March 29, 2024

Careers

5 Tips for Perfecting Your Resume

Even for English majors, writing a resumé that results in an interview isn’t easy. To gain the attention of a prospective job recruiter, your resumé must be tailored to meet a company’s specified expectations and design preferences. This includes keywords, correct grammar, and spelling and a readable page layout. An effective resumé is much more than a cold presentation of...[Read more...]

7 Surprising Ways to Land Your Dream Job

Most people have a dream job they have always longed to have at some point in their career. Some give up too soon without finding that unique position they would love to have. Others keep trying to find it without success. Here are seven surprising ways to land your dream job that you may not have considered. Ask around. It...[Read more...]

6 Ways To Get More Experience Outside Of The Classroom

While education is one of the most important steps in furthering yourself as a person, it is but a mere stepping stone for the rest of your life. It gives you just enough of an education to begin tackling the problems in a given field. Experience is a more difficult form of education that can only be obtained through doing....[Read more...]

Enhance your career prospects with co- and extra-curriculars

Sometimes in college, the process of getting a degree can seem plodding and ineffective. Many students passionate and eager to get started in their professions can become frustrated when they’re forced to sit in a classroom absorbing materials that don’t relate to their desired field of employment. It’s easy to view these students as slackers, but in reality they’re very...[Read more...]

Thank You, Thank You Very Much: APPRECIATION

“You didn’t have to love me like you did, but you did, but you did. And I thank you.” – ZZ Top APPRECIATION Reward a job well done.Give back to the community.Cultivate random acts of kindness.Write a thank you note. I appreciate you reading this success advice from my book, “Rock to the Top: What I Learned About Success from the World’s...[Read more...]

Turn your accounting degree into life as a CPA

Anyone that has passed the Uniform CPA Exam knows what a great feat they accomplished. The CPA Exam is considered by many to be the toughest and most rigorous professional exam in the world. The pass rate is just one indicator of this and despite having studied accounting for the better part of 4 years and have completed the required...[Read more...]

8 Tips for Starting a Successful Career Journey

In everyone’s life, there’s a moment when the yesterday student graduates from his alma mater and starts thinking over what to do in his future life. It’s nearly impossible to find a college graduate who wouldn’t be dreaming about a successful career. Of course, there is no universal formula for success, but there are several major rules that can help...[Read more...]

How Do I Get Better Grades on Discussion Forum Posts?

How many of you out there take classes that require discussion forum posts and responses? Maybe you feel like this student: You think you’ve done well and then find out that your writing wasn’t strong enough. Dear Chatty Professor,I “beef up” my discussion forum responses as the professor asks, but still not receiving full points. Do you have any additional...[Read more...]

LinkedIn for Success: When You Start to Look for that First Job

“It’s not what you know but who you know.” That’s what I used to joke with the other radio personalities about as we sat backstage at the latest sold-out show from the comfort of a VIP area with free food and drinks as well as full access to the stars of the band. Little did I know at the time, how...[Read more...]

The Advantages and Disadvantages of Internships

Internships provide real career and educational benefits to undergraduate and graduate-level students.  Terms and conditions vary, but most internships have positive impacts on educational outcomes.  There are a few disadvantages worth noting, but the pros outweigh the cons for students seeking internships. Advantages Gain real-world experience – An internship that relates to your field of study can help you better understand...[Read more...]