Friday’s Recommended Reads - October 21

Here are this week’s top college and career recommended reads to make you more successful and employable.

Literally, Get Out of Your House - Career Sherpa. Despite today’s digital age, not everything can be done on the internet. To succeed in your job search or career building efforts, you actually have to leave your house. Career Sherpa shares a typical day-in-the-life.

Facebook’s Impact on Student Grades - New York Times. If you’re anxious to prove to your parents that the time you spend on Facebook has no effect on your grades, you’re going to want to read about this study conducted by Professor Reynol Junco.

Using Social Media in Job Search — Twitter - Jennifer Armitstead. While Twitter may seem loud and confusing, it can be a great tool for job seekers. Career Coach Jen gives four actionable tips to get the attention of recruiters and hiring managers through Twitter.

Space Relations: Why It’s Important to Have Fun With Your Roommate - Crushable. Being roommates with a good friend doesn’t mean your friendship is doomed to fall apart. You may just find that the best roommate relationships are with those that you actually spend time with.

Balancing Personal and Professional: Your Online Brand - Women’s Ally. If you’ve ever contemplated whether you ought to separate your personal and professional social media efforts, Kristen Abell gives you some food for thought.

Surviving the Networking Frenzy: How to Stay Connected and Sane Pt 2 - Classy Career Girl. As important as staying connected is, don’t underestimate the importance of coming back down for some critical rejuvenation time.

What have you been reading this week?