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Fitting Into Your Workplace Culture: Six Tips for Acclimation

Fitting in is a big part of succeeding at your first job after graduation. And workplace cultures can vary. Some are very casual; some are highly competitive; and others are hierarchical and corporate.read more

Blogging As an Online Student - How It Can Help (Or Hurt) Your Career

Blogging is a time-consuming activity. There are also significant pitfalls, particularly if you write on a controversial topic or have a particularly astringent tone. Blogging can be worth it to students nearing graduation, however—if you can manage your time well.read more

Seven Most Common Interview Questions for New Graduates

Some college graduates have been through a dozen or more job interviews before they get a diploma. Others have less experience—and for some, a job interview is a completely new experience. No matter how many job interviews you’ve been on, you can still get questions you were unprepared for.read more

Will Job Training Help You Get a Job?

Job training is a big part of President Obama’s economic recovery plan. In 2009, the President announced a new program designed to encourage online schools to increase financial aid to the unemployed—and provide incentives for unemployed people to get job training instead of taking low-wage jobs for which they’re overqualified.read more

Beyond Teaching: Six Alternative Careers in Education

Want to work with kids in an educational setting, but not sure if a classroom environment is ultimately right for you?  Or maybe you care deeply about education, but aren’t sure you want to stay in teaching or advance to an administrative position.read more

How to Sell Your Online MBA Degree to Prospective Employers

If you’re considering an online MBA program, you’ve probably given a lot of thought to how employers will react to your degree.  Going the online route isn’t the usual choice for everyone—and you may face extra questions about your degree during interviews.read more