Tag: Resume

Online First Impressions: Resumes that Represent your Best

Just a decade ago, discussion on how to make the best first impression for a potential job or academic setting might have centered on what to wear, how to deliver a firm handshake, and how to speak confidently about your skills. Today’s first impression almost always happens online. With more competition than ever before, how can you make your resume stand out from the best? There are a number of ways to develop strong resumes that will open doors for the next step in your career. There are also, unfortunately, a great number of pitfalls to avoid. Here are four common mistakes.

SWOT or SWOTT: What's the Difference?

One of the most fun aspects of getting a business degree is learning to look at things a little bit differently and the easiest way to learn to do this is to look at most decisions in terms of a SWOT analysis. Though this type of business memo was designed specifically to analyze how well a business might be able to compete, the same basic principles can be applied to almost anything. So what is a SWOT analysis and why do I sometimes see it spelled with a second T?

Student Jobs

For students in high school, college and university finding a part-time or summer job is essential for making ends meet and having a little money for entertainment, texting, clothes and the other very important things in life.

Fall Semester Begins August 24, 2009 for Many Students!

Today marks the last day of summer vacation for hundreds of thousands of college students. While many will not return for another week or so, plenty of institutions around the country (and world, for that matter), get their students started early. Tomorrow is the first official day of class for those students!

Why You Should Not Skimp on the Education Part of your College Education

By focusing upon getting that excellent college education, and by using all of the tools at your disposal to make the most of your college years, including tutoring services and academic writing services when necessary, you will position yourself ahead of the pack once you hit the resume circuit. And that's what it's all about.