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TwitterFirst Full Time Job – What to Do
When you graduate from college, you usually start hitting the pavement looking for a new job right away. Although there may be entry level job openings available for you with your new degree, there are about 7 competing applicants for every 1 job position out there. That makes things a lot more difficult! However, if [...]
10 of the Fastest Growing Occupations
Our economy has made things complicated for the past few years, especially for recent college graduates. The unemployment rate looks disappointing nationally, and can be down right scary in certain parts of the nation. However, there is still hope that there’s a career out there for you. Job security is few and far in between, [...]
What You Should Include On Your Resume
You’ve probably heard the word “resume” as early as middle school. It’s an important document that every job seeker will create at least once in their lives. Your resume will show employers who you are, what your experience is, and what your accomplishments have been. A resume can be a very intimidating document, but once [...]
The Pros and Cons of Going Back to College
With the job market the way it is right now, going back to college can be a very smart decision for your future but there are some potential issues that you may want to keep in mind. Pro: Make More Money A graduate degree often results in a higher starting salary. Getting a higher degree [...]
Tips on Asking for a Promotion or Raise
As someone who had to write out all of the reasons I deserved a raise every 6 months for 6 years, I picked up some pointers. If you are in a similar position, feel free to use these tips to ask for an increase in salary at your job. List Your Accomplishments You can demonstrate [...]
Ideas for Unemployed College Graduates
Finding a job right out of college can be a really difficult thing to right now, so use the following tips to help improve your chances. Use a Temp Service You may not be able to find permanent employment, but you can still get a job opportunity with a company through a temporary service. Temp [...]
Job Offer Predicament Update
Back on May 5, I posted about my girl friend’s job offer predicament. As of Friday May 24th, it is all resolved! Note: If you didn’t ready the original post on the job offer predicament, this post probably won’t make a lot of sense to you. In early May, my girl friend accepted the job [...]
Appropriate Work Attire for Women
The clothing that you wear to work says a lot about you as a person. You want to project a positive professional image and avoid sending the wrong message. Here are a few helpful hints on appropriate work attire for women. Women’s Work Attire Tip #1 – Skirt Suits Skirt suits are appropriate for any [...]
