Advice
Going Up? Bring Your Perfect Elevator Pitch
The elevator pitch serves as essential personal branding tool at networking events or cocktail parties
Advice
Insider Guides
Conquering the Career Fair
The career fair is the ultimate job bazaar: Dozens, or even hundreds, of employer booths set up. Mobs of job seekers milling around, handing out resumes and collecting company brochures, lured by the possibility of landing a quick job offer. While you shouldn't expect an on-the-spot job offer as a result of...
Advice
How to Make Your Holiday Party Pay
Make the best of of the holiday season by turning parties into networking opportunities
Advice
Teacher's Pet: Networking With Professors
5 ways to network with professors...without resorting to shameless apple-polishing
Advice
Shake It: Business Handshake Etiquette
Research shows a handshake can establish the same rapport that three hours of face-to-face conversation achieves
Advice
Taking the Plunge: Starting a Networking Conversation
Five key points for your networking dialogue
Blog posts
How to be a Stand Out Job Candidate Throughout College
Graduate schools, employers and recruiters are scanning your resume with a fine-tooth comb, looking for the items that set you apart from the rest. Make sure you take advantage of every opportunity.
Advice
Why Words Matter
In an interview, words matter--not only the words you choose but also how you put them together
Blog posts
Job Reference Roundup for the College Student
No matter what type of job you're applying for, it's likely that you'll be required to submit a list of references