Ace the Career Fair
By CAREEREALISM-Approved Expert, Emily Bennington
With so many potential employers in one spot, you definitely want to make a good impression, right? So when thinking about your approach to an upcoming career fair, it may help to start by putting yourself in the shoes of the campus recruiter. In other words… Read more
3 Ways Unpaid Internships Pay
By CAREEREALISM Brand Development Manager, Greg Barrette
Like many college students, I didn’t understand how vital internships are until late in my academic career. I had that natural student mindset that, “everything would be okay” and, “I’ll land a job somehow after graduation.” If I hadn’t attended a professional development workshop supported by my fraternity’s alumni association, I would have learned the hard way I’m not entitled to anything. Read more
4 Ways to Be the ONLY One in Your Field Getting Work
By CAREEREALISM-Approved Expert, Colin Daymude
Here it is – short and sweet. Most of you wouldn’t think you could apply these same techniques to your job description. Well, I’m here to say you are probably wrong and just need some creative adjustments in your thinking and awareness. Read more
Should I Take a Boring Internship?
‘JT & Dale Talk Jobs’ is the largest nationally syndicated career advice column in the country and can be found at JTandDale.com.
Dear J.T. & Dale: I applied for a few spring internships and only heard back from one. The interview went well, and I feel I’ll get the position. Unfortunately, this internship is the least interesting of the three I applied for. Even though I don’t think I’ll enjoy myself, should I take it? — Ryan Read more
20 Virtual Internships Up For Grabs
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By J.T. O’Donnell
This past summer, we held our first ‘virtual’ internship. (In fact, it was highlighted in this Wall Street Journal article.) In exchange for free career coaching and course credit, students from D.C. to India, ages 18 to 50, came together to learn the power of Twitter, social media, and virtual teamwork. The program exceeded our expectations to the point that we have decided to offer it again. Which means, if you, or someone you know could benefit from a professional internship right now, keep reading!
Here’s how it works…
You apply by September 30th, 2009 by completing this application process: Fall 2009 Twinternship Application
You complete the program for 8 weeks and learn exactly how to use Twitter and other social media tools for business AND career development.
In exchange for helping us with our branding efforts, we’ll provide you with full access to CAREEREALISM University – our private career coaching resource that is helping hundreds of job seekers learn the ‘new rules’ to finding work they enjoy.
AND, as mentioned above, it is possible to earn college credit for this course as well. Students simply need to provide their university’s requirements for internship credit and we will complete the necessary paperwork (NOTE: It is the student’s job to gather this information and tell us when/what we need to do.).
Why should you do this program?
Regardless of the the use of social media tools like Twitter is here to stay. In fact, NEW CAREER OPPORTUNITIES are opening up daily as companies recognize the need to have staff manage their online presence. (Just ask several of our summer interns who have since landed jobs in social media thanks to what they learned with us!)
Got questions?
Most of them can be answered in this Program Summary Sheet as well as our Twinternship FAQ Sheet.
What are you waiting for? Apply now and you could be part of one of the coolest internship programs being offered this fall – all from the comforts of home. No professional gear or commute to work required, you’ll grab your computer and go!
Internships for Adults? Why Not!?
‘JT & Dale Talk Jobs’ is the largest nationally syndicated career advice column in the country and can be found at JTandDale.com.
Dear J.T. & Dale: Is there such a thing as internships for adults? — J.K. Read more
Netiquette 101 = 6 Must-Follow Rules
By Debra Wheatman
Why is it that communicating online is such a challenge? The minute we get in front of email, we rattle off messages that are unclear, with typographical and grammatical errors. Why is writing an email different than writing a letter? (A lost art at this point.) How many times have you written an email with the aforementioned problems, but other issues as well? Have you ever gone back and read an email and thought to yourself “That didn’t sound very nice.” Read more
Whose Life Do You Want? (Besides Oprah’s)
By J.T. O’Donnell
Let’s face it, everyone at some point in their life has said something like, “Gee, it must be nice to be (insert someone famous here).” But lately, I feel like the media is working so hard to show the ugly side of every famous person out there that it’s become tough for me to think of anyone I’d want to trade places with. Don’t get me wrong, my life is far from perfect. I’m not living some sort of insane lifestyle. I’d say I’m your average gal. I’ve got a hubby, kids, dogs, house, job, etc. Come to think of it, I’m pretty vanilla. And yet, nobody, (okay, with the exception of Oprah – but that’s a given), strikes me as a person I’d want to trade places with.
So, I’m asking you: Who’s life do you want? Share below and don’t forget to give me three reasons why you’d want to be this person.
EMPLOYERS: On This Gen Y Team, the Y Stands for “YES”
By J.T. O’Donnell
Generational differences is a topic that everyone has heard of, especially, when the topic turns to the youngest generation in the workforce, a.k.a. Gen Y. This group has gotten a lot of media attention – mostly for their attention-getting ways. Terms like ‘lazy,’ ‘entitled,’ and ‘immature’ have come to define them among many management teams. Well, like any group, there are some bad apples. And yes, I’ve met a fair share of Gen Y where the ‘y’ stood for “YIKES!” But, I’m happy to say, I personally know a group of Gen Y where the ‘y’ stands for “YES!” Let me explain… Read more
A Tweet Job: Summer ‘Twinternship’ With CAREEREALISM.com
A day doesn’t pass in the media right now without some reference to Twitter. Honestly, if that isn’t an indicator that learning to ‘tweet’ is smart for your career, I don’t know what is. When it comes to business, Twitter is here to stay folks. The professional applications of it are only just beginning to be realized. Over here at Careerealism.com – we tapped into Read more
