College Central Podcasts: Career and Job Search Advice

As a job seeker, among thousands of other job seekers, how do you separate, differentiate, and elevate yourself from the rest of the competition? You begin by building You, The Brand.

Cover letters are an integral part of your resume, and a key job search component. They are your first opportunity to sell yourself as the product, explain why you believe you are a good fit for the position, and help separate you from the competition.

An elevator speech enables you to instantly promote yourself and confidently answer those questions "Tell me about yourself" and "Why should I hire you?" in as little as 15 seconds. Here's how to keep your personal sound bite short, sweet, and effective.

The Internet is a wonderful thing: Just about anything and anyone can be found online nowadays. And that can work for OR against a job seeker. So don't jeopardize your job search or career success by tripping over your own digital footprint.

Internships have become both crucial and controversial. Should interns be paid? Or should they settle for the opportunity to add work experience to their resume? Here are financial, ethical, and legal factors to consider when pursuing an internship.

Clothing is non-verbal communication that says a lot about you: your values, economic status, savviness, and more. So when interviewing, how do you keep your own individual style and personality while still being seen as a good fit for the company?

While you may have the interview TO DO's down pat, remember the game isn't over yet. Even if you passed the cover letter and resume litmus tests, errors can still keep you from scoring a home run.

If the cover letter is the introductory smile, the resume is the firm handshake. Your resume should be an accurate, effective summary of who you are, and substantiate why you are the best candidate for the position. Here's what recruiters look for.