By admin, on July 11th, 2013  Campus jobs are an excellent, convenient place to earn money while gaining practical, transferable skills. Here are 4 tips to help you land a great campus job.
Check with your school’s human resources department AND financial aid office AND career services office.
Schools deal with student employment differently. Some have a centralized office, others rely on individual departments to post their opportunities. HR is a good starting place. Financial aid sometimes gets involved depending on your work-study eligibility. Career service may post on-campus jobs along with off-campus opportunities. So ask around to find out how on-campus employment is managed at your school.
Visit departments for which you’d like to work
A lot of college departments hire students. The typical places (library, bookstore, food services, physical plant, admissions, athletics, residence life) may have a standard hiring and training schedule. But many other departments (career services, academic advising, international student services, IT, major-specific departments, business office – just to name a few), may also have opportunities available, but may hire at different times throughout the school year.
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By admin, on June 19th, 2013  Question: I wasn’t entirely honest on my resume. I wrote down that I knew a particular technique but I don’t actually know it, I’ve just heard of it. Now I’m feeling guilty. What should I do? ~ Rojirah M., Baltimore, MD
Answer: You have a few options after submitting a resume or application that has false or inaccurate information on it.
Do nothing: In my opinion, this really is not an option. Leaving your resume with false or inaccurate information on it calls into question your integrity and can have lasting negative effects on your professional reputation. The truth will usually come to light eventually It’s never a good idea to submit an application that’s not accurate, but if you do, you should correct it.
Withdraw your application: You can contact the employer and let them know that you would like to withdraw your name for this particular search. If the skill or technique that you thought you had is a vital part of the job, and you are no longer qualified for the position, withdrawing from this search may make the most sense.
Send an updated resume: Make the necessary corrections to the resume, and if applicable, update any details that have changed since the last time you submitted. If the skill or technique that you included on your resume is not one that is vital to the role, and you still feel like you are qualified for the position, then updating your resume is probably the thing to do.
Be aware that you may be asked about the incorrect information on the original resume at some point during the hiring process. Be honest about the mistake, but know that you could still be removed from consideration by the hiring manager.
By admin, on June 12th, 2013 
- Sign up for rewards programs – many banks offer rewards or money-back programs for using their credit cards. However, as with any credit card, be sure you’re able to pay yours off each month or you’ll negate the money-saving benefits. Also, keep your eyes open for hidden fees. Other rewards programs can be as simple as coffee cards, or the like, that give you free product after purchasing a set number of items.
- Take advantage of student rates – a number of companies and professional associations offer discounts for college students. For example, Amazon Student gives students six months free access to their Amazon Prime program (minus instant video streaming), and then half-price on Amazon Prime after that. Hewlett Packard and Apple offer student pricing on electronics. And Sweet Careers provides free resume and cover letter reviews for current college students and recent graduates.
- Buy used textbooks – many schools will offer the option to buy used text books, or may have formal or informal exchange programs between students. In some cases, you may even be able to go without buying one or two textbooks in a given class! Many instructors will reserve copies of the textbook in the library for their students, however you will probably have to read the book in the library. Some students have also had success getting books through interlibrary loan.
- Shop using price matching – a number of grocery and retail stores offer price-matching programs that will match the price of a product that has been advertised for less at a different store. Walmart, Target, Best Buy and J.C. Penney are a few examples. This requires some coordination on your part, but can save quite a lot of money. If you are uncertain if a store offers price-matching, make a point to ask.
- Consider buying generic items – whether medication, personal care products, or food, many name brands have generic equivalents that are significantly cheaper.
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By admin, on May 31st, 2013  Guest Author: Stephan Gerard
We all dream of being super heroes, fire-fighters, pro-athletes and police officers. As we grow older we realize that it’s not so easy to make these dreams a reality and choosing the right career can be harder than ever imagined. For those who are still unaware of what the future holds, here are some of the advantages of pursuing a career in criminal justice.
Career Options
A degree in criminal justice can give you the skills to prepare for a career in such diverse fields as corrections, juvenile justice, crime scene investigation, law enforcement and more.
Education Convenience
In the Internet age you can now receive your education from the comfort of your home, and criminal justice degrees are no different. Choose your hours, log your time and study hard.
Multiple Skill Sets
While going through a criminal justice program, you’ll be empowered to learn a variety of skills including investigating crime scenes for forensic evidence, attorney-at-law basic, law enforcement strategies, and more.
Real World Experience
Many legal and law enforcement fields will accept students who earn an Associate’s Degree in criminal justice. This will enable you to obtain real world experience while fine-tuning your skills.
Serve Your Community
The most exciting thing about going into a career in criminal justice is the opportunity you gain to serve your community and keep your neighborhoods streets safe.
This post was provided by Stephan Gerard, a freelance writer for Drexel University Online. He has written for a variety of industries including tech, nutrition, finance and education.
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Campus jobs are an excellent, convenient place to earn money while gaining practical, transferable skills. Here are 4 tips to help you land a great campus job.
