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Getting Your First Job at a Legal Firm
March 27, 2013 by William FriersonThe following post shares tips on landing your first legal job.
“Employment of lawyers is expected to grow 10% from 2010 to 2020, about as fast as the average of all occupations.” As anyone who has tried it knows, becoming a lawyer is a long arduous process. After excelling in high school, getting into a quality undergraduate program, working to get to the
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Who can Benefit from Project Management Courses?
March 11, 2013 by William Frierson
Sarah Harman, Digital Marketing Executive at White Hat Media
Many types of different individuals may benefit from a project management courses. Mostly these are divided into two types: People looking for a new career and those looking to advance in their already existing career. So, why might you need a course in Project Management? You may wish to take a project management course for a number of reasons. These are outlined below. Continue Reading
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Securing a graduate role in Financial Services
February 26, 2013 by William Frierson
Bank lender shaking hands with customer. Photo courtesy of Shutterstock.
Financial services’ as a career choice can be difficult to define. One organisation’s financial services position constitutes another’s banking and investment role, meaning the variety of graduate jobs available defies easy clarification. The higher levels of remuneration at most financial organisations means that jobs are more sought after by graduates, but in the current climate of redundancies at many of the leading investment banks, securing a graduate role is becoming increasingly difficult. In this blog post, we discuss 3 key pointers for graduates looking to secure a role within financial services. Continue Reading
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6 Ways to Use Facebook Advertising for Recruiting
January 07, 2013 by William Frierson
Employers who use social media for advertising may be interested in the following post, which shares ways to recruit with Facebook.Facebook, like recruiting, seems to be ever evolving. While many are up in arms over the changing page and fan terms, a new “custom audience” feature can be used for social recruiting in entirely new ways.
Essentially, custom audience campaigns are highly targeted campaigns that go out to laser focused candidates and prospects. Since marketers and recruiters follow very similar guidelines when reaching out to their audiences, here are 6 ways you can use the new feature in your social recruiting strategies:
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How to Make Your Dream Career a Reality
December 27, 2012 by William FriersonIt is probably true that every person would love to begin his or her career in their dream job. The reality is you may not, but that does not mean you won’t get it eventually. The following post offers tips to make your dream career come true.Sitting in class each semester, it’s easy to imagine what your dream job looks like. You’re in the midst of learning all sorts of great things about your career options and gaining the knowledge and specialized skills you’ll need to succeed. Unfortunately, enthusiasm can sometimes lead to an inflated view of what to expect after graduation.
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5 Ways To Waste Your LinkedIn Account
December 10, 2012 by William FriersonIf you are using LinkedIn for your job search or recruiting, there are certain mistakes to avoid. The following post identifies ways which make your account ineffective.The job is yours through LinkedIn – if you know to snag it
By now, most people know that LinkedIn is the world’s most popular professional networking site. Yes, I have drunk the Kool-Aid and am a big fan.
However, while LinkedIn has many useful capabilities, many people do not use it properly. This ranges from not having an account/profile at all or overusing it. If LinkedIn is not appropriately utilized it will be ineffective or even counterproductive. Also, given the fact that recruiters will often check out your LinkedIn profile, it is critical to have a positive LinkedIn presence.
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What is the Difference Between an Interior Designer and an Interior Decorator?
August 17, 2012 by William Frierson
While the terms “interior designer” and “interior decorator” are often used interchangeably, and to the uninitiated, they may seem to mean the same thing, there are subtle differences; these differences can contribute to the effectiveness of each in a particular setting. In the same way that it is important to know the difference between a psychiatrist (a mental health professionals who prescribes medication) and a psychologist (a mental health professional who provides talk therapy), it is important to select the right type of professional for each task required for your space.The difference starts from the choices aspiring interior designers and interior decorators make while in their respective schooling and continues throughout their careers. Understanding which type of professional to hire can be an essential key to creating a functional, attractive and welcoming personal or professional space. Continue Reading
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7 Things Not to Do After Graduation
August 16, 2012 by William FriersonIf there’s one thing you can count on after college graduation it is that there will be a long line of people waiting to give you career advice. However, their advice usually revolves around what you should do after you graduate, but there’s plenty of advice on what not to do after school.
Some of us are better prepared for real life after college. Students who earn a professional degree (i.e. engineering, education, nursing, accounting, etc) or who get their first job through a college internship usually have an easier road to travel after they walk across the stage with their diploma. The rest of us, though, often need a little more time to get our careers off the ground.
This extra time can be both a blessing and a curse for recent grads. It is a blessing, because it’s an opportunity to find your best career route. It is a curse, because anxiety and fear about the future can lead to the following post-graduation no-no’s. Continue Reading
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Internships are Important for IT Graduates, Says 8 in 10 CIOs
August 15, 2012 by William FriersonGetting an internship is a good idea for all college students, but especially IT majors who will pursue these jobs once they graduate.
Technology students heading back to college this fall may want to add something to their busy class schedules: an internship. In a recent Robert Half Technology survey, 79 percent of chief information officers (CIOs) said internships are an important consideration when hiring new graduates for information technology (IT) positions. Only 13 percent viewed these programs as unimportant. Continue Reading
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Is Your Executive Job Search in Limbo?
August 14, 2012 by William Frierson
Jessica Holbrook Hernandez of Great Resumes Fast
Executive job seekers have learned over the past few years that a search at any professional level can be challenging in a tough job market. If enough time passes, it could seem like the search is in complete limbo.
Of course, no job search is perfect. No matter how amazing your qualifications appear, it can be tough to secure a job against other highly qualified candidates. But by refining your resume writing and networking skills, you may be able to improve a search that seems to be stalling. Continue Reading
