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Have Internships Become the New Interview?
January 18, 2013 by William FriersonCollege students and recent graduates searching for jobs should strongly consider getting internships. The following infographic details their value for these job seekers and the employers who want to hire them. Continue Reading
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Should You Be Looking for Jobs or Interviews?
December 21, 2012 by William Frierson
While a college graduate’s ultimate goal is to land a new job, getting the chance to interview for one is an important step in that direction. The following post shares some tips that can produce more of these opportunities.You’re counting down the months to graduation. But instead of doing a happy dance, you’re doing the limbo. You know those awkward months where it’s too early to apply for full-time jobs while biding time for your coveted diploma. It’s a challenging position.
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Do you know who your audience is?
November 21, 2012 by William FriersonBefore writing your resume, you should know who it is being addressed to. This will help you determine what information to include. The following post offers examples on how to approach certain resumes.Specifically, do you know who you want to impress with your resume? If you don’t, you’re in big trouble.
No longer do resumes come in a one-size-fits-all format. There are resumes for:
1. Students (including those seeking entrance into MBA programs)
5. Career transition
Do you know the differences between the various kinds of resumes?
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Forget the Early Worm. Grads With Best Communication Skills Get the Jobs.
November 08, 2012 by Steven RothbergWhat sets two equally qualified job candidates apart can be as simple as who has the better communication skills.
An annual survey of the job market for new college graduates shows that, year after year, certain skills, attributes, and qualities show up on employers’ “most wanted” list. Continue Reading
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60% of Paid Interns Received At Least One Job Offer
November 02, 2012 by Steven Rothberg
Much has been written over the years about the difficulty recent college graduates have in finding career-related employment and, in many cases, any employment at all.A recently released survey by the National Association of Colleges and Employers demonstrates the wide disparity between college grads who didn’t start applying for jobs until they graduates versus those who applied for jobs prior to graduation versus those who completed at least one internship or co-op position prior to graduation versus those who completed a paid internship or co-op position. Continue Reading
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Number of Apply Clicks and Cost Per Click for Job Posting Ads
October 26, 2012 by Steven Rothberg
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A commonly used cliche has the buyer of advertising stating that he knows that half of his advertising is working but he just wishes that he knew which half. That cliche pre-dates the Internet as today’s marketers should and sometimes do know which of their ads is working. But even then, how do you define “working?”
One of the interesting developments since CollegeRecruiter.com went live way back in 1996 is the increased attention employers are paying to metrics so they can better understand where their money is being well spent. For 16 years we’ve heard employers say that they use niche job boards such as ours because they care more about quality than quantity yet when it came time to decide whether to renew a job posting package our sales team would invariably hear yes or no based upon how many applications the employer received from our candidates. Those employers were saying they were basing their decisions on quality but actually were basing them on quantity. Continue Reading
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2012 Best Internship on Earth Outdoor Youth Ambassador: Episode 6
October 10, 2012 by William FriersonThe following video is from Joaquin Sosa, the 2012 Best Internship on Earth Outdoor Youth Ambassador, reviewing his experiences with nature and learning about his heritage.
Joaquin recently completed his third year at Eastern Mennonite University in Harrisonburg, Virginia, where he’s studying digital media and photography. A self-described wilderness enthusiast, Joaquin is eager to explore all the wild places our country has to offer and share his journey through video blogging. Continue Reading
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6 Things to Look for in an Internship
September 21, 2012 by William FriersonWhat is an internship? An internship is generally an unpaid position within a company, with a definite start and end date, that serves to provide vocational education for the intern. Internships are a great way to gain some real-world experience before you graduate, and may even allow you to transition into a paid, full-time job. Your school’s career education department can help you find an internship. But even with that guidance, how will you know if an internship is right for you? Here are six things you should look for in an internship. Continue Reading
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2012 Best Internship on Earth Outdoor Youth Ambassador: Episode 5
September 13, 2012 by William FriersonThe following video is from Joaquin Sosa, the 2012 Best Internship on Earth Outdoor Youth Ambassador, explaining the conservation efforts made during his internship.
Joaquin recently completed his third year at Eastern Mennonite University in Harrisonburg, Virginia, where he’s studying digital media and photography. A self-described wilderness enthusiast, Joaquin is eager to explore all the wild places our country has to offer and share his journey through video blogging. Continue Reading
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2012 Best Internship on Earth Outdoor Youth Ambassador: Episode 4
September 12, 2012 by William FriersonThe following video is from Joaquin Sosa, the 2012 Best Internship on Earth Outdoor Youth Ambassador, sharing some memorable experiences from his internship and a new appreciation for wildlife.
Joaquin recently completed his third year at Eastern Mennonite University in Harrisonburg, Virginia, where he’s studying digital media and photography. A self-described wilderness enthusiast, Joaquin is eager to explore all the wild places our country has to offer and share his journey through video blogging. Continue Reading
