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| Career Happiness: Expect It or Aspire To It by Todd Rhoad Too often we confuse our expectations with our aspirations. You may know it as expecting too much. Career dissatisfaction results from a misalignment of these two factors. To stay on track, you need to only understand the difference and ask a few questions. In this article, I’ll tell you w... | |||
| Three Common Job-Search Problems by Kevin Donlin Recently, I surveyed 159 job seekers by email, asking them this question: "What is the biggest problem in your job search right now?" The responses were intriguing and I had a hard time boiling the problems down to a manageable number to answer here. But I did. So, here are thre... | |||
| Getting Into An Ivy League School by Debra Wheatman You are starting to think about applying to a top-tier university; your grades are excellent, and you have enough extracurricular activities to choke a guidance counselor - making you well rounded. There are things you need to know to help you gain acceptance. The Ivy League schools take t... | |||
| One Way to Help the “Lost Generation” by Lindsey Pollak A recent BusinessWeek cover story called today’s graduates “The Lost Generation,” citing statistics that young people who graduate in recession years continue to earn less over the long-term course of their careers. This weekend, New York Times columnist Bob Herbert addressed the sa | |||
| Are Today's Grads Unprofessional? by Marcia Robinson A new study from York College of Pennsylvania attempts to shed light on the issue of whether or not today's new grads are unprofessional. As this small liberal arts college works through a rebrand the newly established Center for Professional Excellence is hoping to address some of the sur... | |||
| Which Generation is Losing the Career Fight? (It’s Not Who You Think) by Jeanine Tanner O'Donnell I recently attended a dinner party where the attendees ranged in age from 23 to 68. Not surprisingly, the conversation turned to the recession and horrible job market. The more ’seasoned’ workers at the table started to rant about their circumstances. The dialog drifted from the lack of ra... | |||
| Getting Hired When You Don’t Have a College Degree by Barbara Safani When I was in high school I assumed everyone went to college. My brothers were both away at Ivy League schools at the time and just about all of my friends were busy prepping for the SATs and visiting college campuses. But one good friend at the time told me he didn’t think he was going to... | |||
| Everyone Gets Fired by Bob Roth College students and recent graduates sometimes make the mistake of thinking that they will never get fired. Unfortunately, you probably will. Everyone gets fired at one time or another. That’s just the way things work today. However, the question becomes, what will you do when you g... | |||
| How to Get a Job When You Have a Low GPA by Lindsey Pollak Q: Everything is so much more competitive these days. Will I ever get a good job when I graduated with a 2.0 GPA? A: Some elite employers have policies requiring a certain GPA (usually a 3.0 or higher), and there is generally no way around that rule. To get a job with one of the gazilli... | |||
| How to Make Your Resume Stand Out in a Crowd by Lindsey Pollak Q: I’ve been applying for jobs since September and have not been called for a single interview. I’ve taken my resume to Career Services for a review and some tips, but still nothing. How can I make my resume stand out in a crowd? A: You’ve taken the right first step, which is havi | |||
| Feelings Mixed About Recent College Hires by Anita Bruzzese In the last year there has been a noticeable shift in the mood regarding recent college graduates. While many blogs used to tout the world was their oyster, and employers had better accommodate anything they wanted, now the mood is much cooler. There has been concern and criticism about th... | |||
| Gain An Employment Edge by Bob Roth Every college senior needs an edge, as they look for their first job. Typically, there are ten areas where employment candidates must compete. Being strong in one or two areas is good, but being strong in many of these areas is better. The best employers always look for college students... | |||
| Visit Your Career Services Office Today by Bob Roth It may be difficult for college freshmen to get very excited about their senior year job search, so early in their college experiences. However, the Career Services Office at your college can play a critical role in your employment success. That’s why every college student should make an... | |||
| Five Tips for Turning Your Internship Around by Alexandra Levit Are you doing an internship this summer and worried you haven't accomplished anything yet? Here are five tips for making the most of that last month. Good luck! 1. Create and accomplish goals: Set specific and attainable goals with your supervisor at the beginning of the internship... | |||
| Gen Y’s are Boomers in Low-Rise Jeans by Barbara Safani There is a lot of buzz among career and human resources professionals about Gen Y (people born between the early 1980s and early 1990s). Companies are very interested in learning more about what it takes to recruit and retain the Gen Y’s and it will become increasingly important for them t... | |||
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