When applying for a job, sending a thoughtful cover letter along with your résumé allows you to introduce yourself to an organization and helps the recruiter or hiring manager understand why you’d be a great fit. The goal is to showcase your achievements, skills, and personality — and intrigue them enough that they want to […]
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Filing Your First Tax Return? Here’s What to Know
As Benjamin Franklin said, nothing in this world is certain except death and taxes. While the former is hopefully many, many years away for you yet, you can be sure that when it comes to taxes, Uncle Sam will come knocking each and every year to make sure you’ve paid your fair share. Tax time […]
Is a Career Change Right For You?
Thinking about a career change? You’re not alone. More than 20 million people quit their jobs in the second half of 2021, during what is now being called “the great resignation.” Whether you’re just daydreaming about making a change or have had one forced upon you through layoffs or downsizing, now is as good a […]
5 Things to Do Before Declaring a Major
Some students start their college careers knowing exactly what they want to be when they grow up, making choosing a major an easy decision. But this is not the case for everyone. Plenty of students don’t know what they want to major in before starting college, and many are still figuring things out throughout their […]