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Transferring to Florida A&M as a 24-year-old student was very challenging. I had so many thoughts in my head like “Will I fit in?”, “What will my peers think of me?”, “Do I even belong here?”, and so many other thoughts running through my head. I mean, this was my third school and …
As graduation approaches, many students find themselves asking the same question “Do I really have enough experience for my dream job?” The truth is, most students underestimate the value of the experiences they’ve already gained throughout college. From internships and …
For first-generation college students—those who are the first in their family to attend and graduate from college—entering the job market can bring unique challenges. They may face hurdles that other students, particularly those with more established family networks, don’t have …
LinkedIn gets a lot of hate, and much of it is well deserved. But it is still an excellent tool to level up your career. In this episode, I break down why LinkedIn is still an extremely powerful tool for …
The way you dress is important. It sends a message and gives a first impression of who you are as a person. As college students, most of us are not worrying about dressing up but rather focusing on the more …
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The Rattler Career Guide provides students with guidance to a variety of career challenges. This guide will assist you with …
Learn how to land the job with Big Interview’s powerful video tutorials and virtual interview practice software. Big Interview gives …
Big Resume by Big Interview is a powerful tool designed to enhance your resume and increase your chances of landing …
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