Articles
July, 2010
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Are Straight A’s in College Necessary?
The question of whether getting straight A’s college is necessary has been debated for a long time, and what it comes down to are your ultimate goals. If you want to go to med school or grad school to eventually...
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Getting Off on the Right Foot with a New Job
Everyone goes through that awkward first day of work with a new company - you know the one, where you cant remember anyone’s name and wonder if you are doing enough work, but not too much so that you don’t...
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Market Yourself!
If you are looking to become successful in your industry, or gain notoriety, then you are going to have to market yourself. Your resume and references can only take you so far and there are more ways to market yourself...
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Entry-level Salary Survival Tips
Depending on your living situation, getting by on an entry-level salary can be tough at times. With bills like rent, utilities, phone, car, student loans, and food costs, living paycheck to paycheck is more of a reality than one would...
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Finding that Dreaded Summer Job
Holding a job while in college can be tough, especially if you are taking more than one class. Balancing school with work while making time for studying and socializing can really take its toll – mentally and physically. If...
June, 2010
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Celebrities and Their Majors
Earning a college degree is important if you want a good paying job and, more than that, if you want to have experiences that will prepare you for the rest of your life. A lot of celebrities went to college...
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Love Your Career Field, But Hate Your Job? Move on.
Do you like your career field, but can't stand your job? You're not alone. Many choose a college major or go into a specific career field because they are passionate about a particular area of study. For one reason or...
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No Experience, No Problem: Job Hunting with Just a Degree
Recent college graduates face one of the hardest setbacks when they go job hunting: lack of experience. Employers spend a lot of energy reviewing applicants (by the hundreds sometimes), and as a result must be very scrupulous in their decision...
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Time for a Career Change
You have been working the same job for a while now and there’s a chance you are feeling restless in your position. If your current job isn’t fulfilling you the way you need, it might be time to reassess your...
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Relieving the Bore of Entry-Level Jobs
One of the biggest complaints about entry-level jobs by workers is how incredibly boring they can be. Criticisms mostly come from the frustrations of being assigned menial tasks with little responsibility attached to them. A competent worker will easily finish...