College Central Podcasts: Career and Job Search Advice

Internships are fertile ground for experience and recruitment. However, depending on the factors, internships can vary in their requirements and even the benefits they offer. So, what do you need to know to cultivate internship success?

As a creative, how you package yourself will be viewed as proof of your credentials. Your design sensibilities will be seen--and scrutinized. Therefore, no matter what your medium, success in your job search will require both art and artistry.

Contacting an employer to follow up on your job application or interview can be intimidating. Still, knowing how to follow up is essential. Here's how to take the initiative for job search success.

Extracurricular activities and volunteer experience are vital when validating your job candidacy, and they can help tip the hiring scales in your favor. Here's why.

Before you accept the job, how do you ensure that you'll get the best salary possible? Here's how to maximize your earning potential with the three "R's" of salary negotiation.

If you've landed an awesome internship at your dream company, how do you improve your chances of transitioning from intern to employee? Answer: Seize the opportunity and make it your job to prove they can't do without you!

Even if you qualify for the interview, you haven't yet won the internship. Know how to avoid rookie interview errors and position yourself as the #1 draft pick everyone wants on their team!

Virtual job interviews are as critical as in-person contact. Are you ready for your close up? When the focus is all on you, make sure your appearance and what you bring make the final cut.

Last impressions can be as critical to career success as first impressions. Here's what NOT to do when leaving a job.

With plenty of spoofing and phishing going around, follow these safety tips for your online job search. Don't compromise your privacy or reputation. Here's how to avoid taking-or being-the easy bait.