College and High School Career Advice
Advice for Grads From a Veteran College Recruiter
Advice and tips for college graduates from a veteran college recruiter.
Best Health Care Jobs for College Grads
Information on the best health care jobs for college graduates.
College Student Resume Writing Tips
What to include in a resume for college students and recent graduates, plus resume writing tips and advice.
Beware of Marketing Jobs for College Grads
Employers, realizing the relative degree of comfort that many grads have with marketing, sometimes disguise sales positions by assigning them titles like "Marketing Associate". Here's how to make sure the job is legitimate.
Connecting College Majors to Careers
The key for interview success for college students is to provide concrete evidence to employers that you possess the skills needed succeed in that role. Here's how to present your skills to employers.
The Grad's Guide to Surviving Life Back at Home
Experts estimate that up to 80% of new college graduates will return to their family home to live after graduation. Here's what grads do to enhance relationships with parents and prepare for a move towards independence?
Gap Year Programs
Information on gap year programs, including the types of programs available for high school and college students and where to find program information.
Top 10 College Graduate Recruiting Tips
Tips and strategies for employers to enhance college recruting programs and to source and engage college students and graduates.
How To Decide if a Company is a Good Match
Tips and advice for college seniors and grads on how to decide if a company is a good match for your first job.
How to Break Into the Financial Services Industry
Interested in a career in financial services? Here's how to get started in a financial services industry career for college students and alumni.
Cover Letter Tips for College Students
Top 10 cover letter writing tips for college students and graduates.
How to Find a Summer Camp Job
How to find summer camp jobs as counselors, staff-in-training, activity specialists, kitchen staff, office workers and groundskeepers.
How to Get a Job Teaching Abroad
Here's information on finding summer employment abroad including information on visa requirements, organizations which help you secure international employment, tips on working overseas, and summer abroad job listings.
How to Job Search During Semester Break
Tips and advice for college students on how to job search, find employers, and network during semester break.
How to Network Your Way to Post-Grad Employment
Career networking tips for college students and graduations seeking post-graduate employment.
How to Succeed in Your First Job after College
Tips and advice for how to succeed in your first job after college, including making the best impression on your new boss, working with a team, managing your social media activities, professional networking and development, and more strategies for first job success.
How Much Time to Spend on a Job Search
How much time should you spend on a job search? It varies depending on whether you are currently employed or out of work. Here's advice on how much time to spend and how to get the most out of your job search activities.
How to Make the Most Out of College Networking Events
How to make the most out of college networking events including opportunities for student and alumni networking, getting ready for the event, how to successfully participate, how to make contacts, and the best way to follow up with the people you meet.
Post Graduate Volunteer Opportunities
Information on volunteer opportunities for college grads, including the best post grad volunteer experiences and how to find a volunteer opportunity for after college.
Parent's Guide to Helping the Stuck at Home Grad
Advice and tips for parents on how to help your stuck at home college grad.
Resume Tips for High School Students
Resume writing advice for high school students, including when you need a resume and what to include on your resume, plus samples.
How to Ace the Second Interview
When you are selected for a second interview you will often meet with managers and other staff in departments related to your hire. What can you do to prove to these individuals that you have the right stuff to succeed in their arena? Here's how to ace a second interview.
Summer Jobs Abroad
Here's information on finding summer employment abroad including information on visa requirements, organizations which help you secure international employment, tips on working overseas, and summer abroad job listings.
Summer Job Interview Tips
Summer job interview tips including interview preparation tips, how to respond to interview questions, and how to follow up after the interview.
Summer Job Search Tips for High School Students
Summer job search tips and advice for high school students seeking summer employment.
The Key to Interview Success for College Students
The key for interview success for college students is to provide concrete evidence to employers that you possess the skills needed succeed in that role. Here's how to present your skills to employers.
Sports Management, Marketing and Communications Careers
Check out some of the options worth considering in the field of sports management, marketing and communication and tips for grooming your background while in college or high school so you can enter the field.
Tips for Attending a College Job Fair
Tips and advice for attending a college job fair, including how to prepare, what to wear, how to introduce yourself to employers, and how to follow up after the event.
How to Evaluate Offers for Your First Job
How to evaluate your first job offers, including questions to ask the employers, how to determine if the job is a good fit, how to evaluate salary, and more information on evaluating a job offer.
Tips for Shaping Your Life Outside Work
You've landed your first post-grad job and since you don't have any homework or college activities, you have lots of time to fill outside of work. How can you structure this time in a fun and productive way which will advance your life and career?
Tips for College Grads Who Don't Have a Job
Advice for college graduates who don't have a job by graduation, including how to get help from your college, networking tips and job search strategies.
Tips for Launching an Advertising Career
Tips and advice for high school and college students and graduates interested in a career in advertising.
Top 10 Student / Graduate Job Search Mistakes
It's hard enough for college or high school students to find that plum internship or post-grad job in this economy when they do everything right, but it's easy to make a mistake and complicate your job search. Here are the top 10 job search mistakes students and grads make and how to avoid them.
Tips for Launching Your Career in Public Relations
Tips and advice for college students interested in a career in public relations.
Top 10 Tips for Building a Law Career
Tips and advice for college students interested in a career in public relations.
Training Programs for College Graduates
Information on training programs for college graduates including industries and functional areas with programs, how to find companies, how to apply, and how to land a job.
Types of Summer Camp Jobs
Information on the different types of summer camp jobs including counselors, counselors-in-training, activity specialists, kitchen staff, office and administrative workers, health care staff and other summer camp positions.
Types of Summer Jobs for Teens
Information on the types of summer job options available for teens, including jobs at parks, camps, resorts, beaches, retail, sports venues, amusement parks, restaurants and more.
Tips for Starting a New Job
Review the top 20 tips for success in a new job, including how to communicate with co-workers and managers, how to build relationships at work, what to do if you need help and more strategies for new job success.
Why College Seniors Should Start Their Job Search Early
Tips and advice on when and how to start a job search for college seniors, including information on campus recruiting, off-campus job searching, networking, and getting help from your career office and faculty.
What to Look for in a Career Office when Choosing a College
What should you look for in a career office when you are choosing a college? Here's a list of the top criteria to use to appraise colleges and try to determine which schools will provide the best foundation for a future career.
Guest Author Mike Profita
Guest author Mike Profita is an expert on career development for the college population and served as Director of Career Services at Skidmore College for 24 years.