Career Skills & Resources
Interview prep, salary negotiation, networking, and the career skills nobody teaches you in school.
Internships
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Practicum vs Internship - What's the Difference?
Navigating the world of career development can often feel like learning a new language, especially when it comes to understanding the differences...
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Co-op vs. Internship
As a college student, you may be interested in rounding out your academic experience with experiential education. In other words, you want to gain...
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How To Quit An Internship In 7 Steps
You might leave an internship for many different reasons – you have a better opportunity, a family emergency, or the work environment is toxic. If you...
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How to Get an Internship with a Low GPA
The thought of applying for a tech internship excites you, but there’s something holding you back—your low GPA. Sound familiar? A less-than-stellar...
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How many internships you need to get a job
When you’re preparing to enter the job market, the right internship in your desired field can be just the ticket to landing your dream job. However,...
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How Old To Be An Intern?
We hear about college students landing internships all the time, but what if you’re an ambitious high school student who wants to jumpstart their...
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Does internship count as employment?
Applying for a job that requires prior work experience? Are you asking yourself, "Does an internship count as employment?" You're not alone! The short...
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How long do internships last?
How long do internships last? A typical full-time summer internship lasts 2-3 months. But, depending on the role and context, an internship could last...
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How to ask if an internship is paid - with templates
If you're in a hurry, use this template to ask if an internship is paid: Hi [INSERT NAME], I'm really excited about your [INSERT TYPE] internship. I...
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How to Get an Internship After Graduation
Should I get an internship after graduation? If this sounds familiar, you're probably wondering whether to take a job you're not thrilled about, keep...
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How to Cold Email For An Internship – Guide & Templates
Overview for how to cold email for an internship Why cold email for an internship? Cold emails work: I've gotten jobs, sold products, and put together...
Resume Tips
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How to Include Dean's List on Your Resume
You worked especially hard a few semesters in college and made the dean’s list. Should you include this award on your resume? If so, how? Hidden Front...
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How to List a Double Major on Your Resume
If you’ve graduated with a double major, you may be wondering the best way to list your education on your resume. It’s important that a potential...
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How to Write Phi Beta Kappa on a Resume (with Examples)
At nearly 250 years old, Phi Beta Kappa is known as the nation’s oldest academic honors society. Only a small percentage of college students are part...
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12 Examples of How to Put Eagle Scout on Resume
When you’re applying for tech jobs, it can be difficult to know what to include on your resume and what to leave off. If you’re an Eagle Scout, be sure...
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How To List Cum Laude On Resume - 4 Foolproof Examples
Congratulations! You've worked hard, received cum laude (or other Latin honors like magna or summa cum laude) and are applying for jobs. But how do you...
Job Transitions
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How Long to Stay at First Job After College
You worked hard throughout college and have started your first job. If you’re like many recent college graduates, you’re wondering how long you should...
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How to Quit a Job You Just Started
Sometimes you need to quit a job within the first week – or even before starting. Maybe you got a better offer. Maybe you realized it's the wrong role....
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How to Quit A Job – Guide & 7 Templates
OK. You're ready to leave (if you're on the fence, here's a quiz to make sure). Here's how to quit your job. Checklist to quit a job And, if you need...
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Should i quit my job – Quiz & FAQ
"Should I quit my job?" If you've never asked this question, you probably have a trust fund. Since you're on this page, you already know your job isn't...
Interview Prep
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How to Answer "How Did You Hear About This Job"
“How did you hear about this job?” is a common question during the interview process. It sounds like a straightforward inquiry, but your answer can...
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19 Killer Questions to Ask in a Startup Interview
Most startup interviews end with the potential employer asking you one final question: whether you have any questions of our own. Knowing what...
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How To Answer "Tell Me About Yourself" in an Interview
"Tell me about yourself," is the most important interview question to prepare for. Almost every interview will ask it in some form: Tell me about...
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How To Answer Sell Me This Pen
You walk into your first sales job interview, and Leo DiCaprio says to you, "Sell me this pen." Yes, it's a scene from a movie. But I've also heard...
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Complete Guide To Ace Your Informal Interview
Informal interviews are increasingly common at the start of an interview process. I've hired multiple people after they made great first impressions in...
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Getting a Job With Informational Interviews: Templates + Complete Guide
How to get a job with informational interviews Informational interviews are the single most important tool for networking your way to a great job. It’s...
Career Planning
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How Often Should You Get a Raise (and how to ask)?
No one enjoys feeling like they are being underpaid for their work, but for many employees, bringing up the topic of a raise can be an uncomfortable...
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How to Find the Right Career Coach or Counselor
We can all use a little help with our careers – especially when starting out, approaching a big decision, or feeling stuck. Wouldn't it be great to...
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Six steps to discover a career you love
To plan your career, you need to know where you’re going. What’s your goal — your dream job? Articulating your dream job is important for two reasons:...
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Is an MBA worth it? Here's how to make the decision.
Is an MBA worth it? It depends, but I regret getting my Harvard MBA. As an entrepreneur interested in tech startups, I’d be better off having spent...
Templates
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Five Proven Informational Interview Email Templates
This article covers five essential informational interview email templates: 📨 Subject lines people will open ☎️ Request email template 👋 Request...
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How to Reschedule a Job Interview: Use This Email Template
Email templates to reschedule your job interview Template email to reschedule interview Hi [INSERT NAME], I'm really looking forward to speaking with...
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No longer interested in job email – four templates
How do you email a company to tell them you're no longer interested in a job? Early in the process, it's fine to simply explain you're no longer...