A goal without a plan is only a wish. This is great wisdom and is often forgotten by people of all ages, but it can be particularly problematic for students. While most don’t want to be told what to do by you, mom, or dad, there are sneaky ways to catch their attention, set […]
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High school students, and those in college, should begin building a professional online presence early. It starts with creating a LinkedIn Profile– they aren’t just for working adults. I’m personally aware of hard-to-find high school internships that require students to have a LinkedIn profile before applying for the coveted paid summer positions. Don’t underestimate the
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Job Shadow Job Interview College Interview Internship All scenarios where a student will find themself in a professional setting with adults and wanting to make a positive impression. That’s a lot of pressure! Few students know how to dress for such events, but they know their typical outfits won’t cut it. What Not to Wear
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It can be challenging for high school students and college students to land paid internships and build their resumes. As an employer, with a team of 35 part-time and full-time members, we have a limited capacity to take on interns. My heart, as a college major-career coach working in the college counseling space, is to
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Meet Nate. He graduates high school with a lucrative scholarship guaranteeing practically free college at a state flagship university. He had the grades, the SAT scores, the extracurriculars to prove he was worthy of this award. During his freshman year, Nate was performing well academically and doing the “experimenting” recommended by his college and the
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Internships for high school students can be challenging to find and difficult to secure but are game-changers in helping guide both high school and college students towards that best-fit first career after graduation. Loveland City Schools in the Greater Cincinnati area has joined a growing number of school districts throughout the US that are taking
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