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MARCH 23, 2018
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MAY 16, 2018
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JANUARY 8, 2019
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SEPTEMBER 29, 2016
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MARCH 1, 2012
This is a post dedicated to the nostalgic feeling I’ve been having about my college days. College is the time of your life for many of us who go through the traditional college experience. I guess I’m just longing for the feeling of familiarity I had during my college experience.
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JUNE 29, 2017
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JULY 28, 2017
High school students find choosing the right college to be extremely overwhelming. That’s why it’s important to start preparing for college admission well in advance. There are a lot of factors you need to consider when choosing a college.
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MAY 16, 2019
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JULY 24, 2018
Universities and colleges award an average of 1 million associate’s degrees and nearly 2 million bachelor’s degrees to graduating students every year. A fair few (myself included) find themselves stepping into a world starkly different from college living. Whether you’re freshly graduated or dreaming of those college years so suddenly behind you, I have news for you: life after college is never what it seems, but this doesn’t mean it has to be a letdown.
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JULY 30, 2015
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FEBRUARY 20, 2015
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JUNE 25, 2017
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OCTOBER 11, 2017
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APRIL 30, 2015
The post The Game of College Life: Paying For College appeared first on Ms. Take out a $40,000 to cover college tuition, earn a college degree in general studies, and then select your chosen profession. Here is a list of college scholarships to get you started.
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JUNE 20, 2014
Dear Deb: I attended a community college for two years and then transferred to a more prestigious school for the last two years, culminating in my Bachelor of Business Administration. Do I need to list the community college on my resume? Ask Deb college resume
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JULY 26, 2018
Launch your Career online collegeIn 2018, online education no longer seems like a scam or a joke. So many legitimate schools offer online courses - free and tuition-based - that students need not worry whether they are truly enhancing their future by enrolling in an internet-based program.
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AUGUST 14, 2015
We thought it would be a great idea to list the best college grad job search sites. College Grads
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MARCH 16, 2016
If you've been listening to the advice of your professors, college career center and yes, even your parents, you've been preparing for your job search and should already be looking for a job. College Grads Resumes
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FEBRUARY 10, 2016
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OCTOBER 1, 2014
College Grad Career advice College Grads Presented By Campbellsville University Graduate & Professional Studies We are always eager to hear from our readers. Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions or suggestions regarding CareerAlley content. Good luck in your search, Joey Google+ Joey@careeralley.com Job Search job title, keywords, company, location jobs by.
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DECEMBER 11, 2014
Don’t be surprised but your college or university Career Services Department is very likely to have some of the best opportunities for you to meet and impress employers. Most colleges will publish events and opportunities online or via an email newsletter.
Careers Done Write
JULY 4, 2013
You can’t deny the power of a college degree when it comes to salary and long-term financial well-being. However, with college prices escalating and the concerns over student loan debt, many college candidates are thinking twice about the $200,000+ price tag.
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OCTOBER 12, 2015
College GradsBut, starting is not enough. Anyone can start anything. No one can experience what you don’t finish. As Seth Godin puts it, “You’ve got to ship.” That means you’ve got to have the courage to put yourself out there.
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JUNE 15, 2016
four years of college may not be enough to land the job of your choice. On the contrary, your college diploma just means you are now qualified to look for a job. College Grads College Job Search Internships Interviews Networking ResumesGraduation does guarantee a job. But why wait until you graduate.
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FEBRUARY 17, 2019
The choice to continue your education past the required amount of schooling is a personal one, but it’s often a smart one if you’d like to improve certain skills and advance your career. Launch your Career Education Online Education
Jobacle
NOVEMBER 6, 2017
The transition from college to the real world does not have to be a brutal shock. Here are some realizations that will help your transition into a full-time career after college so it is fulfilling and enjoyable. Career Advice Gen Y Career after college mindset
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JULY 15, 2018
The post Should I Save or Pay off College Debt Post Graduation? Life After College Money college debt student debtYou finally have your diploma in hand! It’s potentially the key to a great job and financial independence…and with it comes a heaping pile of debt.
Ms. Career Girl
SEPTEMBER 28, 2017
You were in such a hurry to graduate from college. That’s the question most people have when they graduate from college and start looking for their first job. Remember how difficult it was for you to make a transition from high school to college?
Career Alley
FEBRUARY 12, 2016
College Grads Online Career Tips SuccessSet SMART (specific, measurable, actionable, realistic, and timely) goals for yourself and stick to them. Keep them in front of you, so they can encourage you to press on.
Career Alley
OCTOBER 29, 2013
Arguably, your job search as a college grad should start long before you graduate, not after you’ve graduated. That being said, if you’ve not done any job search prep during your college years you can’t go back in time but there’s plenty you can do now.
Ms. Career Girl
JANUARY 13, 2015
The post 8 College Habits You Need to Let Go of In Your Professional Life appeared first on Ms. If you’ve just finished college and are about to enter the “real world,” your lifestyle is about to take a 180-degree turn. Dressing Like a College Student.
Career Realism
AUGUST 9, 2019
Congratulations, recent college grad! Here are some great inspirational quotes recent college grads can turn to if they're feeling discouraged by the job search. Where there is love and inspiration, I don't think you can go wrong." — Ella Fitzgerald Think about your college major.
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NOVEMBER 25, 2015
College Grads College GradFor seniors, it’s important to follow a few simple steps to keep stress level from peaking come graduation time.
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JULY 15, 2015
College Grads Entry level jobsOkay, so you graduated in May and still don’t have a job. Just your luck to graduate in the worst economy since the Great Depression. But, believe it or not, there are jobs out there and one of them has your name on it. “Ha” you say? I kid you not. You just need to […].
Ms. Career Girl
OCTOBER 23, 2017
Life After College: Downhill? For a whole range of reasons, life after college just keeps on getting better and better. After college, your living arrangements are likely to improve and as a young professional your standards will rise.
Career Alley
NOVEMBER 3, 2013
When they do finally graduate, many college students will face the pressures of a depleted job market. Here are a few of the many ways to begin pursuing your career while still in college. College is an excellent time to build a core network that will help propel you into the future.
Career Realism
AUGUST 13, 2019
Things to remember : You will not land your dream job right out of college. It can be intimidating for recent college graduates to enter the workforce after graduation. You did it! You managed to survive the long nights cramming and countless research papers.
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