#InternPro Chat: “I’m Graduating… Now What?!”

Last night on #InternPro chat, we had the privilege of another fantastic guest host… Isa Adney – author, community college advocate and speaker – led our chat. And what a chat it was… certainly one of our most inspiring, beneficial discussions – full of good advice. Read on to learn more about our conversation around “I’m Graduating… Now What?!”   

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In 7 Steps: Ace the 7-Second Resume Test

We get asked all the time: “How do I get a recruiter to actually care about my resume?”

Depending on who you listen to, it is widely believed that an applicant has between 6 and 10 seconds to impress the hell out of the resume reader – the recruiter.

Here, then, is my version of the 7-second test… and exactly what I look for, step-by-step, when I glance at a resume – and determine “pass” or “FAIL”.   

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5 Ways to Use Pinterest To Wow Your Dream Employer

If you haven’t yet discovered the addictive time-suck that is Pinterest, here’s the deal:

Most people use it to pin pictures of pretty clothes, interesting home decor, and drool-inducing food, but we’ve got another idea — use Pinterest for your job search.

Here are five ideas of how to do just that:   

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How to Rock a Networking Event

Networking events can be very awkward if you’re unprepared.

I recently read an article on the Daily Muse in which Jessica Taylor listed non-awkward ways to start and end networking conversations. She offered some great tips for how to stay cool, calm and collected at in-person networking events.

Here are some tips Jessica shared:   

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Can You Handle Working at a Startup?

Our friends at YEC asked members of their council this question from a reader… we thought the answers were full of great information. Read on!   

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3 Important Emails to Send to Your College Professor (Now That the Course is Over)

Many of the connections that I made (that led me to scholarships and other opportunities) developed when I reached out to my instructors. A great way to start to develop and further your relationship with professors is the end-of-course email. Once you have finished your class and received your grade you have several options to send a quick (yet powerful) email your professors. Check them out and choose the option that best fits your scenario – and start to make those priceless and genuine connections with your professors.    

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