If you’re gearing up for the job hunt, or are knee-deep in it, then you already know: good jobs are hard to come by. So if you want to land one, it’s important to distinguish yourself. Here’s how: 1. Network. Without a doubt, the biggest tool available to you is networking. Most likely your school [...]
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By: dcotrone | Published: March 14, 2013
It’s that time of year again: cover letter time. Whether you’re applying for an internship or a job out there in the real world, a solid cover letter could get your foot in the door of a potential employer. Without a doubt, the key to snagging an interview is making a good first impression. And [...]
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By: Ian Bass | Published: March 1, 2013
Post-graduate life comes with many financial burdens. Not only do you have to pay for all of life’s requisites–that’s food and a place to live at the bare minimum, not to mention car payments, health insurance, and everything else–you’ve probably got student loans to pay back. That means you need a job as of yesterday, [...]
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By: Ian Bass | Published: September 18, 2012
Finishing school is only half the upward battle of paying for it. Now that you’ve got your degree, you’re understandably anxious to use it—because what good is an education that doesn’t pay for itself in the long run? Here’s where to start.
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By: Ian Bass | Published: May 16, 2012
Let’s get a sad fact out of the way first: while summer is a good time to have fun, it’s an even better time to get out and get working. And who couldn’t use a little extra cash in their wallet? Maybe you’re in high school. That means you’ve got four years of tuition in [...]
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By: dcotrone | Published: March 18, 2013