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Personal branding, career strategy, social media, networking, and AI for students and professionals who want to stand out, tell their story, and create opportunities

Resume & Experience

Are Extracurriculars Professional Experience?

How to show scope instead of titles, answer why you did them, and turn any activity into a résumé line you can defend.

Amanda Rabideau  ·  August 31, 2026
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Online Reputation

How to Review What Comes Up About You Online Before You Apply

How to Google yourself before application season and clean up what recruiters might see.

Amanda Rabideau  ·  August 30, 2026
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Career Fairs

How to Introduce Yourself at a Career Fair

Research the recruiter, start a real conversation, and follow up the same day.

Amanda Rabideau  ·  August 29, 2026
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Student Job Search

How to Stand Out When You Have "No Experience"

Reframe ordinary jobs, extracurriculars, and part-time work without exaggerating.

Amanda Rabideau  ·  August 28, 2026
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LinkedIn & Networking

LinkedIn for College Students: How to Sound Like Yourself When You Don't Have a Career Yet

Headline tips, About section examples, what to post, and how to reach out without being cringe.

Amanda Rabideau  ·  August 27, 2026
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Interview Prep

How to Answer "Tell Me About Yourself" as a College Student

The three beats that make your answer memorable, how to adapt them for career fairs and interviews, and the phrases to cut.

Amanda Rabideau  ·  August 26, 2026
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Personal Branding

What Is a Personal Brand for a College Student? (And Do You Actually Need One?)

Your personal brand is what people say about you when you leave the room. Here's how to find your throughline and put it to work.

Amanda Rabideau  ·  August 25, 2026
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AI & Job Search

How to Use AI for Your Internship Search Without Sounding Like AI

The problem isn't that you're using ChatGPT. The problem is what you're asking it to do. Learn the prompts and tests that keep your voice intact.

Amanda Rabideau  ·  August 24, 2026
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