Monday, December 6th, 2010

Ten Things You Should Do As A Student To Get A Job After Graduating With An Online Degree

While you’re working on your online degree, you can be planning the next step in your career. The good news is, potential employers recognize the effort that you’ve put into getting an education and having your degree puts you a giant step ahead of all the applicants who haven’t proven that they can work hard in school and graduate. The bad news is, this is a tough time for anybody to get a job with the slumping global economy so you’re going to have to go the extra mile to land your new gig. Here’s ten great tips to get you started on the path to your new career while you’re still in school.

Win a New Ipod Touch From My Colleges and Careers

My Colleges and Careers is giving away a free iPod Touch, called the “greatest iPod to date” by IGN’s Scott Lowe. To enter click here. Then all you need to do is like us on facebook and follow us on twitter. Don’t pass up this opportunity to win one of the most amazing mobile media platforms ever designed. It will be a perfect thing to take with you when you go back to college.

Interview with Physician Assistant Randy Archibald

September 21, 2010 by Sarah Ward  
Filed under Healthcare, Interviews

If you’re considering a career in the health care industry, the profession of physician assistant is growing in popularity. We caught up with physician assistant Randy Archibald to ask him about his experiences in the field. My Colleges and Careers: What misconceptions do people have about being a physician’s assistant? Randy Archibald: One of the [...]

Study Workspace Suggestions - Ada Gonzalez

September 14, 2010 by Sarah Ward  
Filed under Interviews

Recently we interviewed several interior designers on the topic of creating effective workspaces for students on a budget. Over the next few weeks, we will share helpful tips from professionals on creating workspaces for school. Today’s expert is Ada Gonzalez who joins us from New York City, New York. If you’d rather read the interview, [...]

Study Workspace Suggestions - Holly Meadows Baird

September 13, 2010 by Sarah Ward  
Filed under Interviews

Recently we interviewed several interior designers on the topic of creating effective workspaces for students on a budget. Over the next few weeks, we will share helpful tips from professionals on creating workspaces for school. Today’s expert is Holly Meadows Baird who joins us from Nashville, Tennessee. You can also read a transcript of the [...]

Guest Blog: One Question Interview with Acupuncturist Dan Clark

August 4, 2010 by Sarah Ward  
Filed under Healthcare, Interviews

This week, we caught up with acupuncturist Dan Clark to find out how his education has had an impact on his career. Question: How did your education help you prepare for your career? Answer: I earned a Master of Science in Oriental Medicine. It has definitely benefitted my career as a acupuncturist. The program has [...]

Interview with CPA Jon Funk on Rewards and Misconceptions of an Accounting Career

August 3, 2010 by Sarah Ward  
Filed under Business, Career, Interviews, Life

This week we caught up with Jonathan Funk, a Tax Manager with the renown accounting firm, Ernst and Young. Jonathan shares valuable insights about the rewards and misconceptions of being a CPA and provides an insider’s look at a career in accounting. Read on! Interview with a CPA My Accounting Careers: Describe a typical day [...]

Guest Blog: One Question Interview with Interior Designer Erica Swanson

July 28, 2010 by Sarah Ward  
Filed under Art & Design, Career, Interviews

This week we caught up with Toronto-based Interior Designer Erica Swanson about how her education has had an impact on her career. Question: How did your education help prepare you for your career? Answer: My education has been integral to my success. An ‘eye’ for design is not enough; a firm grasp of basic business [...]

Guest Blog: One Question Interview With Writer Rachel Call

July 24, 2010 by Sarah Ward  
Filed under Art & Design, Interviews

This week we caught up with Rachel Call, a local writer and recent university graduate. Question: How did your education help prepare you for your career? Answer: I think my education has helped me in a few ways. In classes and projects with real-life clients I had to learn to write well and on a [...]

Interview With The Image Professor, LisaMarie Luccioni

June 24, 2010 by Sarah Ward  
Filed under Education, Interviews

Teachers have the power to impact the world by imparting knowledge and wisdom with their students. This week we had the pleasure of connecting with one such influential educator, LisaMarie Luccioni, a communications and etiquette professor with the University of Cincinnati. An image and etiquette expert, LisaMarie is often referred to as The Image Professor [...]

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