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The easiest jobs to get after college
Post-graduation life can be difficult. Many graduates—especially those from the liberal arts and humanities—can’t find a job after college, and it’s...
How to land your first job after college
Figuring out how to land your first job after college is hard. The good news is that having a college education gives you the best chance at...
Can you get an internship after college?
Getting an internship after college isn’t always the first thing that comes to mind after completing four years of intense studying. You’re probably...
Where to find career counselling online
Planning next steps in your life is overwhelming when you don’t fully understand how to get a job out of college. That’s where career counselling...
Post-grad career guidance no one tells you
Everyone tells you you should be networking. Everyone says you should be on Linkedin. They’re not wrong, but that’s just the tip of the iceberg. The...
The importance of alumni associations for your career development
When I was desperately figuring out how to get a job in 2016, my experience with one particular alumni representative could only be described as...
How to penetrate the hidden job market as a recent graduate
Figuring out how to penetrate the hidden job market is tough when you’re fresh out of college. You don’t have much of a network or that fabled...
The (other) best career counselling blogs to follow for grads
Most career advice out there is too generic to help you get a job—but if you’re reading this then you probably knew that already. You’ve read about...
The best sites to buy wholesale business cards
Despite being overused in networking events, business cards are a fairly important part of getting a job. They're what remain after you’ve and met...
How to start a career in content writing: what I’d tell myself 5 years ago
“Content marketing is the only marketing left.” - Seth Godin You want to know how to start a career in content writing? Excellent. It’s a fun job...
Kick-ass cover letters: what they look like and how to write them
Everyone has a resume, but not everyone can write a cover letter. It’s the difference between mediocre candidates who can “do a job” and the right...
The actual reasons to attend training courses, even if you’re unemployed
Despite the importance of building new skills and experiences in order to get a job, people can find it difficult to find reasons to attend training...
Interview signs of a cult mentality in the workplace (a real account)
During my long unemployment stint in 2016 I interviewed with any company that would respond to my applications (not the best approach, in...
How to build a writing portfolio (even without experience)
Starting out in a writing career definitely feels daunting right out of college. You’ve written some papers, edited a few more, and maybe even...