By Patrick O’Connor Whether you’re a college student or a job seeker, there’s lots of financial news that can pertain to you. Whether it’s helping you pick the right student loan or the right career, these quick financial tips for all kinds of college and career seekers can make a huge difference. Fast Financial Tips College Cost Comparison A brand new financial tool has come out to help college-bound students…
By Mark Babbit This past weekend during a panel formed to discuss business and career matters with college students, I was asked this question by a collegiate clearly frustrated, even scared, by the possibility of graduating in May with no job prospects in sight: “How can I win when I know my resume is one of 500 the company will get for this one job?” My reply (knowing the short…
By Patrick O’Connor It seems the “Help Wanted” signs are popping up faster than spring flowers in many parts of the country. That’s great news, and since there are predictions of $5 gas this summer, now is the best time to get out there and get looking again. In case it’s been a while since you filled out an application or interviewed for a job, here are some of the current…
By Nancy Mann Jackson If you’re looking for a full-time job, you may not even consider taking a temporary position. But maybe you should, because more and more companies are looking for temporary workers. According to a recent survey by CareerBuilder and Harris Interactive, 35 percent of American companies are operating with smaller staffs than they were before the recession. To keep up with market demand, many of those companies…
By Noël Rozny Web Editor & Content Manager Last week I was chatting with @CareerCoachTina (also known as Tina Mello) on Twitter about some of the obstacles facing today’s college graduates and job seekers. While there’s plenty of discussion about the traditional tools of the job search, like resumes, cover letters, and interviews, not necessarily everyone know how to handle those essential in-between communications: email and voicemail. It may seem…
