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5 Quick Tips to help you write a Cover Letter!

Cover letters are an important aspect of the job search process, especially for college students. It’s essential that you create a cover letter that stands out from the competition and showcases your skills and qualifications in a professional manner.  

Here …

By Jon Spahn
Jon Spahn Career Mentor
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How to Decide on a Major

As a college student, you’ll be making the first big decisions of your life. One such decision is choosing a major that is right for you. You’ll have to take many things into consideration, such as your interests and skills, …

By Firsthand
We help applicants, students, job-seekers and professionals like you find the right career path using the power of firsthand experiences.
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Tips for any incoming college student!

You’re a college student now, lost in an abundance of classes, trying to find out what you want to do right? Whether you know down to a T or not what you want to do, this article is meant to …

By Jon Spahn
Jon Spahn Career Mentor
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Top 5 Must-Have Skills You Need to Be Competitive in Today’s Job Market

More and more companies are prioritizing upskilling, defined as helping workers advance their careers, and reskilling or training workers on new skills they don’t have. They may help their employees with training programs or pay for them to acquire college …

By Ivy Exec
Ivy Exec is your dedicated career development resource.
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How to set better goals

Every year, everyone has their typical new year’s resolutions, right? Whether it’s going to the gym more, going for a run every day, reading more, studying harder, not going out as much on weekends to focus on better things than …

By Jon Spahn
Jon Spahn Career Mentor
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Mental Models – Making friends with the eminent dead

What is the title of this article? Making friends with the dead? What does this have to do with career information, learning or college? Let me explain… 

A few weeks ago, we posted an article referencing and describing mental models. …

By Jon Spahn
Jon Spahn Career Mentor
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#NDSUintern Spotlight: Chanaka Bulathsinghalage

Major: Computer Science

Company: Meta/Facebook

Location of Internship: Menlo Park, CA

Internship Title: PhD Software Engineer Intern

Why did you choose the company that you work for?

Meta is one of the leading tech company in the industry and it …

By Rachana Wright
Rachana Wright Graduate Assistant - Internship Program
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Should I Put My GPA on My Resume?

Your grade-point average, or GPA, can demonstrate your achievements in school and show employers you’re knowledgeable about the major you’re studying. However, GPA is far from a determining factor of your potential in the workforce. It isn’t always reflective of …

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#NDSUintern Spotlight: Michaela Dockter

Major: Electrical Engineering

Company: Nextern

Location of Internship: Maple Grove, MN

Internship Title: Test Engineer Intern

Why did you choose the company that you work for?

I chose to work for Nextern because they work in the medical device industry …

By Rachana Wright
Rachana Wright Graduate Assistant - Internship Program
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How to Write a Resume

Your resume is a rundown of your professional achievements and helps a hiring manager or recruiter understand why you’re the best candidate for the job. And while your resume summarizes where you went to school, where you worked, and what …

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