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April Is Financial Literacy Month: Start With a Budget To Make Your Money Work for You
This April is Financial Literacy Month. Use the opportunity to gain financial security by improving your financial knowledge and boosting your savings. Did you know that April is Financial Literacy Month? During this time, financial institutions invest heavily in teaching Americans how to make and manage their money. So, if you haven’t yet started on…
Essential Job Interview Tips for New College Graduates (Part 1 of 2)
If you’ve recently graduated from college, you should be very proud of this accomplishment. That being said, now you have to take the next big step for your career: landing an actual job. This shouldn’t worry you, though. If you plan ahead, job interviews can actually be enjoyable. Of course, they can also lead to…
Time Management for College Students: Everything You Need to Know
Time management is something almost everyone struggles with. Far too often, it just doesn’t seem like there’s enough time in the day to get everything done. While it may be a pervasive problem, it’s one you want to avoid at all costs once you begin college. Time management for college students needs to be treated…
How to Pick a Trade School
Have you found yourself stuck? If you are having trouble finding a job, getting a job you like, or finding a true career path forward, we understand. Today’s “gig” economy lends itself to short-term jobs with no clear direction forward. While hopping from gig to gig can keep things fresh and interesting while being flexible…
Hands-On Experience: Why Learning on the Job Makes All the Difference
Have you ever opened a cookbook to make a recipe, yet found that you had none of the ingredients? Perhaps the recipe calls for a difficult technique, with a piece of equipment you don’t keep in your kitchen. What once started out as a great idea to make a fun meal now seems confusing and…
What are the Best Paying Jobs?: Top IntelliTec Programs for Satisfying Careers
While money is not everything when it comes to finding the right job, it can certainly help support your family and help you feel more satisfied with your career. Not surprisingly, many careers that require a specific skillset are not only in high demand, but they also pay well, based on experience and talent. When…
Letter to IntelliTec Students About Loan Repayment Scam Alert
Dear IntelliTec Student: We are writing to inform you that our current and former students (and even their families) recently have been targets of online and telephone advertising programs that purport to offer student loan repayment assistance and/or debt forgiveness. You may have seen such advertisements on Facebook or on the Internet. Many of these…
Are You Listening? Soft Skills for Successful Interviews Series
IntelliTec College is providing a 12 step series highlighting soft skills for a successful interview. The first in the series focuses on Listening, specifically... Are you doing these things during your interviews? Maintaining eye contact throughout. Acknowledging in a timely and appropriate manner. Avoiding interruptions and "solutions" unless asked. Asking clarifying questions. Recognizing non-verbal cues. Avoiding…
3 Secrets to Landing an Entry Level Job in Today’s Competitive Market
[caption id="attachment_8327" align="alignright" width="300"] Knowing a company’s culture helps you understand what they are looking for in an employee.[/caption] Learn the Little-Known Steps to Take Before an Interview that Leave Employers Impressed Most students know about creating professional resumes and a cover letter. However, many students don’t know how to "prepare" for that entry-level position they want. The good…
9 Benefits of Federal Student Loans for College Students
[caption id="attachment_7635" align="alignright" width="300"] Paying for college doesn’t have to be stressful with Federal Student Loans.[/caption] So, you finally decided to take control of your future by attending college. Now it's time to investigate how Federal Student Loans can work for you. You've determined what career path to follow, researched employment opportunities in your field…
