Category: General Career Advice

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

Tips for Following Up After the Spring Career Fair

Here are a few reminders, ideas and suggestions for following up with employers after the Fair: Visit organization/companies websites for additional information. Apply online to companies that indicated this as your next step in their application process or follow the instructions you were provided in order to indicate your interest. Promptly follow up with recruiters…Continue Reading Tips for Following Up After the Spring Career Fair

How to answer ‘Tell me a little about yourself?’

From CNNLiving.com & CareerBuilder.com To a painter, an untouched canvas holds unlimited possibility for a bold new creation. But for each artist, the potential for something great is counterweighed by the potential for unparalleled failure. Similarly, excitement and anxiety loom over job interviews. When you present yourself to an employer, you hope all the right…Continue Reading How to answer ‘Tell me a little about yourself?’

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

How to Handle Mistakes in the Workplace

by Surjit Sen Sharma From JobsJournal.com We all know that to err is human, and none of us derive pleasure from committing errors. However, there are some, who allow their errors, or fear of making errors, immobilize their personal progress, and then there are some, who mull over past mistakes to the point of self-deprecation….Continue Reading How to Handle Mistakes in the Workplace

“Dress For The Job You Want” free e-resource

Authored by Adrian Ackerman                                                                                       From http://www.briefcasesdirect.com/dress   In our new hyper-competitive job market, you can’t afford to put yourself at any disadvantage. Yet, thousands of people go to job interviews every day wearing the wrong clothes and sending the wrong message before they even say a word.  Dress for the Job You Want helps your present your…Continue Reading “Dress For The Job You Want” free e-resource

Students Must Stand Out To Make Out

by Bob Roth The “College & Career Success” Coach When college students simply tell employers what they can do and what they have done, they are putting themselves in the middle of a very large pool of job applicants. However, the best candidates will stand out when they describe the exceptional “results” that they have…Continue Reading Students Must Stand Out To Make Out