Month: June 2012

6 Ways New Grads Can Stand Out in an Interview

By Sonia Acosta, CareerBuilder Writer From CareerRookie.com As a recent college graduate, you’re probably not a stranger to competition.  College acceptance, scholarships, internships and leadership positions within student organizations can all be significantly challenging to attain with dozens, hundreds or even thousands of students vying for the same spots.  The job market, however, is a…Continue Reading 6 Ways New Grads Can Stand Out in an Interview

More Than Half of Class Had Internship/Co-op Experience

From NACE Knowledge Center Just over 55 percent of the Class of 2012 took part in an internship or co-op at some point during their college career, according to results of NACE’s 2012 Student Survey. That’s up slightly over last year: Approximately 52 percent of the Class of 2011 reported having an internship/co-op experience. The…Continue Reading More Than Half of Class Had Internship/Co-op Experience

8 Things Graduates Should Know Before Joining the Workforce

By Yun Siang Long From CareerRealism.com The following career advice is what I believe to be the top eight things college graduates should know before joining the workforce. I am sure there are additional tips you can bring into the workforce but these are a great start to ensure you begin on the right foot….Continue Reading 8 Things Graduates Should Know Before Joining the Workforce