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From Crocodile Hunter to Zoo Intern

From Crocodile Hunter to Zoo Intern

Published on February 1, 2018, at 1:13 p.m. by Cara Bolt. When I was little, I dreamed of being the Crocodile Hunter. Every day at 4 p.m. (yes, I still remember the time it came on), I would be parked in front of a television

*Entry-Level Position: 5+ Years’ Experience Required*

*Entry-Level Position: 5+ Years’ Experience Required*

Published on October 3, 2017, at 6:42 p.m. by Hyland Stockton. Requirements: degree in related field and 5+ years of experience. How am I ever supposed to get experience when every job requires experience? This dilemma is a problem for recent graduates. Every job that

The Ideal Intern, from an Intern Coordinator’s Perspective

The Ideal Intern, from an Intern Coordinator’s Perspective

Published on July 13, 2017, at 8:20 p.m. by Dalton Kerby. You aced the application. Your cover letter was personalized and specifically addressed. You had your graphic designer friend give your résumé a touch of modern flair. You hit the interview out of the ballpark,

The Bigger the City, the Brighter the Lights

The Bigger the City, the Brighter the Lights

Published on February 28, 2017, at 10:50 a.m. by Meredith Folsom. As a PR student, I’ve noticed that to make it big in the industry you most likely need to live in a city. Although living in a small town in rural Connecticut might seem

What Is Experiential Learning?

What Is Experiential Learning?

Published on February 1, 2017, at 6:00 p.m. by Kahla  Anderson. Chances are you have probably taken part in an experiential learning opportunity (ELO) and have no idea that you have. Experiential learning is the opportunity to take what you have learned in the classroom and

Pros and Cons of Interning During a Semester

Pros and Cons of Interning During a Semester

Published on January 10, 2017, at 4:09 p.m. by Kennedy Studdard. Internship — a powerful word that can strike fear into some of the most brave, most outstanding students and student leaders you’ll ever know. And if you meet someone who is unfazed by the

Working from the Floor Up

Working from the Floor Up

Published on March 3, 2016, at 9:00 p.m. by Rachel Chandler. Many aspiring professionals dream of carrying out public relations in the fashion industry, but working your way up can be far from glitzy and glamorous. Behind all the flashing lights are busy public relations

The Dilemma of Unpaid Internships

The Dilemma of Unpaid Internships

Posted on February 10, 2016, at 4:15 p.m. by Lindsey Young. In 2015 the unemployment rate for college graduates was 7.2 percent, while the underemployment rate was 14.9 percent. With threats of unemployment and student loans constantly haunting new graduates, many are trying to find

The Wanderlust Millennial

The Wanderlust Millennial

Posted: March 26, 2015, 1130 a.m. by Sadie Schwarm. Wanderlust job seekers may be at a disadvantage when seeking internships abroad if they do not conduct the proper research. Traveling has become a trend that many young, striving professionals expect to experience. What used to

Three Internship Tips

Three Internship Tips

Posted: February 16, 2015, 4:09 p.m. by Mackensie Henderson. According to Internships.com, the importance of an internship while in college continues to rise. Companies use their internship program as a trial run for potential new employees. If an intern excels, they have the potential to obtain

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