New Book Helps Job-Seekers Crack the New Market

November 16th, 2011 @

There’s no question that the world of work is changing. Secure jobs with great benefits are on the decline, while white-collar workers scramble for the good positions that remain. Cracking the New Job Market, by William Holland, offers seven rules for navigating today’s unstable market. The book offers practical advice, particularly in the area of [...]

Networking Your Way to a Job

March 1st, 2011 @

The following post is contributed by Mariana Ashley. Recent college grads are under a lot of pressure to find a job right away, and many believe the best way to find one is to pour over online job ads hoping to stumble upon a diamond in the rough. While you should certainly keep looking for [...]

Getting the Most out of a College Job Fair

May 15th, 2010 @

The great thing about being in college is that any good university career center organizes a job fair once every semester—or at least once a year. These job fairs can be an absolute goldmine—after all, how often do employers gather in one place and reach out to you, instead of the other way around? It [...]

Best Sites for Finding Freelance Work

March 20th, 2010 @

Whether your goal is to work for yourself or to make some extra money, freelance work can provide the opportunity to market your skills and establish a reputation in your field.  Although freelancing is common among artists and designers, freelance work is available in business, information technology, and a variety of other industries.  A few [...]

Meet Sara Lopez, New Media Star

January 14th, 2010 @

Do you love social media? If so, Sara Lopez may have your dream job. I asked Sara some questions about her job as 8th Continent Soymilk’s new media spokesperson. How did you get your job as a new media spokesperson? My passion with social media and online marketing started when I was hosting and organizing [...]