How to choose a college internship

In today's overcrowded job market, internships can be crucial for launching your career. 

They not only help you to acquire new skills and experience, but also allow you to establish your career direction and get to know professionals who are already part of your industry. Sometimes, an internship can be turned into a full-time and decidedly serious job offer. 

Tips for making the most of an internship -- 

How to keep your kid from moving back home after college

Help your child to launch into a career after college.

If your child is headed to college sometime in the near future, you may worry that he'll return home to live with you after those four years are up. It's a valid concern—according to the New York Times, 40 percent of 20-somethings move back home at least once.

Back a few decades, most people didn't look at a young adult living at home in a favorable light. That's not necessarily the case today. These graduates either cannot find a job or do not want to work a job offering a wage that is too low to cover their living expenses. Another issue is that many of these graduates refuse to work jobs not related to their field of study. They graduate college with little or no savings, too, to help them get launched.

If you want to know how you can help your child succeed after graduation, read on. There's no foolproof formula, but there is hope.

New grad: Consider alternatives before diving into your career

Graduation offers a unique opportunity to explore what you really want to do before getting pinned down to one career path. Rather than dive straight into the career pursuit, explore alternatives. Doing so will help you build your resume (CV), give you priceless experiences and allow you to grow as a person. Here are ideas to try.

A new grad’s guide to being a smart job seeker

The hardships job seekers go through can be legendary, especially if you are recent college graduate new to the career market. 

To remain in a healthy state of mind while job searching, follow these deceptively simple, yet important steps: