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What to Do After Dropping Out of College

Career planning By February 28, 2023 Last Updated on March 1, 2023 by Olivia Smith Tags: , No Comments

What to Do After Dropping Out of College
Whether you thought long and hard “should I drop out of college” or you were forced to do so because of things out of your control, you need to find the right path forward after all the paperwork is done. Think positive. Your whole future lies shining in front of you, and just because school wasn’t the right choice doesn’t mean you’ll end up stuck somewhere else you don’t want to be. 

BTW, if you’re just planning to leave your studies, read the guide on how to drop out of college the right way.

What can you do after dropping out of college? These 10 ideas will set you on the right path.

How to Get a Job After College

Career planning By February 13, 2023 Last Updated on February 14, 2023 by Olivia Smith Tags: , No Comments

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With an average of $37,574 in loans per student, today’s college students are no stranger to anxiety around finding a job after graduation. Aside from stresses like student loan debt, recent college graduates are hard-pressed to find a job in a suffering economy.

Luckily, there are a few strategies college students can take advantage of to prepare for the upcoming job hunt. While none of these strategies is a guarantee that you’ll get hired right out of college, they’ll certainly increase your odds:

Top 7 First Job Interview Questions and How to Answer Them

Career planning By February 9, 2023 Last Updated on February 10, 2023 by Olivia Smith Tags: , , No Comments
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When the college’s finally over, what’s next?

After bagging that degree and selling your textbooks with BookScouter, the next step is to join the workforce. However, before that, you’ll have to pass a job interview, and unlike the exams you aced in school, its questions aren’t always predictable. If you want your job interview to be successful, you should put great effort into your preparation.

Top 5 Internship Platforms and How to Use Them

Study tips, Career planning By November 26, 2022 Last Updated on May 26, 2023 by Abigail White Tags: , No Comments
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Finding an internship doesn’t have to be daunting. With a clear goal, proper resources, and a well-written college student resume, you’re on your way to a great internship!

Below is a list of the top five internship platforms (with two bonus platforms your college must partner with for you to access).

All are beneficial and worth using to find your internship.

Best-Paying Jobs in Major Chemicals

Career planning By November 2, 2022 Last Updated on November 2, 2022 by Olivia Smith Tags: , , , No Comments


Working with chemicals isn’t for everyone, but for the people who do enjoy it—passion pays off. Those who love to learn about chemistry and work in a lab could find themselves at home in a variety of chemistry-related settings, depending on what they’d like to specialize in. 

From biological to industrial, there are many jobs you can find in major chemicals. If you want to synthesize polymers for a biotechnology company, there are high-paying jobs for that. If you’re interested in medicine and chemistry, there are jobs for that. Just take a look:

The Top 5 Best Paying Jobs in Major Banks

Career planning By October 20, 2022 Last Updated on October 28, 2022 by Olivia Smith Tags: , , , No Comments


It makes sense that the finance industry is widely known for offering high salaries—after all, the professionals dealing with large amounts of money should be well compensated for their work! Unfortunately, this is not always the reality for those working in entry-level banking positions.

That being said, there are a number of extremely lucrative roles in the banking field. Securing one of the best-paying jobs in major banks requires a bit of planning, as many of these positions require additional schooling or training. 

Follow along to learn more about the five best-paying jobs in major banks; from salaries, educational requirements, and more.

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