Google yourself. LinkedIn will be one of the first results to appear (assuming your public profile is visible; if not, check your account settings). This is the time of year for students to strengthen their LinkedIn profiles (and Handshake profiles).... Read More

Writing a customized cover letter for each position in which you apply takes time – and it matters. A survey by ResumeGo found applications with tailored cover letters yielded 53% more interviews than those without cover letters. How do you... Read More

An elevator pitch is a succinct and persuasive speech that is used to spark interest in yourself (or interest in a project, idea, or product). For the purposes of FirstGen Ahead, college juniors will soon have an opportunity to practice... Read More

FirstGen Ahead creates opportunities for first-generation college students to build social capital. Networks of relationships supporting students as they transition from college to career are needed for all students, but especially for college students who are first in their families... Read More

Financial literacy centers, classes, and workshops are popping up across universities and for good reason. Setting and managing personal budgets is foundational to being able to invest in your future. In this new, column, advice relating to money will be... Read More