Friday’s Recommended Reads - December 2

With the Thanksgiving break last week, it’s been a while since we published our Friday Recommended Reads and today we are bursting at the seams! Read on for valuable information that will help you as you are going back to college and making decisions today that will affect your career for years to come.

Decision Time: How to Know What You Really Want - Psychology Today. If you’re having a hard time deciding on your college major, this would be good food for thought. One thing that helps with decision making, says the article, is knowing what you want in the first place. Do you know what you want?

Are Degrees from Online Universities Respected in the Job Market? - ResumeBear. Citing a recent study from CNBC, employers are beginning to look more favorably on college degrees earned through online universities.

7 Signs of Job Burnout (and 5 Ways to Fix It) - Careerealism. While directed at professional workers, burnout is something that all college students experience at least once during their journey. If you are bored, overwhelmed, or yearning for Friday even on Monday morning, this is for you.

moolaguides.com. An ingenious creation for students by students, you get paid to study! The mission is to prevent college kids from getting jobs by allowing them to sell their notes so they can focus and do well in their classes. You can buy or sell your notes. Don’t be throwing those notes away!

Steve Jobs Rules the World - GQ. An homage to Apple co-founder and visionary, here’s a map of everything that Steve Jobs impacted.

Students: 9 Things That Matter More than GPA - PR Daily. At the end of the day, your GPA will have very little impact on your professional success. Instead of freaking out about your GPA, get concerned instead with the important things such as time management and developing professional experience.

The 6 Lessons of Interviewing 101: A Beginner’s Guide - Doostang. Ideal for recent college graduates, this article will help you stay on top of your A game during an interview. A great takeaway — don’t tell them what you aren’t or what you haven’t done. Lead with your strengths.

Bonus Break Time Material!

Black Friday Shopping Prank - YouTube. To give you a good laugh, two guys have gone to a store asking for a ridiculous shopping list. Hilarious items on the shopping list? Eye removal kit. Pre-made toast. Left handed washing glove. Fancy boy lip glitter. YES. Take a break and watch on!

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