Dads and Grads. Father’s Day is just around the corner and most colleges have graduation ceremonies in May or June. So “Dads and Grads” ends up being a catch phrase in the media for the parties and the presents for these events. But if ...
There are now more than 100,000 different job sites. Which are the best and how can you effectively use them? Follow these six steps: 1. Search for the right job site. The best job sites are those that are specific for your needs. These ...
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 ...
You’ve finished your resume. Great first step. But it’s only the first step. Now you need to put it into action. Many college students make the mistake of finishing their resume, then exclusively using the “post-and-pray” method for sending out their ...
The NFL Draft takes place every Spring, injecting hope and excitement into the lives of teams, players, and fans alike. College players have been demonstrating their abilities at the NFL combine and at pro days over the past several weeks to show that they have ...
In my career as a hiring manager through VP, I have reviewed approximately 100,000 resumes, conducted more than 10,000 interviews and hired more than 2,000 people at all levels. I have found that there is a consistent missing key for college students ...
With college graduation nearing, I am often asked by concerned parents, family members and friends, “What can I do to help?” Here are three things you can do to help the new college grad in your life find a job after graduation. 1. Be a ...
Every year, without fail, students walk into their campus career center and ask for a copy of “The List” of employers they should contact. Somehow they think there must be some sort of magical “list” of employers who are waiting for them to graduate. The ...
Many colleges and universities have an internal job board where employers post entry level jobs and internships. While it might be tempting to rely exclusively on these internally posted jobs, by doing so you would be missing out on the majority of entry level jobs ...
When writing your entry level resume or internship resume, there is one line that is optional on your resume: your GPA. I often get asked whether to include it or not. The answer is simple: include it if your GPA will help you or will ...
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 ...
Junior year of college is seen as the critical time for getting the much sought internship. While some of your peers may already have scored an internship, if you’ve waited until Junior year, time is up. You need to score an internship now. Why ...
I often hear job seekers say that they simply don't have time to conduct a job search. They're too busy. They have classes. They have a part-time job. They have a social life. And all the other things happening at college that ...
As you take time off to enjoy your winter holiday break, you might be tempted to just sit back and relax, doing little or nothing. Yet right now you have a luxury available to you that is typically scarce while classes are in session: time ...
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 ...
Now is the Time to Start Your Employment Search If you are eyeing your last few semesters or quarters of college with trepidation because your time in school is winding down and the time to begin your career in the workforce is quickly approaching, you ...
Many job seekers repeat the same common mistakes, often not even realizing that they are making a mistake. I've seen a lot of mistakes, but these eight are the most common: 1. Post and pray. This is a term we use on the employer ...