Archive for January, 2012
Important career steps every student should take before graduation
Whether you’re a mere freshman or a junior staring down the barrel of your senior year, you may feel that graduation looms over you like an immovable deadline of adulthood. While post-graduate life and finding an entry-level job can seem overwhelming, there are a number of tasks that can help prepare you for the real [...]
Despite recent economic gains, many Americans remain cautious
Economists have been pleasantly surprised by the U.S.’s recent economic data.
The benefits that social media can bring to your hunt!
If you’ve recently graduated from college and are looking for an entry-level position, chances are you’ve gotten plenty of advice from your parents and older relatives regarding career search techniques. However, they may not have informed you about the benefits that social media can bring to your hunt. Here are some tips to help you [...]
Your professional circle: Coworkers, Friends, Family and even your Parents
As a recent college graduate, there are a variety of strategies that can lead to your first entry-level position. Developing a circle of professional relationships is one of the most effective means of securing recommendations and advice that will become useful to your search. These professional connections can come from a number of different sources [...]
Post-grad Employment Hunt: “UGH! Difficult”
If you’ve recently graduated from college, the majority of your attention is likely focused on securing your first entry-level position. This post-grad employment hunt can seem like a difficult and complicated task for even the most organized and ambitious workers – a search that can last six months or more. While much of you effort [...]
State of the Union address reveals Obama’s populist intentions
Adopting a more aggressive tone than past years, President Barack Obama’s 2012 State of the Union address pushed for a populist economic policy seeking to rebuild America’s dwindling middle class.
Debate over further payroll tax extensions
President Barack Obama scored a major victory at the end of last year by extending the payroll tax cuts an additional two months.
The Benefits of Networking & Beyond
If you’ve recently graduated from college and are just beginning your search for an entry-level position, the thought of sending out hundreds of applications over the next few months can seem overwhelming. Even if you have a diverse range of experience through internships, academics and student jobs, it’s likely that you’ll never hear back from [...]
Treating your job search like a Job? Streamline it.
In this difficult economy and competitive job market, finding an entry-level position as a recent graduate can feel like a full-time job on its own. Many job hunters can spend several months after graduation submitting resumes and going to interviews before they’re finally hired. While it’s easy to become frustrated, there are a number of [...]
CONNECTEDU INTEGRATES EXPERIENCE TO CREATE INDUSTRY-LEADING HIGH SCHOOL TO COLLEGE TO CAREER NETWORK
Expanded network will serve 20 million students, more than 3,000 educational institutions, and 130,000 employers (BOSTON, MA) January 23, 2012 – ConnectEDU (the web-based leader in connecting learners to possibilities) and Experience (the largest university-endorsed career network bridging the gap between college and the working world) have merged to provide 21st-century learners the ultimate destination [...]
California bill seeks to eliminate unemployment discrimination
Slowly but surely, the American economy seems to be picking up steam.
2 Common Resume Mistakes To Avoid
In today’s competitive job market, there are a number of factors that can make or break your chances of earning that entry-level position you’ve had your eye on. Recent college graduates often lack the experience to know which mistakes to avoid, but even business veterans can be unaware of changes in the digital career search [...]
A realistic perspective on exit interviews
Much of any hiring manager or human resources employee’s time is spent attracting new talent to their particular organization or company.
New Yorkers debate over pension reform
Union benefits continue to be a divisive topic in America’s recovering, yet shaky economic landscape.
Employer advantages of creating an internship program
Many large companies have had internship programs in place for years, but small businesses may be weighing their options before committing to hiring student interns.
