A Day in the Life : Assistant Wind Developer for an Independent Power Company (Energy)

8:00 AM: After waking up in the Holiday Inn in a remote part of Iowa, you get in your rented SUV and drive into town to have a breakfast meeting at the local diner with the mayor. Your development team …

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4 Simple Money Management Tips for Students

With inflation on the rise, the cost of basic necessities—from food and clothing to gas and electricity—is going up. This means that, in addition to pandemic stress, students now have to deal with an elevated cost of living. So, to …

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Answering Interview Questions Like “Why Are You Currently Unemployed?”

When you’re currently out of work and job hunting, you might feel like your unemployment status is a red flag for recruiters and hiring managers. Certainly, some employers are going to look at your lack of employment as a problem, …

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How to Find Resources for First Generation Professionals

Are you a first generation professional? You may belong to this demographic without knowing that there is even a term for it. First generation professionals are those who are the first in their families to enter the professional workforce.

You …

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Maximizing Your Network for Job Opportunities

In today’s job market, making connections matters—a lot! Have you ever wondered why some people seem to land great job opportunities effortlessly? It’s often because of their network.

Your network is like a circle of friends, serving as a vital …

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What Is Git? Definition and How to Use It

Git is a version control system that allows software engineers, programmers, and developers to work together on projects. In Git, engineers can record every change to a source code, making it easy for them to revert to older versions and …

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Job Market Trends: How Market Research Insights Can Help Improve Your Search for Executive Roles

You’ve gained enough experience and polished your skills to qualify for executive roles. But now, you aren’t sure which position will be most suitable for you or how you can ensure recruiters don’t overlook you and go for other candidates.

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Bank of America Internships Guide: Programs and Application Tips

Bank of America internships allow students to explore career options and build real-world skills at one of the world’s most prominent retail, corporate, and investment banks. Bank of America offers over 15 different internship programs, providing a range of options …

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Are micro-internships, internships, apprenticeships, or co-ops best for job-seeking students?

It is understandable that many college and university students don’t understand just how much value most hiring managers and others involved in recruiting place on experience as opposed to grades and other academic achievements. Certainly, many employers primarily hire based …

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Alternative Paths For Your Journalism Degree

In 1995, I sat in my Intro to Journalism class at Baruch College when my professor Bridgett Davis imparted some words of wisdom on us all. She informed us that there was little money to be made in journalism and …

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