Category: Helpful Web Links

Career Rookie Fall 2010 Magazine Available in the Career Center

The Fall 2010 issue of Career Rookie is now available for students in the Career Center.  CareerRookie, a division of Careerbuilder.com, “connects students and recent graduates seeking internships, part-time jobs and entry-level positions with the nation’s top employers.”  This edition includes helpful articles and information on: Mistakes You Made in School That Should Not be Repeated in Your…Continue Reading Career Rookie Fall 2010 Magazine Available in the Career Center

10 Things to Never Put on Your Resume

From mySalary.com: For job seekers, the resume may be the most important document they need. After all, what’s on that simple piece of paper can mean the difference between landing an interview and landing in the circular file.  While most job seekers concentrate on what they should include on their resume, few pay attention to…Continue Reading 10 Things to Never Put on Your Resume

College Hiring Rebounds 13.5 Percent for Class of 2011

From the National Association of Colleges & Employers (NACE) Knowledge Center http://www.naceweb.org/s009012010/job_market_outlook/ College hiring is projected to rebound in time for the Class of 2011 to feel the effects. Employers taking part in NACE’s Job Outlook 2011 Fall Preview survey anticipate hiring 13.5 percent more new college graduates from the Class of 2011 than they…Continue Reading College Hiring Rebounds 13.5 Percent for Class of 2011

Commanding A Room: 7 Tips for Being a Great Communicator

From JobBound.com By Courtney Pike Communication skills – it sounds so rudimentary, but it can really make or break your career. Can you name any great leaders who couldn’t communicate their ideas or share their vision? If you want to be a great employee and leader, you need the ability to command a room with…Continue Reading Commanding A Room: 7 Tips for Being a Great Communicator

Top 10 Cities for New Grads

By: Kate Lorenz, CareerRookie Editor For new grads who plan to expand their job searches beyond their college towns or hometowns, Apartments.com and CareerRookie.com just released the third annual “Top 10 Best Cities for Recent College Graduates”based on the ranking of top U.S. cities with the highest concentration of young adults (age 20 to 24)…Continue Reading Top 10 Cities for New Grads

The Best Entry Level Government Jobs

From GovCentral: There is a lot of discussion about how government-sector jobs are more stable than others in our faltering economy and about how government hiring trends are predicted to be more resistant to the economic downturn than other sectors. Unfortunately, this doesn’t do you a whole lot of good, if you’ve got no idea…Continue Reading The Best Entry Level Government Jobs

100 Best Companies to Work For in 2010

From CNNMoney.com and Fortune 500 highlighting their annual list of the best companies in the U.S. to work for.  You can search the article for companies by location, pay and benefits. http://money.cnn.com/magazines/fortune/bestcompanies/2010/snapshots/1.html?hpt=Sbin…Continue Reading 100 Best Companies to Work For in 2010

ACT 2009 Occupational Opportunities Report

Perhaps more than ever, workplace skills are key to finding and retaining employment. If you’re considering a new occupation in the new year and want to explore some possibilities, check out the new “Occupational Opportunities” report issued by ACT, Inc. The eight-page report is available online, for free. http://www.act.org/news/releases/2009/12-07-09.html…Continue Reading ACT 2009 Occupational Opportunities Report

What is a Cover Letter and do I have to have one?

A cover letter serves as your letter of introduction to the employer, and is also a valuable marketing tool in the job search process.  So the answer is yes, you should definitely include a cover letter when applying to job or internship opportunities.  Also, think of it this way:  your resume lists your credentials…your education,…Continue Reading What is a Cover Letter and do I have to have one?