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  • Best Internships for 2019

    2/7/19
    By: Vault

    As of November 2018, Vault released their latest Internship Rankings. Annual Internship Rankings highlight the top internship programs in 16 categories, including Most Prestigious Internships, Best Ov … Read more

  • Noncompete, Nonsolicitation, Nondisclosure Agreements: What You Need to Know

    10/16/18
    By: Courtesy of the National Association of Colleges and Employers

    Many employers require new—and current—employees to execute agreements that contain restrictive covenants. Employers require such agreements to protect their customer relationships, confidential infor … Read more

  • Mastering the Art of Adaptation With an Internship Abroad

    10/9/18
    By: Lexie Kadlec - Courtesy of the National Association of Colleges and Employers

    If you ever visit Chile, you’ll realize immediately that your textbook Spanish won’t get you far. Though most of Latin America boasts their own regional slang, Chileans take creative language to the n … Read more

  • LinkedIn Professional: Profile Development Tips

    10/2/18
    By: Tiffany Waddell Tate- Courtesy of the National Association of Colleges and Employers

    LinkedIn is a tool for students and alumni to build connections, but frequently, many don’t quite know how to maximize their digital presence online. LinkedIn is one of many tools you can use to creat … Read more

  • What’s Important to Your First Employer? GPA or Experience?

    9/25/18
    By: Courtesy of the National Association of Colleges and Employers

    Note: According to a survey of employers, the vast majority of employers with internship (75.2 percent) and co-op (65.9 percent) programs indicated the primary focus of these programs was to recruit c … Read more

  • A New Approach to the Traditional Resume

    9/11/18
    By: Kathy Anderson and Michelle Mignot, Courtesy of the National Association of Colleges and Employers.

    Imagine putting together a resume that includes: Active hyperlinks to direct employers to work samples, websites, blogs, projects, and audio and video clips; Touches of color or unique fonts; Material … Read more

  • Preparing for Your Video Interview

    9/4/18
    By: Courtesy of the National Association of Colleges and Employers.

    Your next interview may not be face-to-face—it could be through Skype, Google Hangout, Facetime, or a webcam. According to one recent survey, 55 percent of employers have used video interviewing as a … Read more

  • A Paid Gap Year With a Purpose

    8/28/18
    By: by Aly Ferguson - Courtesy of the National Association of Colleges and Employers.

    It is becoming more and more popular to encourage students to take a gap year to gain experience and skills that are appealing on graduate and professional school applications, and help them find thei … Read more

  • Your College Has a Career Center. Here Are 5 Good Reasons to Use It!

    8/21/18
    By: James Andersen is Career and Placement Services Coordinator at Coastal Carolina Community College

    Josh just graduated from a major university two months ago with a degree in computer science. Josh has a lot going for him. He’s young and driven, and he’s super-duper smart. He’s the kind of guy that … Read more

  • What Parents of Prospective College Students Should Know

    6/26/18
    By: By Marcia B. Harris and Sharon L. Jones. Courtesy of the National Association of Colleges and Employers.

    Get insight into 10 career-related areas so you can help your son or daughter plan for a career.  1. Choosing a career/choosing a major Security vs. adventure. Accountant, Peace Corps volunteer, journ … Read more