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What Do Grads Really Think?

Graduates: what do they really think? What do they expect? Thanks to TotalJobs.com, we have some understanding. Takeaways: 53% of graduates think unpaid internships are fair. 47% of grads think education is for education’s sake. 87% of graduates think they have the right skills for an entry level grad job. RELATED: Graduates: Top 4 Tips for…

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Do Interns Secretly Rule the World?

Do interns secretly run the world’s largest tech companies? Who’s gone from intern to CEO? Find out below! Takeaways: Steve Jobs began at HP at the age of 12. Tom Hanks began as an intern at a theatre festival. Vmware pays their interns the best out of all the tech companies. RELATED: iDo Internships Really Lead…

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How to Do Your Thesis Anywhere in the World

In this article I’ll tell you about the things I did to get solid offers from IKEA, Willys, and Tetra Pak to do my master’s thesis in marketing for them. These are some of the most elite retailing companies in Sweden. Just to let you know, I did my master’s thesis on the topic of…

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How to Sell Yourself in an Interview Without “Selling” at All

For any company that has a winning attitude, nothing matters more than getting the right people in the right positions. Therefore, as a job applicant, during the interview process you must make a compelling case that you are intelligent, competent, autonomous and knowledgable in the desired areas. However, it’s a catch-22: if you come across…

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How to Turn Any Conversation in Your Favor

When in a conversation, you want to turn in your favor. Why not use our 9 simple hacks below to do that? Takeaways: Give others power through persuasion. Ask for more than you want. Be the first to sacrifice. RELATED: How to Use Basic Persuasion to Get You a Job