Career Advice for Students

There is an interviewee tells me that it’s easier to get a job after graduating from a well-known university compared to others. Do hiring managers really prioritize the reputation of the university...

I've graduated with a business degree and I guess I didn't realize how competitive the job market was going to be. I heard there's something like 100 to 200 or more applicants for every entry level ro...

My supervisor often leaves team messages around midnight so we can start work early the next day. He says he doesn’t mean to stress us out, he’s just afraid he’ll forget what to tell us if he waits un...

Some people in the office choose to gossip... a lot... my advice is it is ok to listen, but don't engage. Thoughts?

We need to talk about what to wear to the office. So often I see younger folks strolling in not looking professional in the slightest. The days of a full blown suit may be gone, but dress for the job ...

I'm studying Anthropology, but when I asked ChatGPT about this major, it said this is a dead field. Is ChatGPT right?

Hey, random question. I’m looking for my first-ever job ( long story) , and was wondering: do people at jobs judge you for partaking in sports betting? How is it perceived? Just wondering. Obviously ...

What do you think are the most important qualities to look for in a company when first starting out?

Hello, I'm starting my second year of college, and since I kept to myself last year, I thought I should try to get more involved this year. I'm trying to pick a club or something to join, but my schoo...

I just landed my first professional job! It took me months to get this offer. I was starting to regret my decision to go to college. When I start this job next week, how can I create a great impressio...

I always have difficulty to set my goal during annual performance review. Everyone says setting clear goals helps track progress and stay motivated, but I'm thinking that would be a bullet for managem...

How can I emphasize/show that I'm a good worker when volunteer work is the only work experience I have? It's a loop of no job experience -> no job -> no job experience. I volunteer regularly in basica...

Would it be dumb to get a seasonal job in something not related to what I majored in? I graduated over a year ago and haven't had luck landing a job. My aunt suggested coolworks.com, and there's some ...

At what point is it allowed to add a second page to a resume? I have a bunch of activities like music ensembles, club sports, teaching assistantship, my fraternity, and internships that I participated...

Dude finding a job is tough I’ve applied to many jobs but I’ve only gotten one reply. I just need one person to accept me so I can I get some experience, any job is better than no job especially for a...

Those of you who joined Greek life in college, did you find it helpful with your career? I guess I'm mostly asking if joining a sorority is good for long term networking?

I'm planning out my classes for the next few years. I could either stack my schedule and take summer classes, which would mean I'd complete school in three years instead of four, or I can take the ful...

I was told during an interview last week that I would be expected to wear different hats. Is that code for the company being constantly understaffed? Because the $18.50 an hour doesn't feel like enoug...

With how much AI is really taking over things, do you think the value of a college degree is still worth it???

After I apply to a job, how long should I wait before I reach out to the company to follow up on my application? I've been waiting about two to three days, should I be reaching out sooner?