Newly independent in a new country, international students are especially vulnerable to being victims of scam. Scams are crimes that involve someone using false pretenses to illegally obtain money from another. The most common scams targeting...
Social Media Dos and Don’ts for College Students
Everyone and their dog is on social media – literally. According to research by Experian, 98% of college-aged students are on social media. In the past people primarily used social media to connect with family and friends. Today, social media users...
How to Find On-Campus Jobs for International Students in the U.S
Many African students opt to work while studying in US colleges and universities. Working while studying abroad comes with numerous benefits: not only does it provide an income to cover part of your tuition-related and living costs, but it also...
How to Future-Proof Your Career: Advice for College Students
With advancements in artificial intelligence, many college students are worried about their future careers. This is a reasonable worry to have – AI...
Top Extracurricular Activities for College Valued by Employers
Are you a college student looking to make yourself stand out to potential employers? Extracurricular activities are a great way to do just that....
Digital Strategies to Get Noticed by Recruiters Without Sending a Resume
Hunting for your first job can be exhausting. You’ll likely have to spend hours scrolling job boards and preparing and sending applications…for days...
The Ultimate Resume Education Section Checklist
The education section is one of the most important on your resume, especially if you’re a college student or a recent graduate. At this point in...
5 Powerful Tips for Polishing Your Resume
If you’ve recently graduated from college or are in your final year, you’ve probably started sending your resume to potential employers. But is your...
Five Job Search Mistakes You Should Stop Making as a Fresh College Graduate
You've made it through the difficult years of sleepless nights, coffee-fueled study sessions, anxiety about tests, and wondering if you'd cross the...
5 Tips to Protect Your Privacy While Job Hunting
Thanks to the ubiquitousness of the internet, job hunting today is easier than ever. You don’t have to mail applications, which was the norm just a...
What Are the Career Prospects for Engineering Graduates?
Engineers are responsible for creating various structures and products that we use every day. Think roads, appliances, airports…down to your...
Top Tips for Landing your First Job After Graduation
The first job after graduating from college is very significant for your professional development. It determines where you will be for the next five...
How to Secure a Paid Internship While Studying Abroad
Securing a paid internship is one of the best things you can do to launch your career. A paid internship can significantly boost your first...
Why You Should Apply for Your PhD Abroad as an African Student
Obtaining a PhD is one of the highest academic goals you can aspire to. If it’s one of your goals, you might be wondering why you should apply for...
5 Effective Tips for Getting Your Dream Internship
Internships are great for getting your foot in the door in your desired field. An internship plays a key role in equipping college students and...
How to Make Your LinkedIn Profile Shine As a Student or Recent Graduate
Did you know that 70-80 percent of jobs are never advertised? That number should tell you one thing: most job vacancies are filled through...
5 Personal Branding Tips for College Students and Recent Graduates
You are either a recent college graduate or your graduation date is fast approaching. You’ve probably started looking for either an internship or a...
What Is an Externship? How Can You Get One?
In college, there’s plenty of focus on finding an internship. However, plenty of students don’t know about externships. You might be wondering,...
How to Make the Most of Your College’s Career Fair
Are you ready for your college's next career fair? Most colleges organize career fairs for their students to meet recruiters and prospective...
How to Create a Career Development Plan as a Recent College Graduate
Your graduation date is approaching or you’ve just graduated from college. You’ve probably started the search for your first job to launch your...
Pros and Cons of Working While in School
From the office to the classroom, from writing marketing reports or flipping burgers to writing class—this is what college experience means when you...
