Resume Tips For Technical Grads 08/04/2009
by Alesia Benedict The hurdles facing today's new technology graduates are the same as with other industries. One of the largest hurdles for new grads in preparing a first IT resume is the "no-experience" fence. A hi-tech grad may not have any formal experience working with technology in a real-world situation. While this hurdle is best handled long before you graduate by seeking part-time or full-time employment in technology or an internship, the fact remains that you may be coming out of college with literally no hands-on experience in your major. Read more: http://bit.ly/DQLcF They enrolled in the Indian Institute of Management-Calcutta dreaming of making a fortune climbing the corporate ladder. By the time they passed out, these go-getters started thinking even bigger. Refusing to be confined to the nine-to-five mould of just a job, they dreamt of converting their passions like quizzing into lucrative business models, which they are promoting beyond their daily eight-hour grind as salaried corporate executives. Read more: http://bit.ly/3jCHP6 Optimistic college grads refuse jobs 08/04/2009
Steve Friess, New York Times It has been two months since Diana Parsons graduated from the University of Wisconsin with a liberal arts degree that cost about $100,000, and she has still not found a full-time job. She has returned to Milwaukee, where she is living with her parents and occasionally waiting tables at a restaurant owned by a friend of her mother. Another hard-luck case in a miserable economy? Not exactly. Read more: http://bit.ly/bVNRM Law school grads face tough job market 08/04/2009
Mounting student costs, shrinking job prospects and receding salaries in many legal professions are barely causing a dent in the steady stream of students deciding to enroll in law school this year.Nationally, law school applications are up 4.3 percent over last year, according to the American Bar Association. At Mississippi College’s School of Law, applications have gone up 14 percent. Read more: http://bit.ly/11B3ku Top 10 Most (& Least) Prestigious Jobs in America: How Much They Earn and How to Land Them 08/04/2009
BillShrink Guy Though most people probably don’t grow up wanting to be a farmer, a minister, or a caterpillar - farmers and ministers are considered by many to have some of the most prestigious occupations in America. On the other hand, while occupations such as being an actor or an entertainer may seem glamorous, these are not occupations that are held in as high regard by the American public. Below, you will find a list of the ten most (and least) prestigious jobs in America, how much they earn, and how you can land them. Read more: http://bit.ly/E4dsW 10,000 jobs for graduates - or more? 08/04/2009
Although the news for graduates has been all doom and gloom recently, with the financial sector for graduate jobs being hit especially hard, The Times has commissioned some research with has revealed some positive news. Read more: http://bit.ly/Q4hCL Reinvent yourself with a trade job 08/04/2009
BY LISA BOLIVAR lbolivar@bellsouth.net While Florida ranks 13th in the nation among states with the highest unemployment rates, there still are jobs in demand for skilled technicians and trades people. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Florida has a 10.6 unemployment rate. Employ Florida Marketplace, however, shows that job projections to 2016 look solid in South Florida for certain trade jobs, such as automotive technicians, beauty care professionals and nurses, among others. Read more: http://bit.ly/CDOL4 If you’re a new college graduate, chances are you’re in need of some money advice. Whether you’re looking for a job, need to pay off student loans, or just want to get on the right track while you’re still young, you can find lots of great advice and resources in blogs. Check out this list to find 100 personal finance blogs that are great for recent graduates. Read more: http://bit.ly/I0Gty For online business grads, there are lots of social networking sites available. Finding the best social networking sites among them requires quite a bit of research. Online business grads can use social networks and opt for group memberships to interact with colleagues on a regular basis. Social networking can come in handy in making new business contacts. Read more: http://bit.ly/nWU5Z Grads to help others do the same 08/04/2009
A handful of college graduates have descended on Port Huron to help others achieve that status. Enrolling residents into college is one of the goals directors of a computer lab at Delhut Village in Port Huron hope to accomplish.. Read more: http://bit.ly/3hr71 | TOPICSAll Job Search
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