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PBS
Why unpaid internships still exist despite hardships for young workers
Internships can give a leg up to students starting their careers. According to the National Association of Colleges and Employers, more than half of internships lead to full-time jobs. But 47 percent of U.S. interns were unpaid in 2022,...
TED Talks
TED: Forget shopping. Soon you'll download your new clothes | Danit Peleg
Downloadable, printable clothing may be coming to a closet near you. What started as designer Danit Peleg's fashion school project turned into a collection of 3D-printed designs that have the strength and flexibility for everyday wear....
TED Talks
TED: How to get back to work after a career break | Carol Fishman Cohen
If you've taken a career break and are now looking to return to the workforce, would you consider taking an internship? Career reentry expert Carol Fishman Cohen thinks you should. In this talk, hear about Cohen's own experience...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: Networking for the networking averse - Lisa Green Chau
Networking can seem so hard -- but not if you have the right advice. Try taking advantage of weak ties; you never know what friend of a friend of a friend can aid you in your dreams. Lisa Green Chau outlines how being proactive and...
Crash Course
The Poetry of Sylvia Plath: Crash Course Literature 216
In which John Green teaches you about the poetry of Sylvia Plath. When a lot of people think about Sylvia Plath, they think about her struggles with mental illness and her eventual suicide. Her actual work can get lost in the shuffle a...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: Can you solve the time travel riddle? - Dan Finkel
Your professor has accidentally stepped through a time portal in his physics lab. You’ve got just a minute to jump through before it closes and leaves him stranded in history. Your only way back is to grab enough colored nodules to...
Curated Video
The Truth About College No One Tells You [MUST WATCH]
Are you a high school senior or underclassman wondering what college is really like? In this video, Professor Mark Wolters interviews 5 seniors from the Gies College of Business at UIUC to share their best advice on...
Curated Video
How to Get into Politics
Howcast - To get into politics, you will need to network, hustle, and get active in your community.
Curated Video
How to Get the Most Out of Your Internship
Howcast - You don’t have to spend your internship at the copy machine praying for the day to end. Jump in with both feet to make it more than just a line on your resume.
Curated Video
How to Get an Internship
If you want to break into an industry, any industry, the best strategy is to be born into a family that owns a business in that field. The next best thing is to get an internship.
Curated Video
How to Have a Career as a Fashion Buyer
Want to be competitive in the world of fashion buying? Follow these steps to make yourself a top candidate.
The Business Professor
Learning in Business School - Experiential Learning
This Video Explains Learning in Business School - Experiential Learning
The Business Professor
Hiring in Large Mid-Sized and Small Companies
This Video Explains Hiring in Large Mid-Sized and Small Companies
Curated Video
How to turn your internship into a job offer
One of the best ways for a student to increase their chances of landing a job after college is by doing internships! Many companies prefer to hire internally, so getting your name and work ethic known among the hiring managers could very...
Curated Video
Common Resume Questions
Writing a resume can be an intimidating process; it's a first impression used by employers to determine whether or not to proceed to an interview. It's natural for first-time job seekers or career-changers to ask, "where do I even...
Curated Video
How to Fill Out Common Resume Sections
In our previous video we tackled some of the bigger-picture questions such as "should I include a summary or statement?" and "is it ok to use a template?" Now we focus on constructing each individual section of a standard, chronological...
Curated Video
The Biggest Resume Red Flags
Some resumes have the "x factor" and some don't. Want to find out what makes a hiring manager toss a resume directly into the garbage? Some reasons may seem obvious but some may surprise you!
Curated Video
Make The Most Of Your Internship
CandidCareer.com co-founder Billy walks us through several key tips to making the most of an internship!
MarketWatch
How to land an entry-level job without experience
These days, many job descriptions for entry-level positions require at least some experience. Here's how first time job seekers can boost their resumes and make their applications stand out.