Career and life planning resources for college students, recent grads, and career-changers.
Finding a real job on a job board can be extremely frustrating. Jobs are often several weeks old, many ads are for surveys or commission-based sales jobs. Sifting through all the spam to find relevant jobs takes time, even with sorting options. A few tips for using a job board: Ignore jobs that seem too Read More …
Update: Latest hiring trends for the Class of 2010 (from MSNBC): Dim job outlook brightens for the class of 2010. Summary: 5 % increase in hiring of 2010 graduates over 2009 graduates most in-demand majors : accounting, business administration, computer science, engineering, and math Survey shows only 40% of graduates have offers, compared to two-thirds Read More …
Recent economic conditions have reinforced the importance of flexibility in the employment marketplace. Selecting a degree program that allows a wide range of employment opportunities is essential for new and returning students in order to maximize their chances of obtaining employment quickly. Here are the ten best options for students seeking to ensure their Read More …
If you’ve visited job boards lately, you have probably seen work-at-home jobs advertised. There are also positions listed that promise suspiciously high wages with little details about the actual job. While it is possible to find a good job online, many of these ads are scams that provide profit for only a few people while Read More …
Recessions and economic downturns can seem pretty scary, particularly if you are a college student or recent graduate hoping to break into the job market. You haven’t even gotten your foot in the door while experienced workers are being laid off left and right. However, there are a few major advantages that young candidates have Read More …
