How To Prepare for Work After College

It’s about post-college preparation so you can hit the ground running!

Economists maintain that a college degree is still the best way to land high-paying jobs, but lots of graduating high school students are questioning that when they hear about college graduates not being able to get a job or finding a job that has nothing to do with their major. On top of that, add the dismal figures that reference student loan debt topping $1 trillion and graduates finding themselves with low-paying jobs that make them no better off than if they hadn’t gone to college.

Let’s take a closer look at how college students can successfully hit the ground running as soon as they graduate. We’ll examine the idea that just attending college may not be enough; students may need to make more focused decisions before entering college – to help put their degree to work right away.

I Don’t Know What I Want To Do for a Career

Academic strategy for those who aren’t ready to choose a major

Some people are born with a clear idea of what they want to be when they grow up—it could be a doctor, lawyer, teacher or small business owner. Unfortunately, it’s not this simple for everyone. And, did you know that the average American will change jobs five to ten over the course of their career?

Lots of students start their college careers with a wide variety of interests and passionate hobbies, but when it comes to turning those things into a real career, they aren’t sure which way to go. If this sounds like you – fear not, you are not alone. You are right where you need to be. So relax, breathe, and follow these tips to start figuring out where your talents and potential can take you.

Romance Languages at Bowdoin University

Ever thought about exploring your love of languages and cultures at the collegiate level? Then follow The Professor to Brunswick, Maine. It’s a charming, walkable town, a picturesque slice of historic New England, and home to Bowdoin College. Thanks to the college’s thriving Department of Romance Languages, it’s also a great place to study Spanish, French, or Italian.

The first thing you need to know about Bowdoin is that here in Maine, it’s pronounced “Bo-dun.”

What’s Your Personal Brand- How to Market Yourself

On January 07, 2018
In Careers, College Planning, What to do after college

There’s little or no time to prepare for your career between college and work. Now is the time to work on your market strategy for yourself so you can get the job you want.

One of the things that college doesn’t often teach is how to best position yourself for your future career. Taking a few minutes a week now, before you launch into your college career, can go a long way to making yourself look like a rock star with knowledge and connections in your industry. Today getting a job is about so much more than a resume. It’s about how well you’re able to communicate your personal brand online and in person.