Career
The choice to make a career change—or even a just a job change—can be a tough decision, even if you’ve been thinking about it for a long time. As with any change, there is a degree of risk involved. You may wonder: What if I don’t like my new job […]
Using Online Classes to Make a Career Change
Job hunting isn’t particularly fun, especially if you’re trying to break into a new field or find your first “real” job after college or graduate school. The competition is stiff, the openings seem to be few and far between, and sometimes hiring managers won’t even give you the courtesy of […]
Eight Job Hunting Tips and Resources
As you approach the completion of your bachelor’s degree, you may question what your next steps should be. It’s easy to feel lost without the prospect of heading back to classes on the horizon. Some of your classmates may be applying to or have already applied and been accepted to […]
What Happens after You Receive Your Bachelor’s Degree
As a college student, you may not think about where you’ll live after graduation until your senior year when it’s time to move. Your choice of major, though, can actually impact your options down the line, so thinking about not only what career will make you happy, but also where […]
Majors and Careers with Jobs in Any City
Note: This post was submitted to Student Caffé by Ray FitzGerald. Ray holds bachelor’s degrees in both journalism and education from the University of Florida and St. Leo University. He is a long-time teacher of the gifted in an elementary classroom setting and works with parents, educators, and children at www.RaiseALegend.com to […]
Do Employers Look at More than Your Résumé and Transcripts?
College, with its wealth of people and information, is a great time to begin building a network of contacts. These contacts can help you later on when you need references for graduate school or a job, are looking for an internship in your field, are traveling to a new city, […]
Why (and How) to Start Networking in College
In both high school and college, many students work hourly part-time jobs to earn money. During the school year, work hours can be scheduled around classes and extracurriculars; college students who work for employers on campus may have extra flexibility when it comes to scheduling, because campus employers understand that […]
Things You’ll Learn from Even the Most Menial Summer or After-School Job
Imagine that you’re about to begin your sophomore year in college. You’ve gotten your prerequisite courses out of the way, and taken a few electives, but nothing is standing out at you as a potential major. If it’s coming time to choose a major, but you’re still not really sure […]
The Five Most Versatile Majors (and Why It’s Okay if Your Career Isn’t Related to Your Degree)
Note: This post was submitted to Student Caffé by Mary Whitman. Mary Whitman, who has a master of arts degree, is a freelance writer and blogger based in Adelaide, South Australia. In her spare time, she enjoys talking about sustainable development and writing essays. We would like to thank her […]
12 Things You Should Not Put on Your Résumé
Note: This post was submitted to Student Caffé by Beatrix Taylor. We would like to thank her for her submission and credit her as the author of this blog post. If you want to stay competitive in your field of expertise, getting a master’s degree is one of the best […]
Five Reasons to Consider an Online Master’s Degree
Note: This post was submitted to Student Caffé by Joyce Wilson. We would like to thank her for her submission and credit her as the author of this blog post. Both the sun and school are out—it’s summertime once again! While the season certainly calls for some rest and relaxation, […]
Summer Side Gigs for Teachers
Whether you’re a current high school or college student looking for a part-time job or are currently in the workforce but considering going back to school, know that there are a multitude of national companies that offer tuition reimbursement for employees. College is expensive, so if you plan to work […]