Career Preparation

Learn about various professions and how college can help with career preparation. From taking advantage of the campus career center to exploring internships and other programs like mock interviews and on-campus recruiting, career preparation should be a part of your curriculum.

How to Land a Hot Summer Job Jobs that mean more than just a paycheck do exist -- even for students! You just have to start early, dig a little deeper, and use your imagination... 5 Easy Ways to Cash-In During Your College Experience It might be difficult to find a job during these economic hard times, but there are some out there. Here are five fun college jobs that enhance your social life, school life, and finances. Smart Student Entrepreneurs Student entrepreneurs are popping up on campuses around the nation. Check out some smart student entrepreneur endeavors! Land Your First Job: Resume and Interview Tips for Teens A guide for teens on how to prepare for and succeed at their first interview. Admissions Office Q&A: Fashion Industry Careers Karen Hamil Iglio, director of admissions at Laboratory Institute of Merchandising, discusses non-design careers in the fashion industry and how you can prepare for them. Career Advice for the Class of '08 Now that you've got your degree, there's no shortage of career advice coming your way. Here's some more: follow your passion. You just may find that all your dreams come true. Job Hunting in College: Advice on Career Searching While the thought of looking for a job in the real world may be daunting, knowing a bit more about the whole process can go a long way in making your experience better and more productive. Here are some tips. Lazy Days of Summer? Anything But! Some go-getter students aim to prove that summer is ripe with possibility, thanks to internships, study abroad programs, and volunteer opportunities galore. Be sure to take notes... New College Grads: What Do You Look For in a Job? You've just earned your degree, and you're ready to pound the pavement (or the online job boards) and get your first job as a college grad. The question is, what are you looking for in a job? In the Job Shadow: Interning in Public Relations When Sherri Ortore accepted an internship at The CollegeBound Network (CB Teen's parent company), she never expected she'd discover her dream job. "I didn't really know much about public relations (PR) until I interned," she says. "It made me love it enough to pursue a career in it."