There are some employers who may have a certain method to how they conduct an interview and on what they look for in a candidate. To help you along the interview process, here are five important things you should know before your next job possibility. Do Your Research   It’s important that you know the company inside and out before you go to your interview. Study their website and the job description and be prepared for them to quiz you on

Time and time again we’ve heard that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. While some of us try to work it into our busy morning schedules, others just plain “forget” to eat anything and before you know it, it’s lunch time. If you don’t eat something healthy for breakfast, or even at all, do you notice a decline in your thought process before noon? It’s important for busy college students, single moms and career-driven people to begin

Do you ever feel like when you’ve left a lecture or just studied for the past few hours, that you’ve forgotten everything? There are ways to help you train your brain to remember more things. Here are a few tips to help your memorization improve: Exercise One of the most important things is to exercise because it increases circulation, which can help you have a clear head. Keep simple notes Don’t overcrowd your notebook with clutter. Condense your notes as

Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, which means it’s time to show your special someone how much you care. And if you’re on a college budget, there are plenty of things you can buy or do, without burning a hole in your pocket. Here are some romantic ideas that can help you express your love without spending a ton of money. 1. Picnic at the Park Pick your significant other’s favorite park or go to one that you’ve never

During our college years we are faced with numerous stresses such as studying for a mid-term exam or how you’re going to get by with a tight budget. Every year, however, we must be faced with the inevitable…tax season. We realize how sometimes taxes can get confusing, so to help you keep the IRS from knocking on your door, here are a few tips to help you survive the upcoming tax season: You need to file your taxes if you

Welcome to the first in a series of campus spotlights – this month we’re going to discover a little more about our Carrington College California Pomona campus. Rebecca Appell, the Executive Director of the Pomona campus, was kind enough to share some of her time and give us a little insight into life at Carrington in SoCal! The Pomona campus opened just 15 months ago in October 2010 after an extensive remodel, and is now ‘home’ to about 120 Carrington

Don’t worry… this isn’t an article for students of our new Accounting program! We’re not talking about balancing those kind of books, no, we’re talking about getting the balance right between the time you spend on college work and your other commitments in life. The phrase ‘a healthy work/life balance’ has been getting a lot of coverage recently, most of it directed at workers who are trying manage 60/70 hour work weeks to the detriment of the rest of their