Resources for College Students and Educators
Below are curated resources I regularly share with college students and higher-ed professionals. Each section focuses on the decisions and behaviors that shape real career outcomes — without fluff, hype, or overwhelm.
These resources are designed to help students show up more prepared to conversations, applications, and interviews — and to navigate college with more intention so the time, money, and effort they’re investing actually pay off. They also give educators a clear, reliable place to send students for relevant advice.
Jump to: Resume | LinkedIn | Interviewing | Networking | Internships and Experiences | Other
Resume Strategy
Guidance for building resumes that signal readiness and relevance — not just activity. Designed to help students avoid common mistakes before resume reviews and applications.
GUIDES
→ Resume building guide (step by step instructions + template)
→ Why many student resumes don’t get interviews — even when they look fine
QUICK TIPS
→ 25 common student resume mistakes
→ Most student resumes suffer from vagueness
→ A mistake found in most student resumes: a skills section packed with soft skills
→ The first thing recruiters see when viewing your resume? The file name
LinkedIn Strategy
Guidance on using LinkedIn to clarify your story, build credibility, and support networking, recruiting, and interviews. Focused on signal and consistency — not posting, optimizing, or “being active” for the sake of it.
GUIDES
QUICK TIPS
→ How to make a positive first impression with your LinkedIn profile
→ No recommendations on your LinkedIn profile? Here’s how to ask one
→ Writing the ‘About’ section as a student
→ What most student headlines look like on LinkedIn (and why they should be revised)
→ The bare minimum all students should do on LinkedIn — tailor their feed
Interviewing Strategy
Guidance on interview behaviors and signals that actually differentiate candidates. Designed to help students move beyond rehearsed answers — and to help educators send students into interviews with a clearer sense of what’s being evaluated.
GUIDES
→ 3 interview mistakes that cost students the offer (even when they’re qualified)
→ ChatGPT interview prep guide
QUICK TIPS
→ Is it OK to view the interviewer’s LinkedIn profile?
→ Want to stand out in your interviews? Use confident language
Networking Strategy
Guidance on building professional relationships with intention — not scripts, cold outreach, or forced networking. Focused on clarity, timing, and follow-through for students who don’t know where to start or what actually moves the needle.
GUIDES
→ Informational interview guide (including 50+ questions to ask)
→ How students should follow up after networking (and why it matters more than you think)
QUICK TIPS
→ Networking outreach templates for students
→ A career tactic every student should use — talk to those one or two steps ahead of you
→ Doing coffee chats with professionals? Don’t make this one mistake
Internships and Experiences Strategy
Guidance on internships and experiential learning — from finding the right opportunities to extracting real value once you’re in them. Designed for students who want to build skills, credibility, and direction — not just stay busy.
GUIDES
→ How to stand out in your internship (before, during, and after)
→ No summer internship? Here are 11 alternative ways to make the summer count
QUICK TIPS
→ Fair or not, many entry-level positions require some experience
→ Track these 3 P’s during your internship
→ 2 signs you’ve had a successful internship
→ Your first task as a new intern? Ask these 5 questions
→ Most students get involved on their campuses — but many of them make this one mistake
→ An event every student organization should host semesterly
Other
Guidance on the broader decisions and skills that shape long-term career outcomes — including career exploration, college mindset, career fairs, and foundational skills like communication and public speaking. Best used when students need clarity, not just tactics.
GUIDES
→ What does it mean to be a strategic student?
→ How to use ChatGPT for your internship and job search (the strategic way)
→ Why public speaking is the one skill every student needs in every career
→ How strategic students prepare for a new semester
QUICK TIPS
→ Your college tuition is like a gym membership
→ You can view college in two ways
→ Applying for an internship or a job? Always save the job posting