Career How-Tos

With fall job fairs upon us, we want to help you get prepared so you can put that college degree to work as soon as you graduate. Many colleges hold career fairs, but who really knows how to make the most of them (i.e., do something besides just wander around aimlessly and maybe pick up a few business cards)?
A resume: One document to show the world—aka that potential employer—what you’re made of. The pressure is on. With a million different ways to set up resumes and a thousand different things to put on your resume it’s easy for it to go wrong. Never fear, Her Campus is here!
With summer at a close, it’s important to maintain the professional relationships you have built through internships and work experiences.
In the immortal words of Spider-Man, “With great power comes great responsibility.” So, while it is super amazing to send and receive information via email in mere seconds, you have to remember that when you’re sending emails to potential employers, you need to maintain a respectful, professional attitude at all times.
Whether you’ve completed HC’s steps to land a summer internship , are looking into a part-time job at the mall, or are thinking about graduate school, it’s likely that you will need a letter of recommendation to complete your application.
Job or internship interviews can be pretty intimidating if you’re not prepared. But if you know what to expect, you can ace that interview and land the job.