Are you scrolling through TikTok and Reels, getting tempted by “career gurus” telling you to quit without a backup plan, “act your wage,” or job-hop every 12 months to maximize your salary? While these high-energy hacks might generate a lot …
Remote work isn’t going anywhere. And for early-career job seekers, that’s genuinely good news. You’re no longer limited to roles within commuting distance of your campus or hometown. A company based in San Francisco can hire you while you’re finishing …
By Vicki Salemi, career expert at Monster.com
You’ve heard of doom scrolling, but what happens when it’s doom searching? You’re applying to jobs, interviewing and ready to crush that first job out of school and bam…the process may feel stalled …
Pre-vet students often look at a 4% acceptance rate and convince themselves they don’t have a chance. I see it all the time. But that number is misleading, and building your school list around it is one of the fastest …
You’ve heard the word a hundred times. Your professor mentioned it. That one upperclassman on LinkedIn keeps posting about their “consulting internship.” And now you’re wondering: what does consulting actually mean, and is it something worth pursuing?
Here’s the thing, …
Even if you haven’t had your first professional job, you’ve likely built transferable skills through internships, volunteering, classes, and extracurriculars. These skills can transfer from one role to another and include soft skills like collaboration and problem-solving, as well as …
Getting work experience when you’ve never worked before can feel like a paradox. You need job skills to get hired, but you often need experience to build those skills.
While many students turn to internships for their first professional experience, …
By Jim Stroud, career intelligence analyst and job search workshop facilitator for college students
Hollywood just handed college students the cheat code for surviving the AI job market.
On May 7, 2026, the Golden Globes released their eligibility rules for …
Losing a job can leave you feeling uncertain about what comes next. You may worry about your finances, your future, or how long it will take to find another opportunity. Even though a layoff is difficult, it also gives you …
By Jasmine Escalera, PhD, career expert at MyPerfectResume
You landed the offer and the salary and benefits look good. On paper, your offer feels like a no-brainer. But there’s something most early-career professionals don’t realize until they’re already in the …
