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Everyone has to start somewhere. And the first entry-level job is the first stop in a long chain of subsequent jobs to form that all-important career.
The good news for recent graduates is that their first job may not be that difficult to land this year.
The bad news for recent graduates is that their first …
Graduates are in for some startling stats. Just before the 2012 graduating class prepared to complete their last semester, CBSNews.com did a piece called “Half of College Grads Can’t Find Full Time Employment.” That’s an eye-opener for college graduate who’s spent several years in class and tens of thousands of dollars (or more) on tuition, …
You read a lot these days about how depressed the average person is about the labor market, or that the average person can take up to 17 weeks to find a new job.
But where is it written that YOU have to be average? When did Congress pass that law?
Good news: You don’t have to be …
Your resume can push a hiring manager to call you for an interview.
The Key? Action Verbs . . .
So many job seekers fall into the trap of being “long winded” in their career communications and job applications. Remember, bullet lists, numbered lists and clearly written sentences usually beat the pants off of the dreaded paragraph …
When interviewing new graduates, hiring managers sometimes find work-related things to talk about can be a challenge. So, focusing on some of the less job-specific requirements and more on soft skills, drive, and dedication of any candidate can be important too.
The following represents a list of potential interview questions for new graduates.
Of course, these questions …
Not surprisingly, IBM is hiring.
One of the most prominent employers on the planet, there are many (mainly) IT jobs available, such as software architect, information architect, mainframe software architect, and so on. Yet, the company does have positions within customer support, financial management, and sales accordingly.
As one of the largest employers, IBM has made its …
Dear Job-Seeker:
If a one-page cover letter is good, a two-page letter is even better? Absolutely not. Employers are busy professionals who have just a moment or two to look over your cover letter—so it’s important to make your point—on one page.
How To Say A LOT in a LITTLE Space
It’s not as difficult as it seems. …
Dear Job Seeker:
When you’re hungry for a sandwich you step up to the deli counter and ask for it. If you’re in the market for a new car, you go to a dealership and ask to see the model you’re interested in. And if you spot a book you’d like to buy, you ask the …
