Employment 101-From College to the Professional World | |||
| by Diann Koski - Jan, 2012 Young professionals are always looking to find ways to get the advantage in a professional world that demands experience. Many job seekers talk about saturated job markets, employers that expect more knowledge, and how they never get called back after an interview. Employment 101-Fro... | |||
Employment 101 - The Power of Internships | |||
| by Wade Krogwold - Nov, 2011 People are entering the professional job market for the very first time, and it can be an intimidating place. In an ever-changing economy, it is ideal to get every advantage possible in landing the perfect career. Internships are a fantastic way of setting yourself apart to an employer. ... | |||
| 21st Century Jobs for Chemistry Majors by Marcia Robinson - Jan, 2012 There are plenty of job opportunities for college students who are Chemistry majors. Education experts has put the word out that America is behind other countries in producing graduates in the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) areas. In response, the President and ind... | |||
| 11 Alternative Spring Break Websites that College Students Should Explore by Marcia Robinson - Jan, 2012 An Alternative Spring Break is a way for college students to spend their spring break doing less partying and more volunteering in programs that impact real lives. According to the IERC Education Foundation, as of November 2011, American students are reported to be participating in study a... | |||
| 5 Job Search Skills for New Vo-Tech Grads by Marcia Robinson - Jan, 2012 Many Vo-Tech programs do a really phenomenal job of preparing students in the classroom for their new jobs after vocational training program. Although many Vo-Tech schools also provide career and job search assistance, many Vo-Tech grads really don't master the job search skills they need ... | |||
| Dos and Don’ts for Parents of College Students Seeking a Job or Internship by Marcia Robinson - Jan, 2012 A recent survey by the staffing firm, Office Team, demonstrated the increasingly intrusive role that some parents are playing in the job search of their adult or college age children. When executives were asked to share the most unusual or surprising behavior they had heard of or witnessed... | |||
| Clash Points at Work – How Are the Generations Different? by Dr. Maynard Brusman - Nov, 2011 My trusty old Toyota Camry overheated the other day. I had the car towed to my mechanic and called Enterprise Car Rental to pick me up. The driver of the pick-up van was pretty friendly so we started to talk. He’s 71 years old and a retired mortician. He works full time for Enterprise. ... | |||
| Is My College Doing Enough? by Bob Roth - Nov, 2011 What is it that nearly all college seniors do? They look for a job. Unfortunately, most students are unprepared for their search. In order to conduct an effective job search, students will need to learn many things and do many more. Learning what to do, how to do them and when to do ... | |||
| 10 Reasons College Graduates Can't Find a Job by Marcia Robinson - Oct, 2011 Whether the economy is robust or bad these 10 reasons why college graduates can't find a job apply. I know this after thirteen years of working with new college graduates on the professional transition from college to career. If there are college students who are struggling with the job se... | |||
| The #1 Millennial Career Advantage by Lindsey Pollak - Oct, 2011 As we enter fall recruiting season on college campuses, many students are concerned about how to position themselves for jobs in the continuingly dismal job market. To stand out in this economy, everyone needs an angle (or three…or four…). But there is an angle that I think many Millenn... | |||
| The Internship Game—Step Up or Get Left Out by Dawn Lennon - Sep, 2011 Internships are almost a right of passage to getting hired. The thirst for them has stirred businesses of every stripe to offer internship opportunities, particularly unpaid ones. There’s an upside and a downside to unpaid internships. So you need to know how to get the most “up” out o... | |||
| Say Something, If You See or Hear Something by Bob Roth - Sep, 2011 Almost all college students will be exposed to the offensive words and behaviors of other students, as they move through their college years. Some of those disturbing incidents and experiences will simply be minor, while others may be deadly serious. Either way, it is clear that students... | |||
| 8 Tips for Managing Summer Interns by Alexandra Levit - Jun, 2011 It's that time of year again! College students and recent grads are starting their summer internships and their managers are wondering how in the world they're going to keep them occupied while providing a valuable experience. Over at the Intuit Small Business blog, Liz Magill has some exc... | |||
| College Graduates Need A Budget by Bob Roth - Jun, 2011 When students graduate from college and begin to work and earn a salary, it makes sense for them to establish a budget. Unfortunately, that process can be both eye opening and frustrating. That is because most young adults will not earn enough money to pay for everything they think they ... | |||
| Getting Started on LinkedIn: Advice for Recent Grads by Lindsey Pollak - May, 2011 In honor of LinkedIn’s IPO on the New York Stock Exchange yesterday, I thought it would be a good time to share some reminders about why the site is valuable to young professionals and how to use it effectively. As the largest and most vibrant professional social network in the world (1... | |||
| Managing a Millennial by Emily Chardac - May, 2011 The millennial generation are those born in the 1980s and 1990s and can be described as individuals who are developed in digital communication, technology, and open to controversial topics (politics, gender, race, etc). As you probably know, I'm in the millennial generation. A Lesson... | |||
| Freshman Year is Over; What Are Your Summer Plans as a Rising Sophomore? by Marcia Robinson - May, 2011 College finals are rapidly approaching and marks the end of that anxiety-filled college freshman year. Once students put that freshman year behind them, they now join the ranks of "rising sophomores." These rising sophomores are no longer the new kids on the block, but they are also not ye... | |||
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