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Memorial Day Tribute 2013: Remembering Our Service Members

  
  
  

As we quickly approach Memorial Day, I'd like to take some time to reflect on the true significance of the federal holiday. Memorial Day, which occurs each year on the final Monday of May, is a day that recognizes the sacrifice of our fallen military service members.

New Webisode Reveals Tips for Choosing an Online College

  
  
  

Choosing the online college that best suits your academic and career interests should naturally take some time. The worst thing you can do in this instance is make a snap decision.

GU Thinking of Those Affected By Oklahoma Tornado

  
  
  

A category EF5 tornado swept through the Oklahoma City suburb of Moore on Monday, packing 200 mph winds that unfortunately resulted in fatal impact. The Oklahoma medical examiner's office reported a death toll of 24 on Tuesday morning, a reduced number from early estimates of double that amount.

5 Tips for Presenting Achievements in Your Resume, Cover Letter

  
  
  
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It can be challenging to differentiate yourself to a potential employer, given the competitive nature of the job market. Focusing on the important topics when writing your resume (tips here) and cover letter (tips here) is essential to earning that coveted in-person interview.

Having a Bad Day? Try ‘This is Water’ Approach for a Better Outcome

  
  
  
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We’ve all had those days when it seems like everything that can go wrong does.

TGIF: Rottweiler, Deer Display Importance of Support System

  
  
  

May is typically an ideal month to take my cardio workouts away from the treadmill and focus on jogging more scenic routes outside. When the weather is in the 70s and it's sunny, I enjoy cranking my iPod Nano to rock music or cheesy late '90s pop (remember Mark Morrison, Blackstreet, Third Eye Blind?) and jogging for a little while.

4 Writing Tips to Eliminate Clutter in School and Your Career

  
  
  
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Students who receive standout grades on research papers tend to put a significant amount of effort into the writing process. Similarly, job seekers who receive invitations to interviews tend to spend a substantial amount of time refining their resume and cover letter.

5 Suspicious Signs Your Job Interview Went Poorly

  
  
  
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The mind of a job seeker one hour after completing a job interview can operate like a broken record. Often times, the broken record plays back the same few questions.

4 Steps to Receiving a Rockin’ Letter of Recommendation

  
  
  
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Two weeks ago, we wrote a blog that focused on three important questions regarding professional references for students in online degree programs.

4 Reasons Online Students Should Care About Instructor Office Hours

  
  
  
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After enrolling in an online college course, scanning the syllabus for the instructor’s virtual office hours may not be incredibly high on your priority list.

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