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17 Incredibly Inspiring Quotes from AfterCollege Scholarship Winners
AfterCollege has rewarded more than one hundred college students academic scholarships ranging from $500-$2,500 over the past three years alone. The average student loan debt peaked…
How to Be an Explorer in Your Job Search
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Why I Love Living in Portland as a Recent Grad
The lights are out. Your door is firmly shut. You’ve barricaded yourself in your room. You try your best to breathe silently, and you’ve got your…
The 10 Most Important Lessons to Learn Before Turning 25
I’ve made it… I’m the big 25. Though the years have definitely not been what I would call “smooth” and I’ve had my fair share of…
I Learned How NOT to Find My Passion in a “Find Your Passion” Workshop
It seems like everyone these days is obsessed with one word: Passion. We’re constantly searching for it and seem convinced that the only way we can…
Whoa! An Administrative Assistant Does ALL That?
One minute you’re making sure the CEO is prepared for his meeting with investors and offering your opinion on what he should say, the next you’re…
6 Reasons Working With a Temp Agency Could Improve Your Job Search
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The News Never Sleeps—And Neither Does This Job
You arrive at the office with your grande skinny vanilla latte and a backpack full of granola bars. From the moment you sit down and turn…