Month: April 2012

Employers Report Record Intern-Conversion Rate

From NACE (National Association of Colleges and Employers) Not only are employers expecting to increase internship hires by 8.5 percent over last year, but they’re also reporting record-breaking conversion rates, according to results of NACE’s 2012 Internship & Co-op Survey. Survey respondents converted 58.6 percent of their Class of 2011 interns into full-time hires, an…Continue Reading Employers Report Record Intern-Conversion Rate

The 10 Best Job Hunting Apps to Get You Hired

Looking for a Job? There’s an App for That! By Dawn Dugan, Salary.com contributing writer Today’s tsunami of technology means savvy job seekers have jumped on the app wagon in an effort to give themselves the leading edge in the job search process. Mobile apps allow job seekers to search discreetly for positions — anytime,…Continue Reading The 10 Best Job Hunting Apps to Get You Hired

Who Gets Promoted, Who Doesn’t & Why

10 Things You’d Better Do if You Want to Get Ahead By Wendy Ryan and Aaron Gouveia, Salary.com contributing writers If you’re a fast-tracker striving for career advancement like a heat-seeking missile then this is a podcast you can’t afford to miss. On this week’s episode of Salary Talk, Aaron flies solo in this interview…Continue Reading Who Gets Promoted, Who Doesn’t & Why

Class of 2012: More Jobs, Bigger Paychecks

From CNNMoney.com This year’s college graduates are being offered more jobs and fatter paychecks. Meanwhile, they have more jobs to choose from. Employers expect to hire 10.2% more graduates this year than they did last year, according to NACE’s survey of 160 employers. These employers have posted 15,767 job openings for college graduates this year…Continue Reading Class of 2012: More Jobs, Bigger Paychecks