How long is the ideal job search? Oh, probably several weeks shorter than it actually takes you to find a job. Sure, there are the rare cases when job-seekers find something and…

If you haven’t heard, we here at AfterCollege are passionate about finding students and recent graduates their first jobs and internships. But, more than that, we want to help…

Unpaid internships. Labors of love. Jobs that don’t pay much but make you feel good. We’d all probably love to take a job like this, but can you actually afford to? Here’s…

“Have you ever seen 21 Jump Street?” This is decidedly NOT the response I was expecting when I asked writer and social entrepreneur Miki Agrawal about the thought process…

It’s your job to interact with hundreds of people a day. You know intimate details of their lives. You deal with their drama, concerns, and their livelihood. You’re in charge…

“I spent most of my childhood thinking my dad was a garbage man,” my college roommate shrugs as we sit and talked over two Frappuccinos, “then I found out that he is a…

I don’t know about yours, but my alma mater’s alumnae donations office calls at least once a week. The exchange usually goes something like this: Me: Hello? Them: Hi! Is Shane…

Cobblestone streets imbued with centuries of history. Quiet afternoons where the streets are empty as everyone returns home for siesta. Enticing aromas beckoning from corner…

We all know that the tech industry is red hot right now, but that doesn’t do you a lot of good if you’re coming from a liberal arts background… or does it? You might not…

It’s kind of crazy that I don’t remember her name, but I’ll never forget the way she made me feel—and how much she influenced my entire college career. The person who…

Here’s something you don’t often hear when you ask people about their aspirations: “I want to spend my life doing something really boring.” Nope. Ask anyone what they want…

What does hiking have to do with your job search? Our summer Editorial & Social Media Intern Shane Zackery recently discovered that these two seemingly unrelated activities…

There’s one area where you feel pretty qualified as an expert. Crafting edible meals out of questionable cafeteria food? Well, that’s up there. Going the longest possible…

Hi there AfterCollege Blog readers! This is Melissa Suzuno (Content Marketing Manager here at AfterCollege). I wanted to take a moment to introduce you to someone very special.…

Hi! I’m not sure if you remember us, but we’re the AfterCollege interns. Well, actually we’re no longer interns. A year after starting as the “newbs” in this office,…

Pauline Bailey, Director of Human Resources at Punahou School, answers the phone and I immediately understand how she’s excelled in the field. There’s a laugh in her voice…

Coke has one. Starbucks does, too. Even Whole Foods does, though theirs is admittedly more crunchy and healthy. So what are we talking about here? Brand image, that’s what. But…

LVN. RN. PRN. IV. All these abbreviations might look like luxury brands or some sort of significant date from Roman history, but really they’re just some of the lingo you need…

I’m not gonna lie—I’m a little nervous. My heart is pounding, I feel sick to my stomach, and I’m wondering whether I should just delete this entire post. But no, I’m…

Whether it was analyzing the significance of a Renaissance painting, understanding the causes of the Russian revolution, or simply figuring out how to fit a keg into a Smart Car,…

I was out to brunch a couple Sundays ago and over our eggs Benedict and seasoned potatoes, my friends and I got onto the subject of being a “yes-woman.” One of my friends was…

We’ve been duped. Swindled. Hoodwinked. Tricked. That’s right—the world has been lying to us about something pretty major. Life after college. It’s easy to think that by…

Welcome to the résumé teardown! In this installment, we’re looking at a cover letter and résumé for a real entry-level Public Relations applicant who we’ve nicknamed P.…

Ever wonder what happened to Kevin McCallister from Home Alone? I have a theory: He’s now a mechanical engineer. I mean, think about it—all of those insane Rube Goldberg…

Okay, media. Give it to us straight. Are Human Resource Managers hottie headhunters like Mila Kunis in Friends with Benefits? Or are they somewhat depressing middle-aged men like…

It’s always the same. With the heat comes the restlessness, the flurried frenzy as your senses whirl with the promise of sweet freedom. Yes, you’ve got summer fever. But,…

Your phone is ringing off the hook (yes, some people do still use the phone, apparently!), people are banging down your door, and you haven’t even opened your email yet. But…

Recently we’ve talked about applying for a job in a new place. Now, I want to talk about the most important question to ask when you get there. The question that’s more…

You already know that it’s pretty easy to get yourself into some big trouble with one little mis-step on social media. All it takes is one thoughtless moment and your…