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    3 Professional, Personal, And Academic Goals For The New Semester

    Setting new goals is an important way of tracking your progress. And when you’ve got a whole life and career ahead of you, making progress is an important thing. However, that doesn’t mean new goals aren’t dangerous. Setting yourself up for failure with absurd, unattainable goals only leaves you feeling disappointed in yourself, even when … Continue reading “3 Professional, Personal, And Academic Goals For The New Semester”
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    Tried-And-True Tricks For Improving Your Grades In Spring Semester (That Won’t Take Up All Your Time)

    Getting your grades up: a classic New Year’s resolution. It’s also an excellent way to improve your chances of getting your dream job, impressing your parents, and just feeling more confident in yourself. The problem is that most of the traditional methods for doing so are—to put it delicately—super boring. So, we’ve put together some … Continue reading “Tried-And-True Tricks For Improving Your Grades In Spring Semester (That Won’t Take Up All Your Time)”
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    The Best And Worst Things To Say During Entry-Level Salary Negotiation

    Salary negotiation is a difficult thing to do at any age. And when you’re barely out of college, looking for your first job, asking for more money or benefits can feel ungrateful or downright sleazy. However, most employers are prepared to negotiate when they make their first offer—and the worst thing that can happen to … Continue reading “The Best And Worst Things To Say During Entry-Level Salary Negotiation”
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    New Year, New (Virtual) You: 5 Ways To Boost Your Social Media Presence To Advance Your Career

    New year, new you? Here’s a different way of thinking about it: Try crafting a new online persona. According to a study by CareerBuilder, 70 percent of employers are checking out your online presence during the recruiting process. And part of that examination is seeing whether you actually have one in the first place. That … Continue reading “New Year, New (Virtual) You: 5 Ways To Boost Your Social Media Presence To Advance Your Career”
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    New Year, New Job? 5 Steps To Make Sure Your Next Job Is Better Than Your Last

    Finding a new job is one of the most popular New Year’s resolutions—this is especially true for recent grads. Even college seniors are in on the action as they hustle to find their perfect post-grad position. Because of these trends, the competition is going to be fierce, so here are a few ways to ensure … Continue reading “New Year, New Job? 5 Steps To Make Sure Your Next Job Is Better Than Your Last”
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    When To Keep Applying: How Many Job Or Internship Applications Is Enough?

    One of the most frustrating parts of the job search process is feeling like you’ve tried and failed. You’ve submitted applications, written cover letters, and—worst of all—waited. And if you’re still coming up short, you might start to feel like things are never going to work out. Here are a few things you need to … Continue reading “When To Keep Applying: How Many Job Or Internship Applications Is Enough?”
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    5 New Year’s Resolutions You Can Finish In A Single Morning

    Setting New Year’s resolutions can sometimes feel like a trap. Eating only salads, giving up Starbucks, going to bed before eleven o’clock: These are pipe dreams for many of us. However, there are some things that you can knock out not only in the first week of the New Year, but in the first day. … Continue reading “5 New Year’s Resolutions You Can Finish In A Single Morning”
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    When Should You Start Applying To Your First Full-Time Job?

    Applying to your first full-time job can be confusing. Often you have no idea where to start. What are the kinds of titles you should be searching for? How can you leverage your internship and other professional connections to help? But, one of the most confusing aspects is the timing: When should you start applying … Continue reading “When Should You Start Applying To Your First Full-Time Job?”
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