Career Prep

Most students expect to work after graduating, but you’re preparing for your career shouldn’t start when you graduate. Career planning and preparation is something all students should do throughout their college studies, especially within the last two years.

  • How to Write a CV

    Writing a well-crafted, detailed curriculum vitae (CV) is essential for college professors, physicians, lawyers, and others who want to obtain research-focused jobs or funding for research. However, creating that document can feel challenging when facing a blank page. This art... Read More

  • What Is A CV?

    For most job-seekers, a resume and cover letter are the key documents needed when applying for positions. However, for those applying to jobs in academia and research, or for fellowships or grants, a common requirement is a curriculum vitae, or CV. Although this document bears so... Read More

  • How to Write a Cover Letter

    Many people focus on writing the perfect, concise, yet detailed resume to demonstrate their qualifications when applying for jobs. While a strong resume is a key component of a job application, candidates shouldn't overlook the importance of a well-crafted cover letter to accompa... Read More

  • How to Make a Resume (With Examples)

    Creating a resume is an essential step in the job-seeking process. This document will demonstrate your experience and abilities to potential employers, helping them see why you're the ideal fit for available jobs and opportunities. This guide is for recent graduates who are wr... Read More

  • What is Vocational Training?

    Among the many post-secondary educational paths individuals can take, vocational training is an increasingly popular option, especially for students who are looking to gain technical skills and enter the workforce as quickly as possible. Enrollment in vocational training programs... Read More

  • Certificate vs. Degree vs. Diploma

    When considering your post-secondary education options, you've likely encountered programs that lead to different outcomes, including degrees, diplomas, and certificates. While each type of program can provide valuable career preparation and knowledge, there are key differences b... Read More

  • The 6 Best MAT Prep Courses and Classes of 2024

    Editor's Note: The Miller Analogies Test (MAT) was discontinued in November 2023 and is no longer administered. For more information on preparing for available graduate-level standardized tests, please visit Best GRE Prep Courses and Classes and Best GMAT Prep Courses and Classe... Read More

  • Salary Guide: How Much Does a Social Worker Make?

    Social work is a broad field that assists individuals, families, and other groups in various settings. Multiple levels of social work require different types of education and credentials. As such, the salary range for social workers and related professionals can vary widely. T... Read More

  • Are college students entitled? 90% say classes are too hard, yet majority study less than 10 hours/week

    In 2022, a student-led petition at New York University over an organic chemistry class they deemed too challenging led to the professor's firing. It also led experts to question whether this was the start of a new trend of students protesting, not studying, their way to higher gr... Read More