Grantham University Blog

On the first Friday of May (time flies!), I wanted to dedicate this blog post to past and present military service members.

In the quest to gain the attention of potential employers, it can be easy for job seekers to focus the majority of their efforts on perfecting their resume and cover letter. Don't get us wrong: Emphasizing your resume (tips here) and cover letter (tips here) is important. But there are other ways to catch the eye of the employer, as well. 

There are a variety of factors that contribute to the academic success of busy online students: time management skills; setting a schedule; working ahead when possible; utilizing the academic resources available to you; and family support, to name a few. 

Online learning continues to be a popular choice for students pursuing higher education. More than 6.7 million students took at least one online course in the fall of 2011, an increase of 570,000 over the previous year, according to data from the Sloan Consortium.

Putting together an attention-grabbing resume that immediately catches the eye of potential employers can be overwhelming. The bottom line is that your resume should highlight your accomplishments and why you are the perfect fit for the company. Keep that in mind at all times during the job search.

One of the most vital skills to possess as an online student is mastering the art of time management.

I read an interesting statistic recently that put into perspective the importance of education in today's competitive workplace: In five years, 63% of U.S. jobs will require at least some college, according to the report "Projections of Jobs and Education Requirements Through 2018."

Military tuition assistancehas officially been restored for all service branches.

It can be tempting for busy online students to turn in homework assignments quickly after completing them, in an effort to cross one more item off the to-do list.

Today’s blog continues our series on eliminating certain words and phrases from your vocabulary with an eye toward advancing in your career.