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We really like you; you’ve got a great resume but… You can probably fill in the blank here. As a recent college graduate you’ve probably had enough disappointing interviews to write your own book of polite let downs and ridiculous excuses. You’ve probably been given so many different reasons for why each company doesn’t want to hire you that you’re desperately confused. You were too qualified for one position you applied for. They took one look at your resume, briefly spoke … [Read more...]
Okay, it probably is too late to land that dream summer internship you just found on Johnson and Johnson’s website, but that doesn’t mean it’s too late to get hired as the pool lifeguard or to find a decent paying position. If you’ve decided you want to work this summer and earn some cash for textbooks than here are some tips on landing a good position. Make a Resume Always have a resume with you. Even if you’re just walking through the mall looking for help wanted signs you … [Read more...]
Where are you going to work this summer? If you don’t have an internship lined up you may want to seriously consider some of these seasonal positions. They may not provide the most valuable working experience for your resume, but they’ll provide a little extra cash for the coming school year. Caddy – This definitely isn’t the easiest job on the list; after all, you’ll have to lug around a heavy golf bag in the scorching sun all day. However, if you’re good at it, you will be … [Read more...]
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If you haven't started looking for the perfect internship, it's time to get cracking. It's never too early to start sending in your resume and searching for a summer position, especially if you want a solid internship that will give your job applications a major boost after graduation...not just a seasonal job. Half the fun of finding an internship is searching for the perfect one. However, there are so many different options it can be hard to figure out what you want. So first you need to … [Read more...]
If you’re one of those really lucky students who does not start classes until February, skip over this paragraph. If you are one of the unlucky ones who is already back in session, suffering through your classes than Uloop has a different way of looking at your return to classes. So, stop thinking about all the friends having fun at home and check out the benefits of the J-term here. Roommate issues, anybody Are you dealing with a roommate that doesn’t respect you? Is he or she … [Read more...]
They're moving quickly, but if you’re still looking for a seasonal position to save some cash for textbooks and a new wardrobe, there may still be hope. According to Career Builder, 33% of seasonal staff employers are still hiring and 11% may continue to recruit into December. That means, you still have time to get your application in. But if you’re looking for a seasonal position, keep in mind that there is lots of competition out there. And it’s not just college students who are … [Read more...]
Work study was awesome. Although I didn’t realize it at the time, my simple front desk job in the library was the best job I would ever have in college. My only responsibilities were to check out books and pull course reserves out of the back room. Nobody cared how often I was late or called out sick, and I was given plenty of time to study on the job. Too much time actually. I thrive off of movement and activity. I hated sitting at the front desk all day with just my homework for … [Read more...]
