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Volunteering: Your hidden lifeline

Have you seen those recent PSAs on television from iParticipate with various famous people, like Morgan Freeman, encouraging us to volunteer? They state that by helping others we help ourselves, our community, and our nation. (CLICK HERE to view one) It’s amazing but true, that volunteering can have such a strong impact on others and [...]

Making Your Own Opportunities

Last week, Seth Godin professed that “safe is risky.”  Many people follow directions, aim for approval from professors/bosses, and color inside the lines. This aversion to risk is actually risky — in that you risk not taking advantage of the world of opportunities around you.
Godin used the example of a student only interviewing with companies [...]

The Entry Level Diary – Getting Hired

Some of you may know this but I graduated college in December. I have been in the midst of the job search since. Well after all the interviews and the emails and the calls I got a job! This week was my first week. I wanted to do kind of a diary of the interview [...]

Relocation-Four Things to Consider

In this day and age with jobs scarce and candidates plentiful we often talk about setting yourself apart from the pack. One of the things I am starting to hear more and more from employers is: Are students willing to relocate for a job?
This can be a complex topic as you could be leaving your [...]

What Are You Going to Do With THAT Major?

If you have chosen a major in the social sciences or arts & humanities, such as sociology or philosophy, you have likely heard the question,  “What are you going to with that?”  Your parents or friends may have asked you the question with simple curiosity and without judgment, but that is unfortunately how you may [...]

Think Like a PR Person

When it comes to finding a job, it’s not the most qualified person who gets the offer. It’s the person that does the best job marketing their skills.
I’m part of a local organization that happens to have a lot of public relations professionals among its members. From them, I’ve been able to learn more about [...]

No Experience? Not Necessarily…

In my role, I counsel students who may be looking for their first professional experience. Typically, students will be looking at internship opportunities to assist them with clarifying career goals, getting insight on working for a particular organization, or to gain experience.
Students sometimes worry about how to get experience if they don’t necessarily have relevant work [...]

Is Graduate School the Solution?

Are you prepared to attend graduate school? There are many reasons why people decide to go to graduate or professional school and some reasons are stronger than others.  You may want to analyze your motives for attending graduate school.   Here are some of the things you should consider before deciding to attend:

Need — What [...]

#EntryLevelTweet: Your Job Search in 140 Characters

I know what you’re thinking: there’s no way to give meaningful career advice in 140 characters.  I generally agree with you.  But Heather Huhman’s new book, #EntryLevelTweet, defies the norm.  Broken up into six sections, the book packs actionable tips into simple, 140-character blurbs.  It’s perfect for a college junior or senior embarking on a [...]

Ranking Social Media Sites for Personal Branding

There is no doubt that Facebook is the king of social media sites. But along with LinkedIn, Twitter, and a personal blog, how does Facebook rank with respect to its importance for those practicing personal branding?
Let me first preface my remarks. If you are just looking to have fun in social media, then what I [...]

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    Dan Schawbel is the founder of the Student Branding Blog, the leading personal branding expert for Gen-Y, the best-selling author of Me 2.0, as well as the publisher of both the award winning Personal Branding Blog and Personal Branding Magazine.

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    Melissa Kong is the editor-in-chief of the Student Branding Blog. She is an Assistant Brand Manager at Time Inc. Home Entertainment where she manages brand extension projects for numerous publications including Sports Illustrated Swimsuit and People.

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