Sears, David’s Bridal, Forever 21, Payless Shoesource, Claire’s, Gymboree, Charlotte Russe, Diesel, Things Remembered, Remington, Nine West, Rockport, and more, filed for bankruptcy protection in the recent years. CB Insights calls this fairly new phenomenon, “Retail Apocalypse.” Consequently, hundreds of millions were lost, and the aforementioned companies found themselves in situations where bankruptcy was inevitable. Many of these retailers had to close all or some of their stores, and others devised costly plans for recovery (see CB Insights). At the same time, according to Vox, since 2012, 600,000 jobs in retail and 728,000 jobs in supply chain and other related industries were lost as a result of these bankruptcies.
However, the so-called retail apocalypse has yielded retailers who excel in their fields and are known for following best practices when it comes to innovation and the treatment of their employees. In fact, according to Indeed, some online retailers, such as Amazon, have gone to brick-and-mortar retail businesses. There are many reasons for this move, one of which is that “shopping in physical stores continues to grow,” though not as quickly as online businesses (see Steve Dennis) because it appears that innovation is key when it comes to growing brick-and-mortar retail shops.
According to Indeed, the San Antonio grocery chain, H-E-B has landed in the first place of the 25 Top-Rated Workplaces in Retail, two years in a row because the grocery chain is a great place to work. H-E-B employees feel valued and believe that their voices are heard and appreciated.
In fact one H-E-B employee said, “All of the managers genuinely care about your well-being and help you learn” (see Indeed). In other words, H-E-B employees feel like they are stakeholders/partners in the company and not mere workers. Furthermore, employees are given ample opportunity to advance their careers in the company and believe that they are treated fairly by company leadership.
It is not difficult to become an outstanding retailer. It takes dedication, drive, and belief in the company’s mission and vision. After all, a company is only as good as the sum of its parts. If a company’s puzzle pieces fit well together, it will flourish and succeed; its employees would feel valued, and its supply chain will work like a well-oiled machine.
There is quite a bit of talk about eCommerce as of late. Going green or getting into eco-friendly eCommerce, however, is another story altogether. Limiting one’s impact on the environment, reducing one’s carbon footprint is the way to go today, as sustainability is increasingly in the forefront of entrepreneurship across the globe.
There are quite a few changes online stores can make to go green, as eco-friendly stores are good for the environment and the customers that frequent them. According to Sustainable Business Toolkit, online stores can reduce their carbon footprint by using a green web host, as they use renewable energy credits, such as wind or solar energy to counterbalance the energy used by websites. By switching to a green web host, online companies can make their contribution to the reduction of the overall carbon footprint.
Another very important step toward reducing the overall carbon footprint is switching to green packaging. Today, shipping plays a big role in eCommerce. Bundling items together and using biodegradable materials would further contribute to reducing a company’s carbon footprint. For instance, using biodegradable mailers, boxes and packing peanuts is the way to go to help protect the environment from Styrofoam and plastics, as Styrofoam takes up to 500 years to decompose, according to Sustainable Business Toolkit.
Another area online stores could explore has to do with the products they sell. If they make sure that their products or raw materials are made using sustainable practices, their contribution to the reduction of their carbon footprint would definitely increase. Going paperless is another way to help contribute to green eCommerce. Recycling is yet another.
Finally, allowing some employees to continue work from home would help reduce a company’s carbon footprint even further. When we’re talking about large companies with over 1,000 employees, this can make an enormous difference to the environment. In addition, holding most meetings online can help reduce the environmental impact that travel could have.
Up until recently, it was believed that bullying was limited to children under 13 years of age. However, currently, with technology and innovation, social media has become a major bullying platform. Experts claim that the availability of technology has contributed to creating people who lack social skills to know better. As a result, cyberbullying has become the word du jour and a big societal problem which the general public must confront, now rather than later. But first people must tackle issues of anonymity which give potential cyberbullies a platform through which they can destroy others without ramifications. After all, it is much easier for bullies to attack other human beings when they do not have to look at them in the eye and tell them in person how they feel about them.
On the other hand, research indicates that victims of bullying lack confidence in themselves. Thus, if confidence in themselves is developed or restored, they will fare better when they are bullied. However, according to experts, the best defense when it comes to being bullied, whether in person or via technology, is “to walk away and not fight back.”
According to The Atlantic, it is easier to get rid of cyberbullies, today, because all social media platforms have community rules which cannot be broken, especially when it comes to harassing another community member. In other words, community members can file reports to remove specific posts or ban people and their pages. In addition, there are laws against cyberbullying in many countries throughout the world. In the UK, for instance, cyberbullying is a criminal offense via the eCrime Act. In the US, cyber harassment statutes can be used to prosecute cyberbullies. Therefore, people who are being cyberbullied can report the incident as a crime and/or talk to an attorney to discuss possible options.
Regardless, people who are being bullied or harassed must remain calm and cool, as it is important not to feed the inflated egos of bullies by giving them a platform to do damage.
The college experience is not always deeply rooted in academia. Our culture’s perception of the college experience has shifted into a focus on life outside of the classroom: cheering on the university’s sports teams, exploring a foreign territory for new adventures, and late-night social activities.
But, for some, there is still an excitement that arises from the continued pursuit of knowledge. There is a drive that can only stem from challenging students’ perspectives and understanding within various subject matters, opening students’ minds to limitless capabilities. That cannot come without engagement into their own academics. This means that students are present in the classroom, where they will be immersed in the teachings of their professors and the perspectives of other classmates. But there is one place to which students flock in order to remain inspired outside of the classroom: their university’s library.
If being surrounded by literature new and old sustains your pursuit of knowledge, you will be enamored by these beautiful university libraries from around the world:
George Peabody Library at Johns Hopkins University
Since 1860, the library has accumulated a collection of over 300,000 books available to those who are looking to learn more about a variety of subjects, ranging from archeology to Greek classics. If the number of books doesn’t win you over, the architecture will. Contained within the library are levels of bookshelves that continue upwards sixty-one feet above the floor, ending in a massive skylight that stretches the length of the ceiling.
Folger Shakespeare Library at Amherst College
As can be assumed by its name, this library is not only home to the largest collection of William Shakespeare’s works, but it also stretches beyond that, encompassing works of art that are dedicated to Shakespeare’s legacy.
Klarchek Information Commons at Loyola University of Chicago
This library offers its patrons a breathtaking view of Lake Michigan as they sit and peruse their books or as they work on their assignments. The building is completely transparent, offering everyone who walks inside of the building a unique view that can’t be duplicated anywhere else.
Cook Legal Research Library at University of Michigan
This library is expansive and magnificent, offering unparalleled beauty with its one-of-a-kind architectural elements. It is renowned for its metalwork and features large spires and colorful stained glass windows. It can house hundreds of students within its Study Group Rooms and Reading Room. It also contains the world’s best collection of research material, making it perfect for those seeking knowledge across every possible genre or subject matter.
If you are a bookworm who is looking to experience as many of these renowned university libraries as possible, consider adding these to your list!
Short stories may seem like content people only read in English 101 and English 102; but, they are quite popular outside the realm of English Majors and general education classes. A perfect example of how short stories have moved the public is in the creation of major motion pictures, which find their base in famous short stories. According to the Young Adult Library Services Association, a division of the American Library Association, here are a few well-known movies based on short stories:
Because short stories like these have so deeply impacted society upon their release, it is safe to say that short stories offer readers incredible meaning. Let’s analyze short stories compared to novels to showcase how short stories can add real value to one’s life.
About Short Stories
Short stories usually range between 1k and 20k words in length. These stories do not follow the usual three-part structure that novels do, which I will dive deeper into in a moment. Authors develop rough outlines of what their three-part structured storyline might look like. Then, they zoom in on very short portions of that storyline to develop short stories. These stories can provide thorough explanations of even sheer seconds of any greater plot line, offering readers profound insights into simple moments that occur in this hypothetical novel’s storyline. Short stories expand one particular topic or interest, helping readers view these stories with magnifying glasses.
If readers find themselves captivated by novels, particularly fiction, and seem to drift into their imaginary worlds with ease and joy, they will surely enjoy consuming short stories. These stories capture readers’ attentions and, sometimes, leave them on a cliffhanger at the end. This cliffhanger challenges the boundaries of what readers usually consider a good storyline. Cliffhangers encourage them to create meaning out of what they may view as an unresolved Resolution.
About Novels
The average full-length book flows seamlessly through a three-part structure that includes the:
Set Up
Confrontation and
Resolution
The Set Up (Introduction) lays the foundation for the story.
The Confrontation is essentially the climax of the plot.
And, the Resolution brings stories to a close.
Note: The Resolution may or may not be favored by readers; Resolutions can even cause readers to be angry, confused, or upset. Usually, there’s some plot twist that often occurs in the foggy space between the Confrontation and Resolution. In this space, writers try to hook readers’ attentions by incorporating suspense into the story. This uncertainty encourages thoroughly enticed readers to desperately find a resolution to quell their uncertainty, keeping them locked in until the end of the book.
The value of short stories is clear; those who enjoy reading should invest in reading short stories. They will challenge readers’ minds to leap into the unknown and embrace the brevity of these brilliant pieces of art.
Because short stories like these have affected society so deeply upon their release, it is safe to say that short stories offer readers incredible meaning. Let’s analyze short stories compared to novels to showcase how short stories can add real value to readers’ lives, bringing a sincere sense of purpose to minute moments in their lives that they may not have otherwise seen.
We are back with Part Two of why post-secondary education is necessary. Read reasons seven through eleven to drive home why you need a college degree.
7) They Are of Greater Value to Taxpayers
They more often than not do not need to rely on the government for financial support, allowing them to contribute to instead of take away from society financially. If you only graduate from high school, the likelihood of needing help from the government to support yourself is significantly higher.
8) They are More Likely to Have Benefits
Getting benefits from a company without a college degree is difficult. According to CareerProfiles, “The U.S. Census Bureau reports that college graduates are much more likely to be offered health insurance by their employer than individuals with a high school education or less (74.5% vs. 53.3%).” This large difference is important to take note of, because it is difficult to get health insurance, let alone all the other types of benefits a company can offer, without a college degree. Earning a college degree puts you at an advantage over other people in the workforce.
9) They are More Satisfied with Their Careers
People who work in fields they enjoy have greater job satisfaction than those who do not. They get better benefits, earn a higher pay, and have more opportunity for promotion. These all lead to a mindset that is invested in the work being done and increases their engagement in the company they work for. A company that has high employee engagement retains employees longer and makes them feel more appreciated in the short and long-term. People who feel appreciated for their work, work harder and stay longer, ensuring great jobs for those with bachelor degrees.
10) They Have Lower Rates of Being Poor
People who graduate from college have a 96% chance of not being poor, compared to high school graduates who have only an 88% chance. These numbers are significant and play a huge role in swaying people to attend college.
11) They Have Numerous Networking Opportunities
Networking is the foundation of a profitable career. When you are connected, which college undoubtedly makes you, you are likely to find more and better jobs. According to Danielle Douglas-Gabriel of the Washington Post, “Researchers at the center found that out of the 11.6 million jobs created in the post-recession economy, 11.5 million went to people with at least some college education. Of those jobs, 8.4 million went to workers with a bachelor’s degree or higher. People with a high school diploma or less education landed 80,000 jobs in the recovery, the report said.” These numbers are staggering. Obtaining post-secondary education is vital to obtaining not only higher paying jobs, but outrageously more jobs.
Over the course of someone’s life who has a bachelor’s degree, they will bring in approximately $500,000.00 more than someone with only a high school diploma/GED. If these reasons don’t drive home that you should get a college degree, I don’t know what will! Thoughts? Challenges? Questions? Tweet me at @KZissouli, and we can discuss it!
Post-secondary education, or college, is exceedingly vital to the well being of the world. Higher education provides the basis for so many careers, and it essential for the furtherment of all industries into the future. See below six out of eleven reasons why post-secondary education is necessary for anyone who wishes enjoy their career, earn more money, have worldly experiences, and drive their careers into further and further up positions within their fields.
1) They have More Work-Related Opportunities
College graduates have more of an opportunity to get better jobs and have higher rates of getting promoted than high school graduates do. According to Michael Greenstone and Adam Looney of The Hamilton Project, “In April 2013, according to BLS data, the unemployment rate for individuals age twenty-five and older without a high school diploma was 11.4 percent; for high school graduates, 7.2 percent; for individuals with an associate’s degree, 5.0 percent; and for graduates with a bachelor’s degree or higher, unemployment was only 3.6 percent.” Unemployment rates for college graduates are much lower than high school graduates.
2) They are Productive Members of Society
People who are college educated are less likely to be incarcerated and are more likely to volunteer more often. They give back to society much more often than those with only associate’s degrees or high school degrees, or even people who are high school dropouts.
3) College Graduates Earn More Money Annually
College graduates earn $30,000.00 more per year than those who have a high school education. This is a radical difference worthy of heavy consideration when you are choosing whether or not to go to college.
4) They Expand Their Cultural Awareness
When you attend college, you meet people from all around the world. You live in dorms with people whose cultures are entirely different than your own. You learn how they have fun and how they think. You get to have in depth conversations with people who are in your major throughout the years you are in the bachelor’s program. Your awareness of other cultures around the world expands so much further than it ever would have if you only got a high school education. Who knows, the college education may have you move to a different part of the world because of your experience in college.
5) They are Healthier and Their Children are Too
According to Greenstone and Looney, “college-educated adults smoke less, exercise more, are more likely to breastfeed their babies, and have lower obesity rates.” High school graduates children have obesity rates of 14% and 22% between the ages of 2-5 and 6-11, respectively speaking. College graduate’s children have obesity rates of 6% and 14% between the ages of 2-5 and 6-11, respectively.
6) They Have More Opportunities to Explore Various Careers
By taking higher level classes and electives that are in any industry, students can find career paths that they would have otherwise not known about. By taking electives, one opens his/her mind to a whole new world. People are able to take electives in high school, but the difference between high school and college electives is stark. Electives in college allow for people to see that area of study in a professional light and experience it in much more depth.
Come back next month for part two of this blog on the 11 Reasons Why Post-Secondary Education is Necessary! Tweet me with any questions or thoughts @KZissouli!
From the time you start school all the way through to the end, there are always major milestones to anticipate. Elementary students look forward to making the transition into middle school. Middle schoolers impatiently await the moment they can move into high school, and high school students prepare for one of the most significant transitions of them all: graduating and entering into their freshman year of college.
Preparing for college is a feat that throws even the most composed individuals into a frenzy of anxiety. Deciding on what college to attend is, for many, the most monumental decision they have ever made up until that point. But, once all of the college acceptance letters are opened and every single word printed on the paper is read and re-read, you can finally commit to the college that will equip you with the skills and knowledge you need to grow in your desired field.
Don’t let the stress of college distract you from the excitement you should be feeling as you begin this new chapter in life. Before even stepping foot on your college campus of choice, there are a few ways that you can set yourself up for success that very first year.
1) Read as much as possible.
The amount of reading you were assigned in high school will be much lighter in comparison to the reading you will be required to complete in college. Use the summer before your freshman year as an adjustment period to get accustomed to the workload that will be expected of you when you begin your first semester. This will be a thrill for the avid readers, too! The key to this is choosing material that will be in line with your interests. As you will be in the very midst of entering college for the first time, I recommend reading a few books on how to be successful and make the most of college. For example, read The Freshman Survival Guide or 1001 Things Every College Student Needs To Know.
2) Work on your time management.
Throughout high school, whether you were conscious of your efforts or not, you were developing organizational skills specific to your needs that helped you manage your time in order to complete tasks by their deadlines. In college, these skills will be crucial to prioritizing, planning for, and executing assignments. The Productivity Handbook is a great resource for those who need additional guidance.
3) Practice better communication skills.
One of the most important qualities universities encourage in college students are strong communication skills. Not only will having strong communication skills aid you in successfully communicating with your professors, it will be beneficial when meeting new people on campus, whether it is growing your social circle or learning the best strategies to handle different personalities. In order to tackle this head on, I recommend reading books, such as Everything You Need To Know Before College. This book illustrates how to meet new people and deal with a diverse range of personality types, which will be essential to developing relationships and properly communicating with new people who have different expectations, values, goals, and experiences than you.
On occasion (I started writing this on March 13, 2020), I question how we survived the ‘80s, other than pure chance. I am not talking about the big hair and the bright, crazy clothes with enormous shoulder pads because they did not put our lives in danger. Rather, I am talking about enduring increased tensions between the United States and the Soviet Union or what we called back then, “The Cold War.” This was undoubtedly a time of upheaval and uncertainty, as the threat of nuclear loomed large in people’s lives throughout the world. This was the time of AIDS, and suddenly everyone was afraid of having sex. Another reminder that the decade was not about shoulder pads, brightly colored attire or big hair was the terrorist attack of Pan Am Flight 103, which exploded over Lockerbie, Scotland and in which 259 people lost their lives. At the same time, there was quite a bit of smoking; back in the ‘80s, people in the military paid $2,50 for a carton of cigarettes and civilians paid between $5-6 for the same carton. I do remember that people smoked in their homes in the presence of their children. They also smoked in their cars with the windows shut (when it was cold outside) and their children in the back seat. Let us leave it at that!
Additionally, the ‘80s was a dangerous decade on a personal level as well. For instance, children were allowed to play in the streets even in big cities, like New York and Boston. My children, in fact, quite often would play on the streets and come back home with a broken tooth or other injuries (admittedly most were minor because some of us were “luckier” than others). It was a time when neighbors would sent their children to their friends’ homes when they were diagnosed with, say, chickenpox, to contract the disease and “get it over with,” as they rationalized such decisions (This, in fact, did happen to my children as their friends came over “to play” while my children were recovering from chickenpox). My kids walked to school (elementary school) which was less than a mile from our home by themselves. They also walked by themselves to the local corner store to buy candy. It is difficult for me to believe today how much candy could be found in my house back then. The concept of “sugar is bad for you” did not enter my mind ever.
My children also drank Kool-Aid and ate junk food, like sweetened cereal for breakfast (Smurf-Berry Crunch and Kellogg’s Frosted Flakes), Hot Pockets and McDonald’s for lunch. These are times that they asked (beg is more like it) by name. And I would not object, because at the time, I thought a Filet-O-Fish sandwich from McDonald’s was a healthy choice. I also remember that the TV ad for Little Caesar’s Pizza used the catchphrase, “Pizza, Pizza” to emphasize the “buy one get one free” concept. In addition, for a number of years, we had Sloppy Joes which were made with two cans of Hunt’s Manwich Original Sloppy Joe Sauce and 80% ground beef. There were salad dressings made with a pack of dry powder (whatever that was) mixed with oil (not olive oil) and vinegar. There were casseroles made with cans of condensed mushroom soup, and of course, the endless pasta salads that accompanied pretty much every weekend barbecue which consisted of frozen hamburger patties and the cheapest hot dogs the grocery store had to offer. Frozen (TV) dinners were considered a treat for the whole family and not too expensive, as Banquet Family Size meals fed the entire family for a few dollars. We are not going to discuss sodium content either. What can I say about Rice-A-Roni, which was another weekly family staple? My seven-layer dip was a hit at every party and was mostly made with various ingredients that came out of a can. My cocktail wieners wrapped in bacon or as pigs-in-the-blanket were another party favorite for any family and friends get togethers. And we had lots of parties: dinner parties, barbecue parties, birthday parties, anniversary parties, Christmas parties, 4th of July parties, among others throughout the year. Liquor overflowed at those parties, what with Zima, various wine coolers, and a variety of cocktails which I used to make (I put myself through school back then while working as a bartender, raising two young children and having a husband who was deployed six months out of the year aboard a US Submarine).
Frankly, I am shocked that we survived with our health pretty much intact. Today, I would not touch the garbage we ate in the ‘80s even if someone paid me. Back then, sodium nitrate was just something they put into cold cuts to make them tasty. Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) was fun because it made us giggle after we ate it, and sugar was our friend. At the same time, cheap meats made for an affordable meal, and we ate quite a few cheap cuts of beef. I remember buying from the Post Exchange (US Navy grocery store) .59 cent/per pound 80% ground beef, and .89 cent/per pound cheap beef round that tasted like liver. I also remember that I had to spice it up quite a bit to make it palatable (Oh those unforgettable beef stew dishes that my children tried to hide in various placed so that they would not have to eat them). At least, everything we ate was devoid of germs (after a thorough washing, of course).
And here we are in 2022, health conscious, white meat only, vegetable eaters who rarely order take out because we consider it unhealthy. We do not purchase anything that contains trans fats; we do not eat white sugar, flour or rice. We have reduced our carbohydrate intake, and we walk at least five-time per week.
Am I regretful about my family’s abuses throughout the ‘80s? Frankly, I am not! I am glad my children and I were able to binge on Halloween candy; I am happy we were able to enjoy several different types of homemade fudge during the Christmas holidays, the lemon meringue the apple and pumpkin pies, and the summer barbecue parties with friends in the back yard.
I do feel lucky, however, that we were able to survive the ‘80s in spite of the political, economic and culinary upheaval. And today, as I watch my daughter managing my grandchildren’s diet which is devoid of artificial food dyes, trans fats, high-fructose corn syrup, sodium nitrites, MSG, growth hormones and a slew of other chemicals and additives found in our food supply, I cannot help but admire her tenacity and resolve. It takes a special person to read all labels, educate oneself on the various harmful additives and chemicals in foods, to make sure that the children are safe and protected.
My excuse is that back in the ‘80s, we did not know better. If I had known, I would not have made the choices I did; that’s for sure. Yet with the knowledge I had at the time, I am not regretful. I am happy though my family survived our ‘80s bad food choices.
Yet, we all know that the more things change, the more they stay the same, as we are dealing with a pandemic (and had to deal with food shortages for a while) and reminiscing of the “good ol’ days” when life was simpler. When our weekend pastime was playing Trivial Pursuit. When organizing a barbeque was not a big deal. When dinner parties filled our house with laughter, music, jokes, fun!
Life has certainly changed. It will never again be the same. After COVID-19 and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, everything seems inconsequential and irrelevant, especially since coronavirus deaths have reached 6 million worldwide. On the other hand, civilians are being killed or must flee Ukraine by the millions as a result of the Russian invasion of their country. When humans throughout the world are terrified to venture outdoors to purchase groceries or must live in crowded underground shelters, humanity is in trouble.
Today, this could be the life of any germaphobe who went through the ‘80s relatively unscathed. As such, I am not going to preach about the necessity of watching less TV or avoiding the Internet. Rather, I am going to talk about self-preservation and self-defense from outside forces which we cannot control. Humans are naturally social animals. In other words, it is difficult to be isolated for long periods of time without socialization and human interaction. But here we are. My recommendation is to try Yoga (with Christina). I have, and it has helped. There is also Walk at Home with Leslie Sansone (I promise I am not paid to advertise for them). They just help me to get out of bed in the morning and give purpose to my day.
On the other hand, if you can spare it, donate to any of the Ukrainian fundraisers that have been set up, such as ICRC.org, GlobalGiving.org, World Central Kitchen, and I’m sure there are others. If you do not know what to do with yourself after you have done yoga and walked at home with Christina and Leslie, try doing some research and writing. Even if you cannot produce publishable writing, it helps get your mind away from the dire situation in which we have found ourselves. And if my suggestions do not work, read a book, watch old Rom Coms or Westerns on TV (I watch them on my computer as I do not own a TV), and I can tell you that they help take my mind off the latest agonizing news.
We did survived the ‘80s; now let us strive to surviving the ‘20s.
As discussed in part one of two in this series, there is a lot of prep-work you should do before you go to a career fair. In part two of two, I discuss how to answer questions to ask companies and how to follow up with them afterwards.
2) What questions should I ask?
After you do what I explained in my answer to question one, come up with one to five questions to ask each company based on your research. Put these questions in order of most important to least important so that if they run out of time in speaking with you at the fair, you will have at least received answers to your most pressing questions.
Here are three top questions to ask:
May I have your contact information (i.e., first and last name, job title, company name, direct phone number, direct email address)?
May I send you a digital version of the resume and cover letter I provided you with today and ask you to forward my information to the person making the hiring decision?
May I have the contact information (i.e., first and last name, job title, company name, direct phone number, direct email address) of the person who is making the hiring decision? Can I contact this person directly?
3) How do I follow up?
Call the person you spoke with at the fair. Have a short conversation with them if they pick up. Ask them how they are doing and if they enjoyed the career fair. Show them you actually care about getting to know them and not just for their ability to give you an “in” for the position you want.
Remind them of your first and last name, where you go to college (as they probably visit a number of career fairs), your degree program, your anticipated graduation month and year, and what job position you seek.
If they don’t pick up, leave a message with this information in it. Follow-up immediately after the call with an email, stating what you just spoke about on the phone or left in their voicemail. Each week following that point of contact, reach out with a phone call and/or email to follow up on your professional documents you gave them.
Before you get off the call, whether they picked up or not, make sure to ask for an informational interview in which you can visit and ask them questions about the company. If they say you can come in for an actual interview for the specific job you seek, all the better! Schedule an interview of any kind as soon as possible; who knows who else is trying to get the same job you want!
With the answers to these three questions in mind, you will be much more likely to land the job of your dreams right after college!
Katerina Zissouli 
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