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Five Steps Every College Student Needs to Take Now to Get a Job Later

45 Things

While their parents diligently take notes and ask questions, the new freshman is usually texting, staring off into space or smiling and nodding, while not taking in a word. Learn to introduce yourself to your professors, to your adviser and to the kid who lives next door. Not exactly music to the ears of a college student right now.

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“Dreamers who ignored the naysayers and did what others said was impossible” With Candice Georgiadis & Danny Umali

Thrive Global

I learned a lot about computers my freshman year of college in an introductory course and everything I know about technology was built from that foundation. If people only knew that the families from the lowest income brackets could go to 60K-70K a year schools for next to nothing, we could change a lot of lives. I think we all did.

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“In this industry women actually have a big advantage” With Jason Hartman & Vicky Schiff

Thrive Global

Learn and move on. Frankly, I think women have it easier. I was just at a conference where 100–200 people were standing around in an open area and everyone was in dark or blue suits or blazers except the dozen women in the room, who really stood out. The man I was talking to was making fun of himself and how he just blended in. Be objective.

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True, the Best Candidates Want Flextime. But How?

HR Daily Advisor

Learn More. Flextime is one of the most highly rated perks for attracting top talent to your organization. However, it isn’t always easy to offer—what about a company where every employee has to be on-site, in person, every day? Today, Megan Lee, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, shares how she did it. Significant Flex Plan Restrictions. NO job sharing.