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Why Trade Associations Make Sense
June 04, 2008 by pink_rain09@msn.comFor those seeking to find entry level jobs in a particular trade, the going may be a bit difficult. More and more, entry level positions are being filled before their availability ever becomes public knowledge. The reason for this is the use of word of mouth advertising by companies offering entry level job opportunities. The way this works is the CEO of corporation A says to his management staff that they have an opening in department A and they in turn spread this message to their staff. Very often, a member of this staff has a friend, relative or even a casual acquaintance who has the necessary skills for this entry level job and they relay this information to that individual. By doing the hiring portion of business in this manner, companies save money on advertising for new employees, improve the morale of their current crew (after all, who doesn’t want to work with their friends?), and can hire new employees at a lower cost.
The trade association comes into play because powerful networking connections can be made at this level. By joining such an association, you are rubbing shoulders with individuals who work for some of the largest firms in their various trades, those same firms who are offering entry level jobs. When you join a trade association, take the time to communicate with the other members of your group and let them know you are looking for an entry level job in your field and you may quickly find that the spirit of brotherhood among these groups is overwhelming as entry level job opportunities start flooding in.
In addition to the entry level job hunting aspects of trade associations, there are other substantial benefits to membership. Often these associations provide special services for their membership at a discount, such as group life and health insurance rates or the opportunity to participate in educational events. Often trade memberships offer a magazine subscription filled with trade related news and information to keep you current with new information regarding your trade. All of these things join together to make finding entry level jobs much easier for the trade association member. -
Why Recruiters Want To Hire You
by pink_rain09@msn.comCollege students are beginning to experience the call of the recruiter more and more often these days. Entry level jobs are being offered and negotiations being made every day for the entry level employment of current college students. With this being the case, you may be wondering just why recruiters are putting such an emphasis on hiring you as a future graduate.
To put it simply, recruiters make the best return on their company’s investment by hiring early. On average, it cost the recruiters corporation anywhere from three thousand to six thousand dollars to hire a new employee to fill an entry level job. Typically, it takes thirty days before this individual will decide to take the position. By starting the recruitment process earlier, the recruiter gets first access to the very best students in their field while their relative value in the workplace is still quite low due to lack of experience. Thus, a recruiter can be fairly confident that those who choose to accept the offer of an entry level job upon graduation will have up-to-date skill sets and the ability to perform their job functions at a much lower salary than seasoned professionals in their field. In other words, work experience is a valuable commodity and companies expect to pay a premium for it. Those with less experience but equivalent education can be hired for a lower price so early recruitment efforts are on the rise. When you consider, the average employee increases a companies annual revenue by $150,000 and, in some of the major corporate players, this figure can go as high as $300,000, it is a matter of simple mathematics to understand the potential for increased profits that is the bread and butter of the college recruiter. -
Using The Past To Predict Your Future
by pink_rain09@msn.comWhile no one can guarantee what the future will bring, looking at past performance is often a very good way to predict what will happen with surprising accuracy. As humans, we have learned this lesson and applied it to many of our sciences and endeavors. To illustrate, if you want to invest a large sum of money in the stock market, most people will research a good number of stocks and select from these the ones that have shown a consistent pattern of earnings or that fit into the profile of a similar investment that was successful. By doing so, the majority of the individuals investments will return a profit rather than losing money.
You, the college student, are making a far more important investment. This investment will determine the course of your life and the degree of success you can attain. The time, money and energy that you are putting into your education can reap rich rewards or return catastrophic failure, depending upon how you handle the investment. By referring to historical data on labor statistics, you can determine what areas have consistently provided high paid entry level jobs and in what fields the entry level job market has suffered during business cycle fluctuations. By using this information, you can formulate an accurate idea of what the future corporate world will have to offer you upon graduation and adjust your curriculum accordingly. By taking the time to research the past, you can find high paid entry level jobs in your future. -
Understanding What Unemployment Rates Mean To Your Job Search
by pink_rain09@msn.comAs you set out to find an entry level job in your chosen field, you will likely hear people mention several terms that may be unfamiliar to you. Many of these things have an effect upon the area of the job market you are seeking to enter so understanding some of the more important ones can be very helpful to your entry level job search. One of the most important phrases you are likely to hear discussed is the unemployment rate. Though you may already understand what the unemployment rate is, knowing its effect on the entry level job market can make the process of finding entry level positions much easier.
The unemployment rate is an average arrived at by figuring out how many people are unemployed as compared to the total number of people in an area. To give an example, a report by the U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics showed that the state of Michigan had the highest unemployment rate in March of 2008. The states unemployment rate at that time was 7.2% meaning that just over seven out of every one hundred people residing in the state during March of 2008 were unemployed.
Understanding what the unemployment rate means isn’t enough though. What this will do to the entry level job market is even more important. What can we deduce from unemployment rates from the perspective of an entry level job seeker? To continue with the example already cited, a 7.2% unemployment rate, would equate to stiff competition for available entry level employment opportunities. This competition would also lead to lowered salaries and less appealing incentive plans because the companies offering entry level jobs would have more applicants to choose from. To the inverse, a very low unemployment rate, such as the 2.5% rate of South Dakota in March of 2008, would indicate a growing economy with more entry level jobs than applicants. This lack of competition for jobs leads to higher wages and incentive plans designed to attract new recruits.
By understanding the principles which govern the entry level job market, you can use a knowledge of your areas economic situation to find the best opportunities for entry level jobs. -
The Statistics Of College Job Markets
by pink_rain09@msn.comRecently published statistics show some interesting facts for the entry level job seeker who is currently attending college. As graduation dates approach the majority of students will not have received offers of employment but seventy-four percent of all students are confident that they will have an entry level job within six months of their graduation… and their confidence is not without good reason.
Employers are seeking new graduates to fill entry level positions and doing so actively. It is reported that seventy-one percent of the employers who took the survey intended to offer entry level jobs to the new crop of college graduates and a full forty-one percent have already done so. This has resulted in an amazing twenty-two percent of graduating college students having a firm entry level job offer waiting for them upon graduation.
With these statistics, it is easy to see that college recruiters are becoming more competitive in their search for new talent and this bodes well for current college students. Why? Because it means that entry level job recruiters will have to work harder to secure the new employees they want from the graduating class. Job offers will have to include perks such as insurance, better salary structures, vacation time and other benefits to attract the attention of entry level job seekers who are being courted by other companies as well. These benefits are not a one sided proposition though. By offering such attractive entry level employment opportunities, recruiters are insuring loyalty to their companies thus increasing the amount of time that new hires will stay with their company and increase revenues.
The votes are in and the numbers show that the entry level job market for college students is booming. If you want to find your place in this market, the resources at collegerecruiter.com can help. -
Improving Your Performance On The Job
by pink_rain09@msn.comOne of the biggest complaints college graduates have about their first entry level job is the low rate of pay. If you are suffering from the same problem, improving your performance on the entry level job can make it much more profitable. Unfortunately, improving ones performance on the job is often easier said than done. Finding your own weaknesses can be a difficult task but for those willing to honestly critique their own performance, the benefits to their on the job performance can be astounding.
The first step to improved performance on the entry level job is being honest with yourself. Put yourself in the shoes of your employer and look for both positive and negative points in your performance. Ask yourself what is causing your problem areas and how you can change them. Look at the areas where you excel and figure out how to use success in these areas to bolster the weaker areas.
Secondly, have goals in place and a plan for reaching them. Both long term and short term goals are critical to the entry level employee seeking to improve their on the job performance. As you attain these goals, set new ones to work towards.
Finally, never stop learning. Your performance on the entry level job is greatly effected by the education you have. To illustrate, let’s pretend your job were to stack a set of blocks in alphabetical order. Stacking the blocks is simple and you can perform this function easily. There is only one hitch: You were never taught the alphabet. Without learning this information, where would you expect your performance level to be? Your skills will only take you so far if they are not backed by a solid education. -
Improving Your Odds
by pink_rain09@msn.comLet’s face it. When it comes to finding success in our career, none of us are going to complain about hedging our bets. We want to succeed in every aspect of our lives but the area of our careers seems to have a special zone of attention for most of us. If you are beginning your journey down the road to success by looking for your first entry level job, how can you improve the odds?
Internships
Surprisingly, most students are not participating in this rare opportunity to gain valuable work experience. Internships off you the chance to work in a particular field and learn from hands on experience the things you can’t learn in a classroom. Employers know this and if your resume shows an internship experience related to the job you are applying for, you have just tilted the odds in your favor.
Networking
I have said it before and I will say it again: Your network is important. Take the time to join a few professional associations or interest groups and see how great of an effect it has on your job hunting opportunities.
Research
You wouldn’t go hunting a dangerous animal if you knew nothing about it. No, you would do some research and learn about your quarry and its habits. You would want to know where the animal lived, what it ate, what its tracks looked like and what you would need to capture it. Hunting for an entry level job needs just as much attention. Do your research to learn about companies you are applying to, the entry level jobs they may have to offer and their corporate values. This extra effort will pay off by putting you in a position of knowledge during your interviewing process and it will insure that the entry level job you are offered will fit your needs. -
Following Up On Prospective Job Offers Via Telephone
by pink_rain09@msn.comTelephones have become a part of our daily lives. Many of us carry one on our belt or in a pocket. Nearly everyone has one or more phones in their home. Yet, even with their widespread usage, the telephone is often overlooked for some of its more valuable uses like following up interests when applying for entry level jobs.
Because our past experiences may have taught us that a plethora of phone messages can be a bit irritating, we try to make a good impression with employers offering entry level jobs by not calling to follow up on any interests they might have in our application. Unfortunately, not calling at all can be worse than calling too much. When you take the time to call, you are showing a self motivated attitude and an interest in the entry level job they have to offer. If you are polite and let the secretary know that you will call back again, the prospective employer won’t be irritated by a list of phone messages but will see just how much you want the entry level position you applied for.
Before you call, know what you want to say. Take the time to consider the phone call carefully and even rehearse the call before you call the prospective employer. This serves two purposes; you will be more relaxed and conversational on the live call and you can effectively reply to anything that you might be asked on the call.
As a final point, breathe once in a while. If you have ever attempted to hold a conversation with a teen-aged girl, you know just how annoying nonstop babble can be when there is no room for you to join in the conversation. It is just as annoying in the real world. By taking the time to pause and catch your breath, you open the door for the other half of the conversation to speak. You never know what valuable information you may learn by this method.
In conclusion, following up on entry level job prospects via telephone can be a very good way to insure your chances for employment in entry level job positions. -
Fitting Into The Company
by pink_rain09@msn.comYou have just spent four years in college and have a nice new degree to exhibit that you have what it takes to succeed in the academic world. Unfortunately, you are flat broke and still haven’t found a job. The refrigerator is empty and, no matter how much salt you put on it, that degree isn’t going to be edible. You need an entry level job and you need it now.
It’s not for lack of trying. You have posted your resume on the various job boards and mailed hundreds of letters to different corporations who had entry level jobs available. You have been on the phone every day calling new prospects and even went to a number of interviews. It just seems that every time you apply for an entry level job, someone else gets it. If this is the case, maybe it is time to make some changes.
In a recent survey, employers were asked what the most important thing was when they were hiring for entry level jobs. Surprisingly, it wasn’t the college degree or work experience. It wasn’t even the individuals grades. Instead, employers were most interested in how an individual would fit into their corporate culture.
If you seem to always be the odd man out when it comes to finding an entry level job, it may be time to spend a little more time researching the feel of the corporation you want to join. Take the time to look over their web sites, advertisements and other media to ascertain their corporate values and find a better way to blend these into your resume. By doing so, you may find yourself fitting in to a new entry level job. -
Entry Level Jobs For Finance Students
by pink_rain09@msn.comThe world of finance is a very big place and often the small fish in the pond has trouble getting a starting point offer. If you desire to be in business for yourself, have dedicated the time to earning a degree in the field of finance and are self-motivated, you can create your own entry level job opportunities.
One such entry level job is that of the personal financial consultant. This is a great opportunity for the college graduate who just needs to get their name into the financial circles. By offering advice on all things related to finance, such as college planning, taxes and investments, you can create your own home based business opportunity, gain valuable work experience and build a reputation based on your skills.
If you find that working for yourself is not your forte, other entry level jobs in the field of finance include banking positions and financial counseling services, among other things. Leads on finding entry level jobs or internship opportunities in these areas can be found at collegerecruiter.com along with a wide variety of tools, educational articles and blog postings to assist you in finding the entry level job that meets your needs and utilizes your education.
The world of finance is indeed a big pond but with the proper skills and the resources found at collegerecruiter.com, you don’t have to be a little fish any longer. CollegeRecruiter.com is here to help level the playing field so you can swim with the big fish and find your successful career in an entry level job in the field of finance.
