What does “Principals Only” mean in a job posting?

Sometimes I see ‘Principals Only” in online job postings. I don’t know if I can apply to these jobs or not. What’s this all about?

What's a Not For Profit?

I feel pretty dumb asking this, but what exactly is a “not for profit?” I keep hearing I should look for a job at a not for profit, but I don’t even know what it is. And are there paying jobs or is it all volunteering?

I need an internship!

Help! I’m graduating in May and I think I should really get an internship before I graduate. Is it too late for this semester? Or next Spring?

Exempt vs. Non Exempt

Q: Sometimes I see the terms Exempt and Non Exempt Status in job postings. What’s that all about?

Considering Graduate School

With the job market being so tight, I hear a lot of people are attending grad school. Is this a good idea?

Should I wear a business suit to Career Expo?

Okay, in a previous blog you say to wear a business suit to a job interview. But what about the Career Expo that’s scheduled for Thursday? It’s going to be a pain to dress up because I have classes before and after the event that day.

Including a Writing Sample in a Job Application

Hi,

I was recently looking at a company's website and saw that in order to apply for a position they required not only a resume and a cover letter, but also a writing sample. I was wondering if you could give me an idea of what an appropriate writing sample could be.

Thanks.