Attending graduate school is always a valuable option for your future. Graduating into a difficult economy can make attending graduate school an essential strategy for building a bright future. Rather than being underemployed while waiting for the job market to …
Preparing for an interview requires more effort than just Googling a list of common interview questions (though, yes, you should 100% be ready for those). In today’s job market, recruiters are flooded with resumes and applications within hours of a …
In today’s healthcare landscape, the competition is intense. In the best locations, it can seem that countless qualified professionals are vying for highly coveted positions. How do you make your application stand out? Here, we’ll explore key strategies to differentiate …
Welcome, ambitious college students, to a world of boundless possibilities!
Your journey through higher education is not just about academics; it’s also an incredible opportunity to build lasting connections and cultivate a network that will be invaluable throughout your professional …
In today’s competitive job market, building a professional wardrobe can be a costly endeavor. However, there’s a hidden treasure trove that can help you dress for success without breaking the bank – thrift shopping. Thrift stores, consignment shops, and online …
How confidence affects interviews and how to improve
Few are gifted with Mark Antony’s activism or Brutus’ intimidation skills, feeling overwhelmed before a job interview is normal.
To feel confident while talking to employers, you first need to understand what …
National Service opportunities can be a great way to kickstart your career, make connections, gain skills and experience that will apply to any field. On top of all of this, you get the chance to improve a community and meet …
“Should I go to grad school?”
Longtime professional, current undergraduate student, or sector switcher—no matter where you are in your social-impact journey, you may have wondered whether grad school is right for you. From satisfying a degree requirement to deepening …
If your career plans include graduate school or research, there’s a good chance you’ll need a few recommendation letters from your professors. While you probably asked high school teachers to write letters for you, asking a professor to write one …
If your career plans include graduate school or research, there’s a good chance you’ll need a few recommendation letters from your professors. While you probably asked high school teachers to write letters for you, asking a professor to write one …
Experiential learning opportunities like internships, assisting with faculty research, and other examples of hands-on education help students build professional skills and apply what they are learning in the college classroom to real-world situations.
What is experiential learning?
You can think of experiential …
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When you are in college, it can be hard to figure out the best path to your career. Of course, there are resources that will help you along the way. An …
Whether or not to pursue an MBA is one of the most fraught cost/benefit analyses that many of us can make, especially in our twenties. On the one hand, there’s the expense and the fact that results are not guaranteed: …
Ryan Hickey, Managing Editor of Peterson’s & EssayEdge
There’s good news and bad news for those who had a rough time in undergrad and are now thinking about graduate studies. The good news is, you are now older and have …