No matter what major you choose, gaining transferable skills should be a key goal in your college career. Transferable skills differ from technical skills in that they are useful in any industry or job. Examples of transferable skills include communication, organization, leadership, research and time management. By demonstrating these skills, you’ll experience a wider variety [...]
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 [...]
The following post is contributed by Nadia Jones who blogs at online college about education, college, student, teacher, money saving, movie related topics. You can reach her at nadia.jones5 @ gmail.com. As it has been said time and time again, today’s economic atmosphere is a desolate and dark place. With many highly qualified candidates on [...]
If you’ve been on a job board lately, you may have noticed an interesting and, for job-seekers, frustrating trend: entry-level jobs requiring several years of experience. Getting experience has always been a challenge for recent graduates, but it seems more difficult than ever to find a true entry-level position. Why the mislabeling of jobs? Money [...]
An interview provides the opportunity for an employer to assess a job candidate, but the interviewer shouldn’t be the only one asking the questions. Job candidates can save a lot of trouble and prevent surprises later by asking the right questions during the interview. A few key questions to ask your interviewer: What type of [...]