As a public relations professional, Ashley's experience ranges from corporate to not-for-profit. She currently works at an agency in Milwaukee, where she happily provides and implements PR strategy for a variety of clients. Never knowing what new adventure is around the corner, Ashley looks forward to the delicious ambiguity of the future. Say hello on Twitter @akcober.
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What do you do when you walk into an interview, only to find out you’ll be joined by a group of five other candidates? Group interviews are becoming more and more common, so don’t be caught off guard. Instead, ace it with these insider secrets.
The end of your internship is arguably as important as the beginning. As you’re wrapping up, doing these six things before you go will leave a lasting good impression—and help you land that post-grad gig.
If you inbox isn’t flooded with summer intern applications already, it will be soon. So how do you know which of those applicants will be your perfect match? Here’s what to look for when you’re screening candidates. (Hint: When it comes to interns, it’s not always experience.)
You know that internships can be a great way to get some practical experience and make new contacts, but they can actually turn into full-time jobs, too. Here’s how to become the kind of intern that gets hired.
It’s hard to imagine obtaining your bachelor’s degree in less than four years, but it’s completely doable! Read on for some simple tricks that can help you save money, graduate on time (or even early), and give you a head start on the job hunt.
What does it take to become Miss America? Wit, intelligence, confidence—and phenomenal interviewing skills. Here’s what one contestant learned about acing a job interview, all from trying to land that crown.
You’ve completed the coursework, amassed a crazy amount of knowledge, and earned your diploma. But are you really ready for the real world? Here’s a crash course in the skills that professors can’t teach you—and how to learn them before your first day of work.
By volunteering, you can help others, give back to your community, and make a positive contribution to the world. And you can also help your career—in a big way. Here’s how lending a hand to others can be helpful for you, too.
