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5 Tips for Becoming a Star Intern

By Corey Witt · 13 years ago

Let’s face it — internships are no longer a nice to have. These days, they are a must before you get out there to look for full-time work. And if you’ve found your way to ...

Looking to Fill a Job or Looking for a Pipeline of Good People?

By Corey Witt · 13 years ago

We recently spoke with a business owner who used our site to find interns and part-time help. His business truly embraces the virtual model. He has a handful of full-time employees plus teams (and teams ...

Boomers These Days – Tips for Working with Older Generations

By Corey Witt · 13 years ago

No doubt you’ve heard the grumbling about our generation, the Millennials (otherwise known as Gen Y). Characteristics that define us range from too entitled, to too flakey to too much multitasking. But when you hear ...

Internship Lessons from Gossip Girl

By Corey Witt · 13 years ago

I’ll admit it: I’m a huge Gossip Girl fan. And it did not escape me that the recent plot surrounding Blair Waldorf (who also happens to be my favorite character) has centered around the significance ...

Navigating Your Exit – Keeping a Short-Term Gig Short

By Corey Witt · 13 years ago

You’ve agreed to a short-term position to help kick start your career. Maybe you want a prestigious name on your resume or you’re specifically looking to get experience in a niche area. Or maybe you’ve ...

Aspiring Writers – How to Make Money as a Freelance Writer

By Cari Sommer · 13 years ago

You aced your freshman composition class and professors have always praised your writing abilities. If you're thinking about making the leap from writing term papers to freelance writing projects, here's how you can kick-start your ...

The Virtual Intern Toolkit

By Corey Witt · 13 years ago

You've decided that a virtual set-up can work for your Urban Intern. You know that people who work from home report increased productivity and moral and lower turnover rates, according to USA Today. But maybe ...

Tools You Should Use to be More Effective as a Virtual Intern

By Corey Witt · 13 years ago

Working from home sounds like the ideal set-up – wear whatever you want and work from where it's most convenient (hello, Starbucks)! But working virtually can be a challenge. To be successful, you need to ...