Recent Grads: 5 ways to build confidence in your job search

A job search can take some time, which means you must be patience during the process.   As a recent college graduate, you must stay positive no matter what happens along the way.  The following post offers some ways to boost your confidence while looking for a job.

For recent grads, the job search may be a mid to long-term proposition. Your confidence may be challenged. By keeping these five ideas in mind, you can make progress without getting worn down. 1. Focus on what YOU control. You can’t control the unemployment rate, or how many people apply for the job you want

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Recent Grads: 5 ways to build confidence in your job search

Why CollegeRecruiter.com Stands With Craigslist to Oppose SOPA and PIPA

One of my favorite Internet pioneers is Craig Newmark, founder of Craigslist. He’s smart, self-effacing, motivated more by doing good than making money, and cool enough to get energy by working as a customer service representative for Craigslist rather than as its Chief Executive Officer. The guy really walks the walk rather than just talking the talk.

Thanks to my oldest kid and people like Craig, weeks ago I became aware of two bills working their way through the U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate that are very, very dangerous to every Internet user and every Internet site except for the very small number of advocates who have tried without much success to portray themselves as sheep when in fact they’re acting as wolves. Here’s a short video from Craig that explains the situation: Continue Reading