Posts for "college"


Do People Consider The Economy When Choosing a Major? A No Statistic Discussion of the Topic

From My Journey to Millions
May 21, 2012 at 9:30 am
Considering I graduated from college in 2003 and law school in 2006 I feel like I am pretty far removed from academia.  That became even more evident when I went to my younger ... (more)

IDENTIFYING YOUR (CAREER) COLOR?

From The Career Closet
May 11, 2012 at 10:12 pm
BE PREPARED TO EXAMINE YOURSELF Since I graduated from Eastern Illinois University I was always in the mindset that I SHOULD do certain things, or that I SHOULD get certain jobs ... (more)

10 Things Colleges Don’t Tell Young Entrepreneurs at Graduation

From YoungEntrepreneur.com
May 11, 2012 at 6:00 am
A college degree can give grads confidence and poise. But it won't guarantee business success. [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, ... (more)

I got bumped

From Punch Debt In The Face
May 7, 2012 at 2:28 am
So I was in San Diego this weekend for Girl Ninja’s little sister’s college graduation ceremony. Yesterday, on our flight back to Seattle, the Alaska Airlines representative ... (more)

HOW MILITARY VETERANS CAN GO TO COLLEGE FOR FREE!

From The Career Closet
May 2, 2012 at 7:45 am
Veterans have served our country and as a token of appreciation for that service, many of them are eligible to return to school using various discounts and reductions. One of the ... (more)

SELF-EMPLOYMENT, IN COLLEGE…AND BEYOND

From The Career Closet
April 26, 2012 at 9:50 pm
It can be hard work getting the grades to get the college place you want, but the hard work does not stop once you’ve got your place. Getting a place is one thing, paying for ... (more)

SBA Chief Touts Entrepreneurship to Recent Grads in Twitter Q&A

From Where Young Entrepreneurs Meet and Start-Up | YoungEntrepreneur.com » Blog
April 25, 2012 at 6:00 am
As graduation season approaches, SBA Chief Karen Mills thinks you should consider entrepreneurship. For recent grads who may not have a job waiting on the other end of that diploma, ... (more)

Quotation of the Week: Reg Henry, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

From Dan Erwin
April 21, 2012 at 9:44 am
On a rare occasion I stumble for two or three minutes across talk radio or talk tube. It's an enlightening and horrible experience. So I was delighted to see that Reg Henry of ... (more)

ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW FOR COLLEGE FINANCIAL AID TO FLOW

From The Career Closet
April 20, 2012 at 10:32 pm
The most thought about and even intimidating thing about college these days is the cost and all that is involved with applying for financial aid, scholarships and grants. Many ... (more)

Major Choices

From Gradversity
April 17, 2012 at 2:26 pm
Statistics show that two-thirds of college seniors graduated with student loans in 2010, carrying an average of $25,250 in debt. In addition, due to The Great Recession and its ... (more)

HOW TO AVOID CREDIT CARD DEBT WHEN ENTERING COLLEGE

From The Career Closet
April 14, 2012 at 8:11 pm
This is a guest post from comparecards.com: These days it is harder than ever before to afford college tuition, and student loans add a tremendous weight to the financial burden ... (more)

How to Decide if a Job or Entrepreneurship is Right for You

From Young Entrepreneur - Small Business and Entrepreneur Community » Blog
April 12, 2012 at 6:00 am
It’s a perennial question for college graduates: Should you cling to the stability of a corporate job or try for your dream with entrepreneurship? To be sure, many young ... (more)

Does Education Still Matter? Yes and No

From CAREEREALISM
April 12, 2012 at 1:00 am
Today, I’d like to address the age-old question of education and employment. What’s the correlation? And, given today’s economy, how much does education matter? Unfortunately, ... (more)

GREAT ADVICE FOR YOUR COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP SEARCH

From The Career Closet
April 10, 2012 at 8:02 pm
As I work with more and more people to assist them in finding scholarships, I have gained quite of bit of knowledge and experience in the search and preparation for scholarships ... (more)

Student Loan Calculator - CNNMoney

From Duncan Nuggets™ for Your Noggin -- Al Duncan
April 2, 2012 at 5:00 am
It's April. Students heading to college in the fall will begin receiving their financial aid offers this month. For most students, loans will be a part of their financial aid packages. Do ... (more)

QUACK, QUACK, WADDLE, WADDLE, WADDAYAGONNADO?

From The Career Closet
April 2, 2012 at 12:25 am
When I went to college I didn’t have all those little duckies in a row. As embarrassing as it is, it took me 6.5 years to earn a four-year degree. When I was a senior in ... (more)

GIVE YOURSELF A CAREER SELF-EXAMINATION

From The Career Closet
March 27, 2012 at 11:54 pm
A personal examination of yourself and where you are with regard to your career choice should happen with everyone. You’re not the only one. I perform one of these every ... (more)

DEFINING AND CLARIFYING THE COLLEGE FINANCIAL AID FAFSA PROCESS

From The Career Closet
March 27, 2012 at 11:19 am
The Student Aid report is in…now what? When paying over $4 dollars for gas is the norm…(:(), along with the price of just about everything else within the retail industry ... (more)

6 Reasons Internships Are a Must in College

From CAREEREALISM » CAREEREALISM | Career and Job Search Blog
March 26, 2012 at 1:30 am
A growing number of universities now require students to complete an internship before graduation. If I ran a university, I would seriously consider doing the same. Before we get ... (more)

Networking Solutions for Young Professionals and Students

From CAREEREALISM » CAREEREALISM | Career and Job Search Blog
March 22, 2012 at 3:21 pm
Do you dread networking events? Hate the idea of making “small talk” with strangers? Feel like you have nothing to contribute? It’s time to erase your networking fears and ... (more)

Spring Break Safety

From GenPink
March 16, 2012 at 12:42 am
Spring Break is a time to unwind, relax and have some fun. Sometimes the fun can get carried away and leave problems hanging around. It’s important to be aware of your surroundings ... (more)

TEN THINGS TO LOOK FOR IN YOUR COLLEGE SEARCH

From The Career Closet
March 15, 2012 at 4:07 pm
Many people have told me one of the most frustrating things that plaques the college search process is not really knowing exactly what to look for in making the right college choice. ... (more)

The C.R.I.T.E.R.I.A. That Colleges Need to Enroll You

From The Career Closet
March 9, 2012 at 11:42 pm
Colleges and universities have certain things they use to make their enrollment decisions Most colleges and universities look for pretty much the same thing when it comes to ... (more)

GenPink Picks: Spring Reads

From GenPink
March 7, 2012 at 12:56 am
The wonderful spring weather is casting upon us, so now is a great time to pick up a new book and read outside in this gorgeous weather. Here are a few books to kick off the ... (more)

How Safe Is Your Career from Today’s Economy? It’s Time to Fix Young America

From ThrillingHeroics.com
March 6, 2012 at 8:58 am
Read this full article on Thrilling Heroics here: How Safe Is Your Career from Today’s Economy? It’s Time to Fix Young America Thanks to my friend Ryan Paugh, I was ... (more)