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. 

Many students are anxious about picking a major because they are unsure of what they want to do in life. They feel that whatever they choose, they must stick with it, and it will dictate their life path. Students think their decision determines their profession for life. So, at the start of college they are deciding between a career they’ll hate until retirement or picking the perfect career for them, but that is simply not true.

Have you ever been to a job fair and forgotten to print your resume? Or found your resume to be a hassle when carrying it around? You should opt for an easier option, a personal business card. This can replace the bother of carrying around a portfolio and introduce the ability to give out your contact information quickly and simply while creatively branding yourself.

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?

Informational interviews can give you the answers you need to decide if a career is right for you and the tools to land a position if you play your cards right. 

The correct protocol for how to follow up on a job application.

Has an old timer ever told you to grab the Sunday paper and look for a job? If so, that dinosaur once had some great advice, but these days it’s just a little outdated. Some of the most efficient ways to find a job these days are via online tools. This blog will help identify a few current websites that you may find helpful in your job search!

Wouldn’t it be fun if I told you all about Indeed or LinkedIn? Nah, boringggg. This ain’t that type of blog. You probably already know about those sites from their notoriety as popular tools to find jobs and since some of us have similar attention spans to that of Dory from Finding Nemo, let’s get straight to the reason you should read this blog instead. Below are some valuable gems you might not know about when it comes to finding a job. Time to level up your job search game!

Glassdoor
This website specializes in finding a job that fits your life. It has optimization tools that help you find salary information, personalized jobs, and company contact information posted by companies and users.