Beach Books
Summer is here and the weather is cooking. We’ve got the perfect books for reading by the poolside or at the beach when you’re looking for something to match the sizzling hot sun.
Summer is here and the weather is cooking. We’ve got the perfect books for reading by the poolside or at the beach when you’re looking for something to match the sizzling hot sun.
Summer has arrived, and that means no school and loads of down-time with family and friends. Now that homework’s been safely tucked away and the bell is no longer regulating your routine, it’s time to take the next few months to create a summer you and your girls will never forget. So instead of lying around watching rerun after rerun of High Potential and Gilmore Girls, or spending seven hours a day at the mall, check out our ideas for the simple summer of a lifetime:
With job application living in the digital world, your resume is going to look very different than the resume your parents used to get their first job. Here are some helpful tips as well as key words to assist you in landing on the top of the pile:
A cover letter shows your personality and shares info about you that isn’t in your application or resume. Here’s 9 tips to write a cover letter.
The summer is full of possibilities. It’s a great time to earn some extra cash with a summer job. Since the interview process is the most important (and stressful) here’s some advice.
Independence, it’s something you seek, but also brings a sense of fear. You want to learn to be on your own, but still rely heavily on mom and dad. To help you deal with the responsibilities of being independent of your parents, we’re providing eight practical habits that will help you establish a strong foundation to feel comfortable when it’s time to leave home and be on your own. Here are the first three:
I started doing volunteer work when I was in high school—albeit reluctantly at first. I wouldn’t be the person I am today without it, so I urge you to step outside your comfort zone and experience the greatness of volunteering.
After weeks of responding to job postings, you finally land an interview. It’s important to know ways to reduce stress and keep your mind focused.
Working may not be exactly what you have in mind for a relaxing summer, but it’s a fantastic way to spend your time and receive more than just a paycheck.