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Now that you've crafted a great resume and used your connections, you've finally landed your dream interview. But how should you prepare? Sometimes it's tough to know what to bring to your interview besides yourself. HC has got you covered with the things that you need to bring to an...

It's strange how many things I remember so vividly from that night, when there are so many other things I can't remember at all. For example, I can perfectly recall standing at the vanity in my friend's dorm room, pouring shots of Bacardi Limon while Lady Gaga blasted in the...

Looking back now, having to pay my way through college was one of the best things that ever happened to me. That may sound strange coming from a senior who will be graduating from a prestigious (and expensive) undergraduate business program this May, with more than $80,000 in student loans...

Everyone wants to have that one special night with that one special person, whether it's prom in high school or senior formal in college. Of course, finding that special person is hard, and getting them to go with you is even harder -- especially when your dream date is basketball...

As spring semester draws to a close, you realize it's time to figure out where you'll live for the upcoming school year. Some of you smart cookies might snap your fingers as you realize -- wait a minute! -- RAs get free room and board! That settles it. You'll become...

With summer fast approaching, you have applied to every internship you can think of and are now checking your phone and email obsessively waiting to hear back. It's worse than the three-day waiting period after a great first date -- it's been almost a week now and you're dying to...

Knowing how, why and when to have informational interviews might be the one thing between you and your dream job. Whether you're a second-semester senior in the midst a job search, or a sophomore looking for a great summer internship, informational interviews with industry-insiders are an invaluable resource.

What is...

Whether you're graduating soon or interning this summer, chances are you have some type of job interview in the near future. And it's no little secret that job interviews can be stressful, complicated, hair-pulling experiences.
But they don't have to be. By preparing and knowing what you're getting into, you can...

If you've been in college for at least a year, chances are somebody has told you'll land a job after graduation through networking with alumni from your university, your professors, employers you meet at job fairs, etc. But what exactly is networking?

How to start networking: Make sure you're...

Balancing classes, a part-time job, an internship, homework and social activities can be tough. So when the topic of finding a mentor comes up, many collegiettes shrug off the idea because there just aren't enough hours in the day. 



While having a mentor won't make-or-break your...

"So, what's your minor?" 
This line doesn't crop up too often and in fact sounds cheesier than being asked what your major is. You know your major is important: It gives you the skills for your future career, and it's what employers look at. But what's the real value in...

Colleges always host career fairs, but who really knows how to make the most of them? We talked to the experts so you know all about career fairs, from both sides of the booth.

THE EXPERTS: Renee Welch, the assistant director for Career Development Counseling and Outreach at Colorado State...

Companies like Google, Zappos and Microsoft are famous for the work they do AND for the way they treat their employees. From state-of-the-art gyms to free lunches and great healthcare programs, these 10 companies are the cream of the crop when it comes time for students to choose a place...

Interviews are stressful. And awkward. And intimidating. They also happen to be that one thing standing between you and your dream internship or job.

The trick to having an amazing interview is all about preparation. Sure, you should know the job description before heading into that office,...

As 2011 comes to a close, college students travel home to count their blessings and celebrate new beginnings. But before the calendar is turned and party hats are donned, it's time to reflect on a memorable year filled with sensational scandals, hopeful uprisings, surprising verdicts and more.

If you're anything like the typical college student, you wait all semester for winter break. But after a few days at home, you somehow find yourself bored out of your mind. You have no projects to think about, no tests to study for and more time on your hands than...

Somewhere between Thanksgiving, finals and those breaks from studying, the holiday season has snuck up on you.

Stuck on what to get that girl in your sorority for Secret Santa? We've got you covered -- just check out the Her section for gift-giving inspiration for that sorority girl, your...

Nobody wants to be called a quitter -- especially not in the workplace. But what happens when you want to leave your current job, whether it's for another position or personal reasons? None of us wants to end up on bad terms with our boss. After all, who knows when...

Endless buffets, all-you-can-eat dessert bars and trays of greasy fries and burgers tend to pop into mind when you think of college cafeterias. However, many colleges are moving towards healthier and more delicious options for their students! Which schools take the cake (not literally) for healthy dining? Read on for...

Visiting college friends is the stuff that dreams are made of. Dreams of totally ready to graduate high school students, that is. A break from the stress of test scores and application deadlines to actually step foot on one of those big, exciting college campuses? Pure bliss. But before you...