College Corner

 

Many of the articles on career-intelligence.com can be used by college students; however we’ve put the most relevant ones here in the College Corner.

- Getting Experience Before You Graduate
Whether it’s a summer job, an internship or part-time work during the school year, there are some places tailored to students looking for employment. Local newspapers and the job board at career services are logical places to start. Here are some other ideas.
- Resume tips for experienced professionals and
    new grads

These days, the job market is incredibly competitive. Former managers with decades of experience are having just as much trouble being offered positions as recent college graduates. If your phone isn’t ringing maybe it’s time to revamp your resume
 

College Student

- Getting Experience Before You Graduate
Whether it’s a summer job, an internship or part-time work during the school year, there are some places tailored to students looking for employment. Local newspapers and the job board at career services are logical places to start. Here are some other ideas.
- Book Excerpt: What Did You Expect?
Do you ever look at your roommate and wonder, "Who is this person?" "What am I doing here?" "How can I get out of this mess?" Whatever your situation, it's probably not what you expected, especially if you've always had your own room and private bath and...
- College Bound: What to know before you apply to college
Studies have shown that when the economy is down people tend to go to school. This includes traditional students, those who enter right after high school, and non-traditional students, those over 25 who are starting later or returning to school.
- Ten Tips For Selecting An Online University
The Internet is revolutionizing the way we live and the way we learn. Although distance education has been around for 250 years in a variety of formats (including mail, telephone, TV, audiotape, and videotape), the Internet has suddenly made this non-traditional format very popular.
- College 101: Success Skills for Returning to the Classroom
You have made the big decision to start or return to college. In many ways, just making that decision shows a great sense of commitment and dedication to bettering yourself. However, many women find that returning to school can be a much harder transition than they ever imagined.
- Six Criteria to Determine If An Internship Is Legal
U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division (WHD) has developed the six factors below to evaluate whether a worker is a trainee or an employee for purposes of the FLSA:
 

Your First Job

- How to succeed in your first full-time job
College is over. Now it’s time to get down to the business of work. You may have participated in an internship program or two while you were in school. But your first full-time job is different than a three-month position as an intern.
- What to do now that you’ve graduated
Congratulations on attaining your degree! It’s a special time and a proud accomplishment. You did it! You’re finished! With school that is. Now it’s time to do some learning about the survival techniques in the “World of Work” in a competitive environment. Are you ready to take the next steps?
- Previewing A Profession
Have you decided what you want to do after college? Do your studies lead to a specific career? Whether you’re a traditional student or going back to school later in life...
- Making the Transition from College Student to New Profession
So, you are finished. You have completed all your credits and have your diploma in hand. You sent your resume out to employers, interviewed with some companies, and landed your first job.
- The Graduation Celebration is Over and Now on to the Job Search
As difficult as it is to accept - it's time to stop celebrating that grand moment in your life --- the diploma and the graduation ---- and get down to the really hard lessons of life.
- Decisions, Decisions. Making the right decision is easier when you know what you want.
Our lives are full of decisions. Where shall we go for lunch? What movie shall we see this weekend? Which job should we take? Should we go back to school? Or start our own business? And the list goes on.
 

Picking a Career / Major

- Strong Interest Inventory® College Profile
Whether you're getting ready to go back to school, or going to school for the first time, then the Strong Interest College Profile is designed for you. The Strong Interest Inventory College Profile can help you choose a college major. More...
- Strong Interest Inventory® Professional Report
If you're thinking of changing jobs, changing careers or wondering which type of jobs would match your interests, then the Strong Interest Inventory Professional Report is designed for you. More...

- Career and Personality Assessments
- How To Find A Job You'll Enjoy
- Changing Places: Making a smoother career
    transition

 

Resources

- Occupational Outlook Handbook for Students
Exploring Career Information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics

 
 

 

 

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