Explaining Jail Time On the Job Search
I just got an interesting pitch from a law firm that specializes in clearing criminal records: ..One thing that can bring a job seeker down is their criminal record. We're not talking grand theft auto...
View ArticleNetworking and Job Boards Voted Most Effective Way To Find A Job
Aftercollege.com, a job search site for recent grads, recently surveyed 670 college students and alums to get their thoughts on the job search. Not surprisingly, 78% were finding the job search process...
View ArticleQuick Hit: Class of '09 Job Hunting Stats
According to the National Assocation of Colleges and Employers, only 19% of the students who've started looking for jobs have found employment. Even more surprising--Almost 60% of the class of 2009's...
View ArticleCreative Career of the Week: College Hunks Hauling Junk
Apparently, a few college students have started a junk removal service with the clever name, College Hunks Hauling Junk. I checked out their site and it actually looks pretty legit. The founder and...
View ArticleNew Grads' Top Countries to Work
First-time job seekers surveyed by CareerCast.com and employment info provider Going Global chose their top international destinations. American students chose the United Kingdom as their top...
View ArticleA Silver Lining To The Tough Entry-Level Job Market?
A little while back I read an interesting blurb about the tough entry-level job market in one of my favorite magazines, The Week. The author basically said that the implosion of Wall Street will drive...
View ArticleGrads Are Cautiously Optimistic
By: Anne Vandermey Recession or no, for new grads, hope springs eternal. Although data show only two of every 10 2009 graduates had a job lined up as of April, more than half of graduates are...
View ArticleAt First Blush
As a young professional, I (like many of us) have worried about coming across as mature and capable. I've written about wearing power suits in situations in which I felt particularly uncomfortable,...
View ArticlePerma-Interns
By: Anne Vandermey Who needs benefits, anyway? In this economic climate any job will do—even one without health care, stability, or in some cases, without a salary. Enter the post-college internship....
View ArticleDon't Be A Snob When It Comes To A Job
The Sunday Styles section of the New York Times had an articletitled "Say Hello to Underachieving" about the many undergrads and recent grads who are unable to get an internship or entry-level position...
View ArticleStimulus Package Positions
By: Anne Vandermey A lot of ink has been spilled about the “shovel-ready” construction projects that will be funded by the $787 billion stimulus package now winding its way through the legislature. But...
View ArticleWomen's Networks Get Mixed Reviews From Female MBAs, Young Professionals
I've always had mixed feelings about women's organizations. On one hand, they're undeniably effective networking tools and experienced female mentors can provide a valuable source of information and...
View ArticleBad Economy Hasn't Changed Gen Y's Desire For Work/Life Balance
Apparently students still value work-life balance above all else when listing top characteristics of an ideal entry-level employer, placing it well above other factors such as salary and meaningful...
View ArticleMore Depressing News For Grads (Unless You're An Engineer)
The National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) has some depressing news for 2009 grads. Apparently, their salaries are down 1.2% from last year, according to data from career services...
View ArticleFirst Jobs, Last Words
For a little more than a year now, the First Jobs blog has been bringing you news, opinion, and features (Job Hunter's Toolbox, Best of the Web, and The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly). But like all good...
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