7 Things to do This Winter to Prepare for Summer Internships
Winter break can be a great time for students to do something that most of them don't have time for during the school year - start looking for an internship! It's no secret that internships are an invaluable way to make yourself competitive after graduation, but often...
Welcome to the Adult Table
For years you’ve been going to your family’s Thanksgiving dinner. When you were little, you’d play games with all of the kids and sat down for dinner at the designated kids’ table. Now you’re in college. Too old to play Candyland, and maybe you feel too young to...
Career Prep Timeline: From College Prep to Your Career
Landing a job or internship isn’t as simple as walking in the door. It takes years of preparation and careful planning to get your foot in the door. That means, it’s never too early to start taking steps freshman year to lay the groundwork for your professional...
How to Get the Most Out of Your Campus Career Center
Shhh. You didn’t hear this from me but college campus career centers are not great. Yes, they offer guidance and workshops but in my opinion they are not equipping students with the networking skills required to actually land an internship or post-graduation job. More...
Approach Parents’ Weekend as a Networking Opportunity
College Parents’ Weekends have come a long way since the 1990s. These weekends are now hyper-stuffed with activities and they are no longer just for parents. They are set up for all family members: siblings, grandparents, aunts and uncles are all invited. This brings...
7 Things to do BEFORE the End of Your Summer Internship
Remember how hard you worked to land a summer internship? And now it’s almost over. Before you finish your internship, here are seven things you can do to end on a positive note and get the most of out the experience: 1. Send a Thank You Note/Email to Your Boss and...