Ten Tips You Need to Survive College

Ten Tips You Need to Survive College

(Your first-aid kit--10 tips to keep you afloat.)

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Cramming Tips

There comes a time in every students life when homework piles up and you get behind. Under such circumstances, pulling an all-nighter becomes inevitable. We have put together a few tips that should get you through your first cram session.

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Interview tips for first-time job seekers

Interview tips for first-time job seekers

Job interviews can be stressful for first-time job seekers -- you are unsure of what to wear, how early to arrive, and what questions to ask. 

But take a deep breath, you're not alone.

Here are some tips for you to know:

1. Do your homework

Before the interview, you should do basic research into the company: key people, their products or services, locations, competitors, and the latest news on the industry. Start with the company’s website, research databases such as Hoovers, local newspapers and business publications, and professional associations servicing the industry.

2. Practice

If you have never interviewed, or haven’t done so in awhile, get ready by practicing with a friend, parent, or mentor. Be able to easily answer the typical questions that may be posed to you, example: “Tell me about yourself.”, “What are your strengths and weaknesses?”, “Where do you hope to be in five years?”, “Why should we hire you?”.

3. Dress for success

It is imperative that you dress appropriately for the job and 99 percent of the time that means wearing a business suit. Even if you know the company has a casual environment, dressing up for your interview sends the message you are serious about your career and the job. Being neat, clean, and professional goes a long way toward making the first impression a good one.

4. Arrive early

There is nothing worse than being late for your first interview. Even though it’s not your fault -- a truck turned over on the highway or you got stuck behind a school bus -- arriving late sends the wrong message to your prospective employer, and it puts extra stress and time constraints on everyone involved. If you are going to be late, call as soon as you know. Likewise, don’t arrive too early either. Enter the lobby about 15 minutes before your meeting so you can relax and study the atmosphere.

5. Be observant

As you progress in your career, you will become more aware of the importance of corporate culture and clues on how to judge an organization’s climate. For a first-time job seeker this may be more difficult, but not impossible. Chat with the receptionist and see why he or she likes working at the company. When walking to and from your interview, look at how employees are dressed, their age range, how they are behaving (seeing laughter and smiling is always good!) and if it appears to be a conservative or creative environment. In other words, can you envision yourself working there?

6. Know yourself

Know what you are good at – your accomplishments, skills, traits – and what sets you apart from other job seekers. Right before the interview, review your resume and make sure you know the content and dates so you can effectively answer questions without referring to your copy. If you are in a creative field, don’t forget to bring your portfolio, and know how best to show off examples of your work in a timely fashion.

7. Put your best foot – and hand – forward

Always present a firm handshake to both men and women, smile, make eye contact, and greet the interviewer by name. Be positive and enthusiastic and prepared to make small talk – especially during walks to and from interviews. During the meeting, stress accomplishments, but don’t talk about yourself for long periods of time and try to relax. Be engaging and confident but humble in all your interactions. And, if at all possible, refrain from taking notes until after the interview is complete and you are in private.

8. Listen first, answer second

Listen carefully and attentively and ask for clarification if you don’t understand a question being asked. Don’t be vague or try to bluff your way out of a question. If you need more time to respond or to provide additional information, don’t hesitate to state that. Ask the interviewer insightful questions, but don’t pose off-the-wall, lengthy, or hypothetical questions. Prepare at least three follow-up questions to ask of your prospective employer that will provide more information about the job or working at the company. Not only will that help you evaluate the opportunity, but it will also show you are engaged and interested.

9. Concluding the interview

At the end of the interview, be cordial and thank the interviewer for his or her time. Be direct in asking what the next step is in the hiring process. If appropriate, ask if you can check back with him or her. Make sure you express your interest in the company and the position. The only time you shouldn’t do this is if you are 100 percent sure you don’t want to work there. If that’s the case, it is better to say nothing. Also, never ask about benefits or vacation time (save that for later in the negotiation process). Most companies have competitive offerings and by asking too early, you show you are more interested in the benefits than the work.

10. After the interview

Shortly after you return home from an interview, e-mail or mail a note of thanks to everyone you interviewed with. The note should express your gratitude for taking the time to meet with you and also reaffirm your interest in the position. If you haven’t heard from the interviewer in the time frame in which they told you they were making a decision, it is perfectly acceptable to follow-up with a quick e-mail or phone call to again express your interest and gauge theirs.

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Benefits of buying second hand books online

Benefits of buying second hand books online:

If you are a college student you will definitely require textbooks for your coursework. You can in this regard opt to buy new online bookstores textbooks or purchase them from your nearby textbook retailer. Brand-new textbooks are quite expensive and buying them more often than not overstretches students’ limited financial resources. It is for this reason that many opt to buy books cheap online. 


Students normally sell their old textbooks to raise money for buying new ones as they progress in their classes or simply because they no longer want to keep them. Students also sell books upon completing their courses. You will find that used textbooks are just as good as new ones and will serve you very well especially if the previous owner/s took good care of them.


You will enjoy a number of benefits if you choose to buy books cheap online and perhaps the most important is reduced costs. Used textbooks are much cheaper than new ones because they have been used and have thus lost some of their value. When you buy a used textbook you can pay up to 30% less its original value. Additionally, the sellers incur little or no expenses when selling the books and so there are really no additional costs that will be passed on to you. When you buy books cheap online therefore you get to save precious monies that you can use for other things like food and accommodation.

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