Articles & Advice by Tag - networking

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College Students
10 Things You Can Do Freshman Year to Ensure Career Success

As a freshman, you want to do it all: learn new things, meet new people, and expand your horizons. Until now, your daily habits have been largely shaped by your parents and your school. Now, you have the opportunity to try something new.

College Admissions
Advice If You Land on the Waitlist

When you apply for colleges, you usually have a pretty good idea of how to respond to a college letter of acceptance or rejection. However, you may find out that your application is "waitlisted." What does that mean for your college plan? Should you be concerned?

College Students
Applying for an Emotional Support Animal

ESAs provide support through companionship and can help ease anxiety, depression, and certain phobias. Before you rush to the nearest animal shelter or get your pet from home, you should be aware that there is a stringent process for qualifying for an ESA.

Athletics & Extracurriculars
Being Involved as a Commuter

Commuters are the unsung heroes of college. They have to wake up every morning, battle rush-hour traffic, and make the same drive home regardless of the weather or hour. They are accountable to the campus rules, but they also have to follow them while living at home. They have better time management skills than most college students to factor in drive times, homework, class schedules, and extracurriculars.

Career Planning & Networking
Building Confidence: Overcoming Social Anxiety in Networking Situations

Social anxiety can make networking events intimidating, but with the right strategies, you can build confidence. Techniques like preparing your introduction, practicing active listening, starting with smaller groups, and embracing imperfection can help ease anxiety. Overcoming social anxiety in networking requires practice, patience, and a shift in perspective, viewing these interactions as opportunities for learning rather than performance.

Career Planning & Networking
Building Your Resume and Your Community: The Value of Volunteering

Your high school and college years are the perfect time to use your unique skills and talents to make a positive impact on your local community.

College Admissions
Campus Visits That Count: Making the Most of Your Tour

What to look for, what to ask, and how to turn a college tour into a powerful tool for finding your best-fit school.

High School Students
Co-op Programs: A Valuable Tool for College Students

Co-op programs combine classroom learning with real-world work experience, allowing students to alternate between academic semesters and professional work terms. These programs offer many benefits, such as building a stronger resume, gaining essential skills, and networking with industry professionals. However, they can also present challenges, like additional costs or balancing heavy workloads.

College Admissions
College Interviews

In this article learn about the three most common college interview styles, the typical questions, and how to prepare.

College Students
College Students' Guide to LinkedIn Success

Elevate your LinkedIn game with our guide tailored for college students, and maximize your potential on this professional platform.

College Students
Communicating with College Professors: Teaching Your Child Professional Etiquette

Many students are not taught the norms and expectations of communicating with their professors. Whether it be through email or in person, there are ways that your student can leave a lasting and positive impression that shapes their success on campus and beyond.

College Students
Connecting With Other Parents on Your Child's Campus

Connecting with other parents on your child's campus provides invaluable support, insight, and additional resources that help you to navigate the high's and low's of your child's college years.

Career Planning & Networking
Considerations When Pursuing a Ph.D.

The journey of a doctoral degree can certainly be a rewarding experience, but it is essential to take several factors into account before embarking on this degree.

College Students
Courses Every Student Should Take No Matter the Major, Ranked

This article offers suggestions for ten courses you should take before you graduate.

College Students
Different Jobs to Work During College

While previous articles have covered the many benefits of working during college, this is a guide to the different types of jobs you should consider working during college.

College Admissions
Discover the Strength of the SAGE Scholars College Consortium

Exceptional choice, value, and outcomes for every kind of student

Career Planning & Networking
Don't Waste Your College Tuition: Jerome Harper on a Future in Finance Part IV.

This is the final section of our talk with Jerome Harper. This section will cover the social aspect of work as well as Jerome's decision to build his own business.

Career Planning & Networking
Don't Waste Your College Tuition: Jerome Harper on a Future in Finance Part III.

In Part III our interview with Jerome Harper we will cover major advice for current Finance & Accounting students: knowing and forecasting your industry as well as finding strategic mentorship.

Athletics & Extracurriculars
Drawing Class for Dummies

A career as an artist offers an opportunity to express yourself while also being a potentially lucrative career. There are several drawing course options available for art majors. These courses provide an in-depth look at drawing techniques and theory, as well as an opportunity to exhibit your work.

College Students
Emergent Queer Leadership

Adaptive and relational leadership begins with understanding self. This article discusses the first of 5 principles that guide relational leadership.

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