So you've made it to graduation day and you're about to cross the stage proudly as your parents take far too many flash photos and cry tears of joy. With any luck and a few all-nighters, you've met your goals and are ready to join the working world, but based on your major, how likely are you to land a job once you graduate college?
Ask any college advisor about interning and you’ll be informed that these career previews are a cornucopia of benefits. They pad your resume, lead to networking, and of course, give a taste of the real world outside of cable television. But some internships give collegiettes™ a bit more than a comparative advantage and thicker skin.
It’s no secret that interns rank the lowest on the totem pole—which typically means no compensation. In exchange for money, you are given what employers like to call “experience.” But here’s an even bigger secret you might not have heard of: there are actually companies out there who will pay you to intern.
The following innovators, authors, entertainers and notable celebrities didn’t find success quickly or easily, but they all share a common denominator—they toughed it out and hit it big. Read on for 10 lessons you can learn from some of Her Campus’s favorite success stories.
New Year’s Eve is a time to both celebrate the past year and decide how to make the next one even better. While some collegiettes™ make New Year’s resolutions about losing weight or getting good grades, others of us use the new year as an incentive to find a (new) job.
Companies like Google, Zappos and Goldman Sachs are famous for the work they do AND for the way they treat their employees. From state-of-the-art gyms to free lunches and great healthcare programs, the 10 companies below are the cream of the crop when it comes to choosing a place to work!
