Preparing for the Job Hunt

You probably have one of those friends who everyone thinks would be “so perfect for a reality show.” He’s gregarious, sassy, and not a little bit insane. But after getting turned down for The Mole, Survivor, and even ElimiDate, he’s starting to lose heart. He’s wondering how “real” he really is.... more >

The Summer Solstice has come and gone, but here at Intern Memo we managed to stay cool and not go completely insane. We're glad we did, because it gave us a chance to sit down with Christina Filopoulos from Citigroup to talk about the firm's internship program.... more >

Christine Hassler is a life coach and speaker, and she's author of the new book 20 Something Manifesto. In the following excerpt from her book, Hassler describes the art of “smart slacking.” To learn more about her writings... more >

Whether at the interviewing stage or getting ready for your first day at office, it's useful to have a grasp of the "insider" lingo that gets bandied about in different industries. Here's a quick primer on some common phrases and titles in a number of popular industries.... more >

When it comes to finding ways to save time and money online, we’re big fans of Sree Sreenivasan and his weekly “Sree Advice” spot every Thursday morning at 6:20 and... more >

Our worst nightmare has come true. Mr. and Ms. Potential Future Employers have sent their hack-crazy IT guys on a mission – find out about us and report back with all the juicy details. Their first target: Facebook. Or MySpace, Friendster, or any other social networking site that... more >

It happens more than you think. Someone who was applying for an accounting job submitted the same cover letter and résumé that they used when applying for a marketing gig even though the jobs couldn’t be any more different... more >

In June, I’ll be getting my Masters degree in philosophy, and soon after I will enter the workforce. Some things I’m considering:... more >