Career Prep

Most students expect to work after graduating, but you’re preparing for your career shouldn’t start when you graduate. Career planning and preparation is something all students should do throughout their college studies, especially within the last two years.

  • Due to Pro-Palestine Protests, 3 in 10 Business Leaders Are More Concerned About Hiring Recent College Graduates

    Many believe young workers are not only less experienced, but unreliable, lazy, and lack professional skills. As Gen Zers enter the workforce, this narrative seems to have become even more prevalent – reflecting that this generation of graduates are uniquely incompetent, politi... Read More

  • 2 in 3 College Students Support Pro-Palestinian Protests, Many Favor Use of Violence, Hate Speech

    Pro-Palestinian college protests have been making headlines recently as administrations take action to break up demonstrations and manage the unrest on their campuses. In May, Intelligent.com surveyed 763 current full-time U.S. college students to understand how they feel abou... Read More

  • How to Write a CV

    Writing a well-crafted, detailed curriculum vitae (CV) is essential for college professors, physicians, lawyers, and others who want to obtain research-focused jobs or funding for research. However, creating that document can feel challenging when facing a blank page. This art... Read More

  • What Is A CV?

    For most job-seekers, a resume and cover letter are the key documents needed when applying for positions. However, for those applying to jobs in academia and research, or for fellowships or grants, a common requirement is a curriculum vitae, or CV. Although this document bears so... Read More

  • How to Write a Cover Letter

    Many people focus on writing the perfect, concise, yet detailed resume to demonstrate their qualifications when applying for jobs. While a strong resume is a key component of a job application, candidates shouldn't overlook the importance of a well-crafted cover letter to accompa... Read More

  • How to Make a Resume (With Examples)

    Creating a resume is an essential step in the job-seeking process. This document will demonstrate your experience and abilities to potential employers, helping them see why you're the ideal fit for available jobs and opportunities. This guide is for recent graduates who are wr... Read More

  • What is Vocational Training?

    Among the many post-secondary educational paths individuals can take, vocational training is an increasingly popular option, especially for students who are looking to gain technical skills and enter the workforce as quickly as possible. Enrollment in vocational training programs... Read More

  • Certificate vs. Degree vs. Diploma

    When considering your post-secondary education options, you've likely encountered programs that lead to different outcomes, including degrees, diplomas, and certificates. While each type of program can provide valuable career preparation and knowledge, there are key differences b... Read More

  • 8 in 10 Companies Plan To Layoff Recent College Grads This Year Due to AI

    With the growing popularity of ChatGPT and other artificial intelligence (AI) tools, many fear there will be less work for employees to take on – as AI can now complete tasks such as research, data entry, and email writing. College interns or recent graduates traditionally c... Read More