What Students Need to Learn About Money

NEW YORK (MainStreet) — Do stocks yield better returns than savings bonds? Will consumers pay higher annual charges if they only make the minimum payment on their credit cards? Is it safer to sign up for a fixed-rate mortgage? These are some of the most basic personal finance issues, yet when the ... Continue Reading

How long should a student wait to hear back from a Recruiter right after a Career Fair?

Calling a career fair recruiter shows initiative, which is a highly sought after adaptive skill by employers. If the recruiter is kind enough to give a student his/her contact information, the student should take advantage of the opportunity to follow up. (Incidentally, all students should read Never Eat Alone, by ... Continue Reading

How good is student Internship program?

Girish K. ask: I joined the organization after a 6 months of Internship — I see a great value in the process for any company to conduct student internship program and offer job based on student performance. Advantage: 1. Company can know how good he/she can learn. 2. Company can train students before they ... Continue Reading

Top 10 Student Resume Ideas

1. The beginning part of student resume is the synopsis or objective which should possess the power of grasping the reader’s attention. Make the most out of it if you want the company to review the full resume. Keep it precise, specific and interesting. 2. Include your educational skills that is ... Continue Reading

A student’s guide to career development loans

Adults who want to take vocational courses to improve their career prospects and earning potential, but who are put off by a lack of funding, might consider a government-subsidised Professional and Career Development Loan (PCDL). PCDLs are loans, available through participating banks Barclays and the Co-operative, of between £300 and £10,000, ... Continue Reading