Call centers are the backbone of the customer-business relationship. When run effectively, they are an efficient hub for handling inbound and outbound customer calls and facilitating the buyer journey. Whether working in support or sales, job candidates must check a list of boxes to ...
Many jobs have shifted from an office work environment to remote and work from home. It's important to be ready and prepared to work remotely during these uncertain times. And it's also important to know which jobs are ideally suited for working from ...
If you are in college and looking to gain some resume experience , an externship may be the answer. But what exactly is an externship? And how does it differ from an internship or apprenticeship? An externship is an experiential learning opportunity for college students usually ...
You’re performing well in your job. And now it comes time to ask for a raise. Or do you ask at all? How you handle this key discussion is vitally important to determining both your career and salary trajectory. I’ve managed hundreds of ...
My apologies up front to all those who have already graduated with one of these majors. You already know the unfortunate job search reality of having one of these majors on your resume. Most are a path to nowhere specific or at least a very ...
In reviewing all of the entry level job postings at CollegeGrad.com, there are certain majors where the demand continues to outstrip supply. Note that general industry growth may not be reflected in entry level hiring. The best majors for entry level are where there ...
How much are you worth? Do you know? Are you sure? Salary is one of the more difficult areas to assess in job search. Why? Because it is heavily dependent on others, not just you. What you do personally can and will affect your salary ...
When thinking about your future career, consider also how you got to where you are. It's likely you owe much to your parents, and they continue to affect our lives as adults. Think about how they led you, guided you and mentored you in ...
Most of my blog articles are focused on the mechanics of how to find a job. I spend a lot of time showing readers how the job search process works and what you can do to master that process. The reason for that is that ...
Job Search 101 typically recommends pursuing every available employer and only backing away if/when you have multiple offers. The reasoning is that there are no bad employers, simply less desirable employers. Is that true? The answer is no. Just as you are not a ...
Some entry level jobs are a natural extension of the college degree major. For example, most Accounting majors start out as Accountants . Most Electrical Engineering majors start out as Electrical Engineers . Yet not all entry level careers fit into this tidy package. Nor do all ...
When college students are trying to turn their degree into a job, they often spend time trying to decide on a career path. It’s usually fairly short-term thinking on how to find a job that will pay the bills, pay back the student ...
I’ve been involved in hiring literally thousands of new employees over the course of my career. Although I’ve made mostly good to great hires, there is one hire, early in my career, which stands out as being my worst hire ever. I was ...
You worked hard in your job search to get your new job. You’ve started and now, after being in your new role, you begin to realize that the job isn’t working out for you. Let’s talk about what you should do next ...
Many college students think that their job search is over once they have accepted the offer. The job search may be over but the reality is that your work is just starting. Literally. What you do now will directly affect your career trajectory well into ...
You’ve got an internship this summer. Good for you! You have taken a great first step on the path toward developing yourself into a top entry level candidate. Getting an internship is a good start. But it’s not enough just to have an ...
Looking for reasons to go back to school? Upgrading your education with an advanced degree can mean honing your skills, learning new specializations and entering the job market as a stronger, more versatile employee. Even if you've been away from school for a period ...
In writing this article, I realize that “best” is a subjective term, yet it’s an important one. Over my career I’ve seen many new college grads slog away at jobs they hate, just to earn the paycheck. So the best entry level jobs ...
Salary should not be the sole determining factor in career selection but let’s face it: there are bills to pay and college loans will soon become due. So it does help to know what type of entry level jobs actually pay the most after ...
The movie The Internship portrays Google as the ultimate employer to intern with as a college student. Is that accurate? The answer is yes, depending on your role. If you are a Software Development Engineer (SDE), then Google is the #1 choice for both internships ...
Although many employers are hiring, there are still many long-term and chronic unemployed. You may want to ask the question of how they got into that predicament. Although there can be a variety of factors, one of the major ones is being in a ...