deal of stress, so it is important to make sure that this stress is managed. In this post, I will discuss what stress is and the effects it has on your body, explain the importance of stress management and provide eight suggestions on how to overcome stress you may face during the job search process.

Internships can play a huge role in helping college students get better job opportunities and make more money post-graduation. According to Forbes, an internship has a 60% chance of turning into a full-time job offer from that company. It is obvious that the after-effects of internships are all positive, but how do students with no professional work experience land internships with these big popular companies?