Find your perfect internship with these tips
By Molly Nguyen, Staff Writer
January 28, 2019
Filed under Career Guide, Special Sections
Searching for internships as a college student can be very stressful, and it is that time of the year again. It can be an overwhelming process, especially if some of your friends already have an internship ready to go. If you are struggling to get an internship, the following advice may be...
Storytelling offers happy (job) endings
By Serina Taluja, Assistant Special Sections Editor
January 28, 2019
Filed under Career Guide, Special Sections
While time management, strong communication and organization are all fine skills to present on a resume, there’s an ability that is becoming more marketable than all the rest in today’s job market. It’s not one that goes on your resume, either. It’s one that comes into play once you are past th...
Strengthen your resume with these tricks
By Natalie Stanowski, Staff Writer
January 28, 2019
Filed under Career Guide, Uncategorized
As the time for career fairs and summer internship applications approaches, it’s common to worry about polishing your resume to perfection. While scheduling a meeting with the Career Center or your academic adviser can help organize and fine tune your resume, it can be difficult to figure out what t...
Create basic resume with four easy steps
By Sonal Singh, Staff Writer
January 28, 2019
Filed under Career Guide, Special Sections
Whether you’re a freshman dipping your toes into the professional world for the first time at the spring career fair or a senior hoping to find your dream job, one of the most vital elements of your goals is your resume. When structuring your resume, it is necessary to effectively communicate your experien...
Prepare past your resume for career fairs
By Aayush Aggarwal, Staff Writer
January 28, 2019
Filed under Career Guide, Special Sections
Engineering students are heavily encouraged to attend the career fair to show off their skills and expertise to potential employers. However, we’re rarely told how to make ourselves stand out. The most common advice goes something along the lines of “Bring at least 10 copies of your resume with ...
Impress future employers with your profile
By Ava Traverso, Staff Writer
January 28, 2019
Filed under Career Guide, Special Sections
Throughout life, one of the most necessary and intimidating aspects of entering the adult world is career hunting. An important factor in finding the perfect job involves the external image you put out to employers. Even though the prospect may seem daunting at first, it can be easier than you think. ...
College degree doesn’t reflect future
By Zack Fishman, Staff Writer
January 28, 2019
Filed under Career Guide, Special Sections
Census data analyzed by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York shows about 27 percent of all college graduates without a graduate degree hold a job related to their major. That is to say, nearly three-quarters of undergraduate students will spend enormous amounts of time learning a curriculum that won...
Master these sections before taking LSAT
By Yoav Margalit, Staff Writer
January 26, 2019
Filed under Career Guide, Special Sections
Trying to figure out where you want to go after your bachelor’s degree is kind of like eyeing different pieces of cake in a bakery. Most of them look pretty good, all of them look overpriced and you’re pretty sure you’ll regret whichever one you end up choosing. That said, if you are considering law school...
Learn something new from each job
By Yoav Margalit, Staff Writer
January 29, 2018
Filed under Career Guide, Special Sections
When we’re small, we look to what bigger people do with a bit of awe. We see people demonstrating how they do their job, and we ask ourselves, “When did they learn how to do something so complicated, so well?” Then we grow up and realize that there is no secret; we learn to be better, more productive...
How to find the best internships
By Julie Kang, Staff Writer
January 28, 2018
Filed under Career Guide, Special Sections
Choosing an internship or finding one that is the right fit for you might seem relatively simple, but it can be a struggle as many factors are involved in selecting the best one for you: date, location, salary and even relevance to your major. Even though the Internet seems to have all the answers, the reli...
Four ways to boost your interview confidence
By Molly Zupan, Staff Writer
January 28, 2018
Filed under Career Guide, Special Sections
Tomorrow is the big day. At 9 a.m. sharp, you have an interview with a representative from your favorite company. Feeling anxious, eager and everything in between, you wonder if you’re ready. You remind yourself that past semesters have been preparing you for this quickly approaching moment. Don’t p...
Five questions to ask your academic adviser this semester
By Meral Aycicek, Assistant Special Sections Editor
January 28, 2018
Filed under Career Guide, Special Sections
Like many other students, you might be feeling stressed or confused about what the next years may hold. Many students try to tackle this issue on their own instead of seeking out their academic advisor to help alleviate the stress. Every college has a different way of scheduling advising appointments. Explore...
