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Have Internships Become the New Interview?
January 18, 2013 by William FriersonCollege students and recent graduates searching for jobs should strongly consider getting internships. The following infographic details their value for these job seekers and the employers who want to hire them. Continue Reading
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Parent satisfaction and the college student experience
December 06, 2012 by William Frierson
Colleges and universities should understand that parents and/or guardians can be influential when it comes to their child’s decision on where to go to school; they also have concerns. Find out what areas they’re concerned about in the following post.I am just one year away from my daughter Kylie enrolling in college. She is a senior in high school this year, and her college search is well under way. She knows her top two choices, plus she intends to apply to three other colleges. We did the first round of college visits last summer and spring, which helped to eliminate a couple schools from her list. We are now planning to schedule overnight visits at her top two colleges, to confirm that they are the right fit for her.
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Career Fair Do’s and Don’ts
November 26, 2012 by William FriersonCareer fairs give college students opportunities to make contact with employers who are looking to hire the best and brightest individuals. However, you don’t want to show up to a career fair without a plan. I believe the following post will better prepare you for this invaluable experience.It’s that time of year– the college career fair circuit is in full effect. One of the goals of the Viacom College Relations team is to spread awareness about our internship program. In the fall, we travel to a variety of college campuses every week to find talented students (like you).
It’s always rewarding to meet students in person, hear about their passions, and tell them about the great opportunities they have ahead of them. Some of the young people we meet really blow us away, but unfortunately that’s not always the case. It’s easy to make a great impression if you follow a few rules. This is why I feel it’s important to outline the do’s and don’ts of career fairs.
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Open Textbooks Can Save College Students Money
November 09, 2012 by William FriersonOpen textbooks (or digital textbooks) may become an alternative for traditional textbooks, as college students try to save money while pursuing higher education. The following infographic has more information these textbooks, including their costs in contrast to the more traditional ones. Continue Reading
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The Types of Financial Aid Available to College Students
October 30, 2012 by William FriersonProspective and current college students should be aware of all financial aid options to further their educations. The following infographic provides information about the types of assistance available to these students. Continue Reading
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Students and Alumni, Remember to Utilize The Career Services Available to You
October 29, 2012 by William Frierson
Open door to the word Help in red letters. Photo courtesy of Shutterstock.
Colleges today seem to have no shortage of amenities for their students. They have fully-equipped gyms, state of the art computer labs and top of the line food courts. And while it may seem that students are taking full advantage of these and other offerings, there is one service many are completely overlooking. I’m referring to the career services department of colleges and universities across the country. Continue Reading
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50 Savvy Haggling Tips to Stretch Your Student Budget
October 05, 2012 by William Frierson
September was College Savings Month, a time for spotlighting Section 529 plans for families to put their kids through college. But for those of you already in college, the concern now is with making sure those funds don’t run out before graduation. One way to do that that you may have overlooked is haggling. After all, a penny saved is a penny earned, and you may be overspending for furniture, clothes, books, even cars by not quibbling over the price. Start trying some of these tips in your purchasing and you may be astounded to see just how far your budget can stretch. Continue Reading
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Some College Students and Young Professionals Willing to Sacrifice Salary for Social Media
October 04, 2012 by William FriersonIt seems that social media has become so powerful that some college students and young professionals don’t mind sacrificing their earning potential(s) to connect to the Internet. Learn more in the following infographic. Continue Reading
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College Students Using ID Cards for Financial Transactions
September 27, 2012 by William FriersonI didn’t know this before, but apparently college students are using student IDs to make financial transactions on and off campus. This is due to partnerships between colleges and financial institutions. Find out the pros and cons of this concept in the following infographic. Continue Reading
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4 Tips for Making the Most out of a Career Fair
September 18, 2012 by William Frierson
If you are in college or you’ve recently graduated, chances are that you have or will have the opportunity to attend a career fair. Of course, most job search methods include looking through positions in ads, networking, using social media, etc. In this sense, the career fair is a little bit old-fashioned. But it’s a great way to land a job. I know, because I used to host career fairs in my previous job, and we almost always ended up hiring students or recent graduates from career fairs rather than students who just submitted their applications. Here are a few tips for making the most out of career fairs. Continue Reading
