Freshman College Schedules, Ease In #Collegeplanning, #Freshmanyear We overheard some students planning their freshman college schedule. “I got a 5 on the AP Bio exam, so I’m placing out of Bio 100 and am taking a harder class.” “I crushed the math placement test and am jumping ahead to take the most advanced Calc class […]
Career Planning
The Importance of Admitted Student Day
“I’m so bored!!” My daughter whisper complained to me during the third hour of the business school Admitted Student Day presentation. She was much more interested in what her college experience would be like outside of the classroom. Would she fit in? Could she see herself among the students? What was the social life like? […]
How to Leverage LinkedIn for Your Career
Most high school and college students think of LinkedIn as the “nerd” of the social media options according to Joanna Stern in the Wall Street Journal. But, in fact, it’s exactly the nerd who succeeds on the job front. Her article Ignoring LinkedIn Is Hurting Your Career is a must read for everyone looking to boost job […]
Getting a job with linked in, Getting job out of college, Killer LInkedIn profile, LinkedIn, Social Media for Job huntingHybrid Jobs Call for Hybrid Education
Great article explaining the importance of experiential learning, internships, and interdisciplinary study. Click here for article.
Best Majors, College education, critical thinking skills matter, Social Media for Job huntingHard to Wait for Early Decisions
Tensions run high. A single look can generate screams, cries or outbursts. Every post on Facebook creates anxiety and the lingering question: “When will I find out? I just want to know already!!!!” Does this sound familiar? If so you must have or be a senior waiting to hear from his or her Early Decision […]
Creating Your Personal Brand
Written by Lisa Bleich The process you started of identifying your strengths, talents and skills when you applied to college continues as you begin looking for an internship or job. You have an opportunity to build your personal brand around your interests and unique personality. This ability has become increasingly important in establishing credibility as […]
LinkedIn, Personal brand, Personal mission statement, Pinteret, TwitterSo You Want to Be a Journalist…
Written By Lisa Bleich Last month, I attended a talk by Allen Sepinwall, the TV writer for the Star Ledger, and Author of the book TV Revolution,.. It was a fascinating discussion about television dramas and the evolution of the anti-hero, starting with Tony Soprano and he had been gainfully employed as a writer throughout […]
Becoming a JournalistLanding a Job or Internship in Finance or Consulting
Finance and consulting are alluring professions for recent college graduates and business schools graduates due to their prestige and high paychecks. But, the competition is fierce and the top companies look for articulate, highly analytical problem solvers who can think through complex business situations as well as crunch the numbers. I asked some of my […]
interview tips for finance jbs, landing a job in financial or consulting industrySecuring a College Internship
“So, I just got back from career services and they basically told me that my resume sucks and there is no way I’m going to get an internship in what I want to do.” My daughter, Rebecca, said with a catch in her voice. “What do you mean?” I countered. “Well, the woman in career […]
The New MCAT and Pre-Med Requirements
The new MCAT will launch in 2015 and there will be significant changes. In particular, the test will include a section on psychology and sociology and the overall test will increase from four hours of testing to six and a quarter hours of testing. Below is a snapshot of what to expect. Sections: Biochemistry: 65 […]