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How to Work for Yourself: A Beginner's Guide

Freelance life can be tricky, but we're here to help.

Sometimes Your First Career Isn't the Best Career—Here's How to Get Out

These tips and a dash of courage are all you need.

Getting Your Foot in the Door of the Music Business: A Guide for the Uninitiated

Here's your industry primer!

What's the Point of a Work BFF? Here's Everything You Need to Know

Who wants to navigate the office alone?

The Nanny Diaries: Why More and More Girls Are Working As Caretakers for Kids

Readers dish on the perks and privileges that come along with the increasingly-popular path.

Why You Shouldn't Freak Out If You Haven't Gotten an Internship Yet

Chill out, and read on.

So You're Not the Best at Everything—Here's Why It Doesn't Matter

Prodigies aren't the only ones who succeed, and we're going to prove it.

How to Make Sure Social Media Plus Work Doesn't Equal a Total Disaster

Tips worth reading, right this way.

5 Impressive Things You Can Do Instead of Being an Intern

These alternatives are awesome and resume-building.

The Official Guide to Writing the Best Resume Ever

It's the first step to your dream job, so you want to do it right!

Turns out Your Retail Job Might Just Be the Best Career Prep

Experience behind a counter can be even more valuable than experience behind a desk.

The Secret Rules of Being an Assistant (AKA the Art of Standing Your Ground at Work)

Just because it's your first job doesn't mean you have to be clueless.

Before Diving into Your Next Internship, Read These 5 Fool-Proof Tips

You (and your boss) will thank us.

Behind Every Awesome Career Is an Even More Awesome Mentor—But How Do You Get One?

Straight-up asking someone to Yoda you can be a little tricky.

Get the Lowdown on College Career Services, Your School's Semi-Secret Job-Getting Weapon

Free guidance never sounded so good.

How to Turn an Internship into a Full-Time Job

Yes, it's possible—and totally worth it.

Tried-and-True Career Tips to Get You Through Your First Job

Just because you're the new kid in the office doesn't mean you have to be clueless.

7 Things No One Tells You About Your First Job

So you've landed the dream gig. Congratulations, rock star! But now what? We're going to save you some blood, sweat, and tears, that's what. Most people learn this work wisdom the hard way—but now you don't have to!

5 Things You Need to Do Before You Start Your Internship

Now that you've got the gig in the bag, read up on how to kick butt from day one.

6 Job Application Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

It's your first shot out of the gate, but worry not: We've got you covered. Steer clear of these typical mishaps and you'll be that much closer to having your own business card.