Is $20 an Hour Good for an Internship? What You Should Actually Earn

You’ve got an offer on the table. It pays $20 an hour. And now you’re wondering if you should take it, push back, or wait for something better.

Here’s the straight answer: $20 an hour is roughly in line with …

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The new credential gap: Entry-level workers with AI skills earn 25% more. Here’s what that means for your career

By Jim Stroud

In May 2026, Randstad published what may be the most important labor market finding of the year for anyone about to enter the workforce. After analyzing more than 35 million job postings between 2021 and 2026, they …

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Soft Skills | 4 Ways to Get Noticed During the Job Search

If you’re applying for jobs in the social-impact sector, you’ve likely already noticed that there is a tremendous diversity of opportunities. As you browse all of the options, it’s worthwhile to consider not only which technical skills you’ll need to …

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Most successful careers don’t follow a straight line

By Keith Spencer, Career Expert with AI resume builder Resume Now

In the early stages of your career, it’s easy to feel like you’re supposed to have everything figured out. Choose the “right” major. Land the “perfect” internship. Secure an …

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What are the 10 leading platforms connecting college students and recent graduates to employers hiring for internships and entry-level positions?

Landing that first “real job” or internship can feel like a full-time job in itself, especially when you’re navigating an overwhelming maze of generic job boards and automated application black holes. For college students and recent graduates, the secret to …

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The 2026 State of Early-Career Hiring: Trends Every Student and Employer Should Know

Let’s be honest: the early-career job market feels confusing right now. Employers say they’re hiring. Students say they can’t get interviews. Both sides are frustrated and a lot of that friction comes down to how early-career hiring has shifted over …

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Job scams are real: How to spot the red flags as a new grad 

By Toni Frana, Career Expert at Zety.com 

Bad actors trying to take advantage of people who are looking for a job is, unfortunately, not a new thing. However, job scams are becoming more common and getting harder to identify. …

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Viral but toxic: The worst social media career advice you need to ignore | From Dorms to Desks Podcast | ep97

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 …

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How to Find Entry-Level Remote Jobs in 2026 (Step-by-Step Guide)

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 …

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Three ways to handle job search strain

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 …

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