From Experience.com Experience invited employers from across the country to participate in the 2011 Best Places to Work for Recent Grads survey, and the winners are in! This exciting initiative is dedicated to identifying and recognizing the best employers for recent college graduates. As a whole, these 20 organizations offered outstanding training programs, sweet paychecks,…Continue Reading 2011 Best Places to Work
Dos and Don’ts for Creating Your Online Presence
By Denene Brox, Salary.com contributing writer Many of us live a large part of our lives online. So it’s no wonder that your online presence can have a major influence on your career success. If your present or potential employer searched for you online, what would they find? Would those search results reveal a professional…Continue Reading Dos and Don’ts for Creating Your Online Presence
14 Common Job Hunting Blunders
by Dawn Dugan, Salary.com contributing writer Whether you are just starting your professional life or are a seasoned pro looking to make a savvy career move, whether you are between jobs or simply feeling the need to move on, the quality of your job hunt will determine your level of success. If you’re a serious…Continue Reading 14 Common Job Hunting Blunders
3 Things That Will Get You Hired
Originally posted on NewGradLife It is simple – the way to stand out and get hired is to understand what a hiring manager goes through. Today, two or three times as many applications and resumes are received for virtually every open job; hiring managers are buried under reams of paper or thousands of e-mails. So,…Continue Reading 3 Things That Will Get You Hired
More College Graduates Take Public Service Jobs
By Catherine Rampell New York Times – Business Day A great article published earlier this month on studies that highlighted the recent trend for seeing more college graduates taking jobs in the public service and nonprofit sectors, due both to the economy and for personal reasons. This would be a good read for any upcoming graduate, or one interested…Continue Reading More College Graduates Take Public Service Jobs
“Thursday Night Career Series”
In an effort to try and reach out to students and alumni that may not be able to access the Career Center during the day, the Career Center will be starting a “Career Night” workshop series on Thursday nights that will focus on a different topic each week. All workshops will be held in the Career…Continue Reading “Thursday Night Career Series”
Five Essential Online Social Networking Tips: How to Use LinkedIn to Your Advantage
From Job and Career Accelerator by Miriam Salpeter LinkedIn is more than a place to publish and store your resume online. It is a network that offers an opportunity to connect with thousands (even millions) of people who provide the potential for job leads and hiring opportunities. For those who view LinkedIn as a “set it…Continue Reading Five Essential Online Social Networking Tips: How to Use LinkedIn to Your Advantage
Top Promotion Secrets for Career Advancement
From JobsJournal.com and Employment Crossing: Do you think that just by doing a fabulous job you have done enough? Do you think that just by being dedicated in your work and contributing great value you will grow in your career? Do you think that it does not matter if people do not know you? Think…Continue Reading Top Promotion Secrets for Career Advancement
iGrad Best Career, Money, and Lifestyle Blogs 2010
From IGrad.com To close out 2010, iGrad rounded up 30 of their favorite blogs for 20-somethings, on topics including personal finance, careers, lifestyle, and post-college life. Best Career Blogs of 2010 How to Use the New Facebook Profile to Get Hired Forget New Year’s Resolutions: How to Set Real Goals to Advance Your Career The Beginner’s Guide to…Continue Reading iGrad Best Career, Money, and Lifestyle Blogs 2010
Job Outlook: Verbal Communication Skills Most Sought by Employers
From NACELink Spotlight Online: New college graduates looking to crack the still-tight job market need to hone their verbal communication skills, say employers taking part in NACE’s Job Outlook 2011 survey. Survey respondents indicate that verbal communication skills topped the list of “soft” skills they seek in new college graduates looking to join their organizations, followed…Continue Reading Job Outlook: Verbal Communication Skills Most Sought by Employers