By Patrick O’Connor You’ve been searching and searching for the perfect summer opportunity that will move your career path forward, and you just can’t find it. School or training is out until fall, and you thought finding a job would be hard, so you decided to find an internship instead—only to find that’s pretty hard to do as well. Now it’s almost June, and you’re still looking. What to do?…
By Noël Rozny Web Editor & Content Manager What was I most excited for after college graduation? That’s easy: my salary. And if you’re a recent graduate, I suspect you feel the same way. After four years of living on Ramen Noodles, of course you’re ready to start putting some money in your pocket. But there are some other benefits that come with life after college that you probably didn’t…
By Alexander Diedrick Just because most colleges are out for summer doesn’t mean that you should stop thinking about what your academic future will hold. For many freshmen, college is still a place that holds many unattained opportunities. One of the best choices you can make in completing your college experience is to take a minor. Just about every school offers minors in a variety of subject areas, and they…
It’s a given that you should always send a heartfelt thank you note after an interview, but it’s also possible to express a little too much gratitude. When I was talking with ConAgra recruiter JoDee Klinker a few months ago, she mentioned that she received a bouquet of flowers from a candidate after an interview. Klinker said the candidate went “above and beyond any expectation.” But it made me wonder:…
College graduation day is one you’ve been preparing for your entire academic career. You’ve got your cap, your gown, and four years of college experience, but are you really prepared for what comes after? In order to fully make the transition into the adult world, there are a few things from your college life you’ll need to let go. Life After College: 5 Habits to Change Bad Sleep Cycles In…
