Stories relevant to students seeking advice, updates and relevant information pertaining to landing employment and/or co-op positions
Business cards seem like such an old-fashioned thing to have. With the advent of cellphones and LinkedIn, isn’t the humble business card now obsolete?
Surprisingly, the answer is no: business cards are still a key part of networking in many fields. And therefore, it’s important that you have one—even as a student.
References are an important component of any successful job or placement search. You can have an impressive resume, interesting cover letter, and exemplary portfolio, but for employers there’s nothing like having another person tell them how awesome you are.
You should dedicate some time to choosing who you use as references. Your references can make or break your job hunt efforts.
Here are some foolproof ways to have awesome references.
It’s the hardest part of building a LinkedIn profile, but it’s arguably the most important: it’s the personal summary. It’s the best real estate on your profile, where you have a chance to show employers your personality and tell them why your experience makes you the ideal candidate.
When you’re a student, writing your summary can feel like an uphill battle. How do you prove to employers that your experience makes you an ideal hire, when you don’t have any experience?
Fear not: you can write a memorable, professional, and powerful summary with any level of experience. Below, we look at four steps to do it.
When you first land a job out of college, you may be faced with a brand-new dilemma. What are you going to wear? No matter who you are or what industry you’re, there will be workplace expectations on your wardrobe. Whether it’s steel toe boots for construction or formal blazers for those in business, you will likely need to go pick up a few pieces before day one.
Clothes may seem inconsequential, but they’re not. In fact, employers will get an impression of you immediately based on what you’re wearing. How you present yourself will become a part of your reputation whether you like it or not. So, you want to present yourself well, but what’s the best way of doing it?
Below, we look at 4 key ways to start building your professional wardrobe in time for your first day at your new job.
