Setting Goals for Your Internship
You rocked your interview, you got the internship, and now you might be wondering “What next?” We all know that having an internship on your resume is important in helping you to land a job after...
View ArticleNarrowing Your Job Hunt
Where to begin? Looking for a job often feels like looking for a needle in a haystack. Unfortunately, there is no formula for the best way to look for a job. That being said, taking a brute force...
View ArticleMake Your Resume Stand Out in the Crowd
You have six seconds. One. Two. Three. Four. Five. Six. That’s how long a prospective employer looks at your resume before deciding your fate with their company. According to the Huffington Post, in...
View Article5 Ways to Reach Millennial College Students
Most businesses that reside in college towns know that there is a huge opportunity when marketing to college students and yet still struggle to understand what drives a college student to purchase...
View ArticleJoin the Conversation: Engage Customers Online
Do you know what you’re doing on social media? There is a great deal of potential to interact with current customers and find new customers through social media. Here are some suggestions that we have...
View Article5 Reasons You Should Create a Strong Brand
When I was a college student, I was feeling particularly homesick one day when a commercial came on my TV. It showed a young girl going through her first year of college and dealing with the usual...
View ArticleHow to Create an Online Portfolio
WRITTEN BY: MIRANDA GARDNER As our summer season at AroundCampus Group LLC approaches each year, my fellow coworkers and I recruit college students for our production internship. Out of all the...
View ArticleClick It, Clip It, or Print It: How to Get the Most Out of Your Coupons
WRITTEN BY: JANELLE MASON When maintaining a company brand for your business, you want to make a lasting impression. What better way to have your name floating throughout the hallways of your local...
View ArticleHow to Get a Glowing Reference
WRITTEN BY: TIFFANY DOUGHERTY You’ve got a perfect resume and flawless cover letter. You’ve double and triple checked your application. What else could you possibly need to land your dream job? An...
View ArticleWhat Your Social Media Says About You
WRITTEN BY LAUREN CRISWELL Job Seekers Most of us cannot relate to the time when a glance at a paper resume was all an employer reviewed before deciding whether or not you were going to get an...
View ArticleHow to Select Your Internship
WRITTEN BY: JACQUELINE DUNN In today’s competitive job market, it’s imperative for students to find that “special something” that boosts their resumes, gains them worthwhile and relevant experiences,...
View ArticleWhy Canva Is Your Friend
WRITTEN BY JACOB ROSS Do you ever see an image and say “I wish I could make that?” but don’t have any graphic design experience or knowledge? There are a number of websites out there that offer design...
View ArticleCommon Branding Mistakes
WRITTEN BY: ELLIE REGEVSKY Mistake #1: Resolution of Graphics It is mandatory that images have a consistent quality without pixilation. But what are the different types of files and resolutions for...
View ArticleAre You Prepared for Your First Day of Work?
Advice on what to wear, how to remember everything, and ways to make friends, so you can take on responsibility and get the most out of your new job. WRITTEN BY: LAUREN KALIN I tend to over-prepare....
View ArticleTips For Consistent Branding
WRITTEN BY: VIRGINIA BANE Branding, what is it? Why is it important? Branding is a trademark or distinctive name or image identifying a product, service or organization. Branding is one of the most...
View ArticleOrganize Your Job Applications
WRITTEN BY: NICO REEVES As a recruiter, I have “pre-screened” over 600 college students in the past two years. When I say pre-screened, I simply mean a preliminary phone call to gather basic...
View ArticleResponding to Criticism Online
WRITTEN BY: CHELSEA PAYNE Whether it be on Yelp, Google, LinkedIn, social media, or even your own website, customers will find a way to criticize your business. So while you may think to ignore this...
View ArticleA Tale of Missed Opportunities: Why College Students Need Business Cards
WRITTEN BY: MIRANDA GARDNER Everyone knows that dreaded feeling you get in your stomach when you realize you are unprepared for something. Whether you forgot you had an exam or that an assignment was...
View ArticleHow to Write a Simple Press Release
WRITTEN BY: VIRGINIA BANE New things happen daily and it’s the job of a press release to get the word out about these events to news and media outlets. It can announce a variety of newsworthy events,...
View ArticleHow To Use Google Maps For Your Business
WRITTEN BY: KELSEY DI GIROLAMO Google Maps. Millions of people use them daily to find directions to and from businesses. According to Nielsen, the Google Maps app sees an average of over 79 million...
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