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Over-Qualification: When a Higher Degree Doesn’t Pay

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One of the biggest pitfalls in a bad economy is to assume you need more education. Sometimes, it’s true. Often, though, you’ll end up overspending and overeducating yourself. Employers are more likely to pass on an employee who has too many degrees because they’re seen as a liability for fast turnover. However, there are definite [...]

September 11, 2011 5 comments CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE →

Why You Should Study Abroad in College

By, Jessica Lawlor I recently returned home from a six week summer study abroad program in Rome, Italy where I took an art history class and a sketching class. During my time in Europe, I had the opportunity to travel to the Amalfi Coast, Florence, Venice, Paris, Barcelona, Athens and Santorini.Many students claim they can’t [...]

August 24, 2009 3 comments CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE →

Great Advice and Book Giveaway for New College Grads!

It hit me last weekend that it has been exactly 3 years since I graduated college. I cannot believe how much my life has changed. I think it took me the whole 3 years to really get used to this whole “college is over, you’re officially an adult” thing. With that being said, graduating college [...]

May 13, 2009 4 comments CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE →

FREE Career Webinar!

College juniors, seniors and recent graduates, I highly recommend you sign up for this free career webinar on Tuesday April 2 put on by Anne Brown, author of the book Grad to Great. I met Anne at a Ladies Who Launch event in January and she is a very impressive person with tons of cool [...]

March 31, 2009 0 comments CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE →

Setting Yourself Apart in College

By, Jessica Lawlor As a college student, it’s always nerve-wracking to think about the future. Finding a job is one of the major worries that a person nearing graduation experiences. However, there are many ways to set yourself apart as a student that just might help you to land your dream job after graduation. Social [...]

January 13, 2009 4 comments CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE →