7 Volunteer Opportunities for College Students

Being overwhelmingly busy is the nature of the college beast—it can be tough enough to find time for ourselves. But taking the time to do volunteer work is definitely worth the effort. Firstly, because helping other people is one of …

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4 Ways Podcasting Improves Your Chances of Getting Hired

During Covid, many people have looked for new forms of entertainment and hobbies. And one form that's both entertainment and hobby is podcasting. According to Infinite Dial, 55 percent of people in the U.S. listened to a podcast in 2020, …

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15 Kinds of Jobs That Are In Demand—and Growing—Heading Into 2021

When the COVID-19 pandemic hit in early 2020, it quickly disrupted every aspect of work. Offices shut down. Those lucky enough to keep their jobs found themselves working from home, clicking into video meeting after video meeting, some while caring …

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100 Best Internships for 2020

Today, we’re excited to release our latest Internship Rankings, which highlight the top internship programs in 16 categories: Most Prestigious Internships, Best Overall Internships, several Best Industry-Specific Internships, and the programs offering the best Quality of Life, Career Development, Compensation & Benefits,

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100 Best Internships for 2021

Today, we're excited to release our 2021 Internship Rankings. This year, our Internship Rankings highlight the top programs in 29 categories, including the Most Prestigious Internships, Best Overall Internships, Best Internships by Industry, Best Internships for Diversity, Best Internships by Employment …

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28 Digital Marketing Terms You Need to Know (Whether You’re a Marketer or Work With One)

If there’s one thing I’ve learned over my 10+ years in digital marketing it’s that there’s a lot of jargon to become familiar with and keep up with as things evolve. After all, change is the only constant in marketing.

So …

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How to Write a Compelling Marketing Resume (Hint: Get Ready to Sell Yourself)

Marketing is a large, exciting field that’s growing and evolving. Whether you’re a digital marketer, brand manager, copywriter, analyst, or in any other marketing career, you’re constantly part of new and emerging trends, and you get to think outside the …

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What Is a Marketing Specialist and Should You Become One?

So you’re considering a career in marketing and wondering whether to explore a specialty within the field. Do you dig deep and become an expert in email marketing, for example? Or do you pursue the path of a marketing generalist, …

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8 High-Paying Marketing Jobs to Add to Your Wish List

Marketing is one of the most diverse career paths you can pursue. No matter what kind of background, skills, or strengths you bring to the table, chances are there’s a marketing role out there that would be the right fit.

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How to Answer “How Do You Plan to Achieve Your Career Goals?” in an Interview

Interviews can be fraught with difficult questions. “Tell me about yourself,” which seems simple but can be quite intimidating. “Where do you see yourself in five years?” “How many windows are in the Empire State Building?” You can also add …

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