Career Career How-To's

There's no doubt that networking has huge benefits, but networking shouldn't be limited to professionals or even “adults.” Some of the most valuable connections you can make are with people your own age—after all, some day we will be the ones in charge! Whether they can put you in touch with the internship coordinator at your favorite company or help you find a place to live in a new city, there are plenty of benefits to networking with peers. Here are some creative ways to network with people our own age. Join a professional club A campus organization that focuses on your career is a great...
Summer is fast approaching, which means many collegiettes have job and internships interviews coming up. You already know how to write a perfect cover letter and how to craft an awesome resume—but interviewing is a completely different animal. Being put on the spot can be super stressful and intimidating, but with enough preparation and practice, acing an interview can become second-nature. We asked Martin Yate, the author of the award-winning Knock ’Em Dead job search book series for his best interviewing tips for collegiettes. Follow this guide and you'll be sure to nail the interview and...
By now, you’ve mastered the art of the résumé, perfected your LinkedIn profile, and maybe even started your own blog, so clearly you’re on the path to success. But on top of all of those awesome professional tools, should you have a personal website, too?    To Make a Site or Not to Make a Site? Creating a personal website is becoming increasingly common among college students, especially those in more creative fields like communications, photography, film, music, or art. Collegiettes looking to show off their skills tend to be advocates of creating personal websites.  Sara*, a senior at...