Career Advice

  • 10 Internships Abroad for a Once-in-a-Lifetime Experience

    10 Internships Abroad for a Once-in-a-Lifetime Experience

    Do you want to make a difference in a different country or just need a change of scenery? Then look no further! Below are 10 international internships/jobs abroad. We’ve highlighted the skills needed for each position, but you can click on the titles, which will bring you to the individual job postings, to get the… Read More

  • 10 Summer Marketing Internships in New York

    10 Summer Marketing Internships in New York

    It’s not too late to apply for a summer internship! Below are 10 summer marketing internships (which can extend to full-time employment) in New York. We’ve highlighted the skills needed for each position, but to get the full scope, click on the titles, which will bring you to the individual job postings. Good luck on… Read More

  • How to Stand Out As an Intern

    How to Stand Out As an Intern

    A summer internship is the stepping stone into reality for many college students worldwide. Before the summer, students compete to sit and be immersed within the working culture, so they can gain professional experience and meet professionals in their chosen field. Summer internships offers opportunities for students to explore a field they are interested in,… Read More

  • Salary Negotiation Tips: From a Dreaded Confrontation to a Doable Conversation

    Salary Negotiation Tips: From a Dreaded Confrontation to a Doable Conversation

    Salary negotiation (or asking for a raise) can be scary, but what needs to be done must be done. You shouldn’t settle for less than you deserve, and you shouldn’t fear asking for more if you truly believe that you deserve it. Remember, your salary is a compensation for your work, a reflection of your… Read More

  • 6 Tips for a Resume That Brings High Salaries

    6 Tips for a Resume That Brings High Salaries

    What is the purpose of your resume? Do you write it to get invited to a job interview? Wrong. You write it to indicate a professional value and let hiring managers see your cost as an expert. If you can sell your skills via a resume, it won’t be a problem to do that at… Read More

  • Are Unpaid Internships Worth it?

    Are Unpaid Internships Worth it?

    If you ask your parents, who likely had a job directly after college, chances are, they never had an internship. Today, it’s a different story. Your college advisors are telling you the truth when they say employers don’t hire those without internship experience. In some ways, the modern developed need for internships is beneficial. Internships… Read More

  • How to Find Internships

    How to Find Internships

    *Updated December 2, 2021 If you are a college student looking for internships, check out the job board at The University Network (TUN). Like all our other products, TUN’s job engine is wholly dedicated to college students who are still in school, so we concentrate only on placing students as interns (paid and unpaid), part-timers,… Read More

  • The Complete Cover Letter Guide for College Students

    The Complete Cover Letter Guide for College Students

    Whether you are applying for an internship while in school or a job after graduation, you will need a resume and a cover letter. It is best to prepare a resume first and then the cover letter, as you will be using information from your resume in your cover letter. Employers receive hundreds and thousands… Read More

  • How to Write A ‘Thank-You’ Email After an Interview

    How to Write A ‘Thank-You’ Email After an Interview

    A lot has changed about the job interview process over the past few years. Now you can be asked to participate in a phone or video interview and even for proof that you’re qualified for the job. But there is one thing that hasn’t changed, and that is the need to send a thank-you note… Read More

  • Top 10 Questions College Students Should Ask Employers During Job Interviews

    Top 10 Questions College Students Should Ask Employers During Job Interviews

    An interview is a two-way street. The interviewer is asking you questions to learn about you and your skills. In return, you need to ask questions about the position and the company to make sure that this is the right job for you. If you don’t ask questions, you run the risk of giving the… Read More

  • 12 Typical Job Interview Questions: How to Answer Them

    12 Typical Job Interview Questions: How to Answer Them

    Securing a job would be so much easier if you know the questions a hiring manager will ask in your next interview. Well, we’ll give you the next best thing: a list of the most commonly asked questions and answers! Common Job Interview Questions Memorizing answers for an interview question is not recommended, but you… Read More

  • 6 Interview Tips That Will Help Get You the Job

    6 Interview Tips That Will Help Get You the Job

    Job interviews never seem to get easier, no matter how many of them you’ve been through. You are meeting new people, and have to sell yourself and your skills, all while being enthusiastic during each interview. You have to make a great first impression, have knowledge of your target company, and of course, know exactly… Read More

  • 6 Tips for College Seniors on Finding Your First Job

    6 Tips for College Seniors on Finding Your First Job

    If you’re a college senior, finding your first job can be very tough. But it is not impossible. You will need to pursue jobs actively by finding connections and networking, which will help you expand your opportunities of finding a job. [divider] Here are 6 tips to help you get started on your job search. … Read More

  • The Complete Resume Guide for College Students – 12 Rules for Resume Perfection!

    The Complete Resume Guide for College Students – 12 Rules for Resume Perfection!

    Are you ready to apply for an internship while in college, or for a job after graduation? Are you confused by the advice you’ve been given or read online? There is so much information out there, but I believe college students will do well if they just follow these 12 rules. Rule #1 – Assemble… Read More

  • Resume Tips: How to Grab the Recruiter’s Attention

    Resume Tips: How to Grab the Recruiter’s Attention

    The job market has never been so competitive as it is these days. Recruiters receive hundreds of resumes and don’t have the time to read each one of them carefully and thoroughly. Usually, they simply skim through resumes and pay more attention to them only if they are interesting enough. That’s why you have to… Read More

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