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Articles

How to Establish a Professional Online Presence

by RJ Wolcott

Maybe you've been told to "think before you post" things online. That's good advice, but you should also make an effort to improve your existing online presence, putting your best digital foot forward. read more

Take the Risk, Reap the Rewards

by Jessica Tomer

Risk taking doesn't have to be all bungee jumps and gambles. Taking risks in life can lead to great rewards, and the process of simply breaking out of one's comfort zone can lead to immense personal growth. And to be risk averse . . . well, that might be the riskiest thing of all. read more

Job Search Survival Tips for College Seniors

by Bonnie Kerrigan Snyder

It's still a very rough job market for new college graduates out there. To beat these odds--and you can--you need to take action immediately and call forth all the resources at your disposal, including these five job search survival tips. read more

Do You Possess Innate Leadership Talent?

by Paul Okum

Whether you're an intern or a full-time employee in your first post-grad job, if you feel that itch to take charge, but maybe haven't had to courage to take the next steps, take a look at this quiz to see if you have innate leadership abilities. read more

Mental Health: Careers Beyond the Therapist's Couch

by David J. Stephens, Psy.D.

You don't have to be a traditional clinical psychologist to have a successful career in psychology. Expertise in psychology is relevant in a number of settings beyond the therapist's couch, including hospitals, correctional facilities, and health and sports venues. read more

How to Get Work Experience as a Student

by Paul Freiberger

For anyone who is fresh out of college and looking for a job, the famously circular reasoning of the job search is one of the great sources of frustration. You cannot get a job without experience. You cannot get experience without a job. How do you break the cycle? read more

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Blog

Telecommuting

Tue, Mar 5, 2013

Donald K. Sherman

Attorney, Author of Career Blog Somebody Does That?!

Donald K. Sherman Career Search Blog

Ask the Experts

What looks better on a résumé: an internship or a cooperative education position?

I'm not sure it really matters. What looks best on a résumé is substantive experience. read more

What can college students do to improve their employability?

Get experience! The more internships, the better. Since school does not necessarily teach you how to be successful in your career, you have to learn in other ways.read more

What separates a good young professional from an outstanding one?

Outstanding young professionals take ownership of their careers. They may not know where their careers will take them or what their end goal may be, but they are self-aware and put out their best effort in all they do.read more

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