This is the last of three posts on veteran careers, based on an interview I conducted with branding expert Lida Citroën that I conducted earlier this year. In the two previous posts, I focused on Citroën’s comments on some of …
An internship is a good introduction to the career you may want to pursue. Internships are typically arranged through an educational counselor who can help match you to a company that fits your career goals. Because companies typically have to …
Here are 5 things you can do now that can make a difference and help you move forward in your efforts.
1. Talk with a Career Professional!
Talk out what is on your mind, get some help generating ideas, strategize …
Where are you from? When did you graduate from high school? Do you go to church?
You might expect to hear these common questions on a date or when making new friends. But one place you should never hear them …
Four Resumes Dos and Don’ts to Get an Interview
Don’t: Sell yourself short
A resume should NOT be a running list of tasks you have completed. Instead, a successful resume highlights the most relevant skill sets and accomplishments that illustrate …
You may have heard at least one of these sayings throughout the course of your career: “It isn’t what you know but who you know” and “Your network is your net worth.”
Ring any bells? Having access to the right …
“I had never considered what someone in uniform goes through as they transition out of the military into a civilian career. I had no military connection myself. But I saw it as an opportunity to take what I was doing …
Veterans often have a hard time finding jobs. It’s not that they’re not qualified; they just tend to have a hard time marketing themselves and adjusting to life among civilians once more. However, with a little research and practice, you …
By Diana Brush
In a good economy, the average entry-level job search can take from three to six months. In a poor economy, it takes even longer. First-generation students who are searching for internships or entry-level jobs need to make …
Resilient first-generation students who graduate with degrees report positive outcomes throughout their college-going years, and upon graduation, throughout their careers, according to Gallup-Poll research. As you approach graduation, continue to persevere as you search for your first job out of …
