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College Grads: Step-By-Step Guide For Entering The Workplace
December 14, 2012 by William Frierson
Think you are ready for the real world, college graduates? Here are some tips to help you make a smooth transition from college to the workplace.The following is a guest post by Aileen Pablo. It’s a big step to go from winning your frat’s beer pong championship to dealing with rush hour traffic on your daily commute. College is supposed to prepare you for the real world, but it’s also your last hurrah before adulthood, so sometimes that jump into your first adult job
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College Grads: Step-By-Step Guide For Entering The Workplace
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Challenges Young People Face After Graduation
May 31, 2012 by William FriersonJust when you think all of your hard work is over after graduating from college, it is only the beginning. As a college graduate, you now face new challenges including getting a job. Check out the following infographic for more information. Continue Reading
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Valpak – Cox Target Media
November 17, 2008 by amy mValpak is a direct marketing and advertising firm based in Largo, Florida, with central locations in over 200 markets across the US. Students across the country are linking into focus with highly advertised positions in Advertising Account Executives and more with this company. Entry level jobs in the advertising industry offer recent grads an opportunity to engage customers and develop skills to enhance their careers.
Never heard of this firm? Well, Valpak is a blue envelope direct marketing company that connects advertisers to their audience. When people think of value, they think of Valpak. Thus, you are entering into a company that is founded on trust, integrity, and value. With Valpak, entry level positions means face-to-face, online, and in-the mail sales to clients. Valpak does not offer internships for recent college students, but students can apply for entry level positions available.
Valpak’s entry level jobs go beyond the sales origin of Advertising Account Executives and links into the interworking of its offices including positions in:- Administration
- Marketing/Communications
- Information Technology
- Retail Business Solution/PMO
- Production Operations
- Graphics
- Accounting/Finance
- Human Resources/Training
Recent college graduates are in for a treat; Valpak employees receive 401(K) with company match, medical and dental insurance, mail order prescriptions, life insurance, paid sick/personal time, and paid holidays. These incentives are running short due to today’s economy thus it is another reason to consider Valpak as the starting point of your career. Aside from the amazing benefits offered, recent college grads have an opportunity for Career Development and Tuition Assistance if they are interested in pursuing higher degrees.
Recent college grads and students interested in pursing a sales career with Valpak can apply here. The opportunities are there and over 200 markets available in the US.
Valpak pursues business-savvy potentials that are willing to search for opportunities in their chosen markets. As a Valpak professional, your performance enhances financial awards and incentives.Valpak expects its employees to ‘go for the gold’ by applying their skills, knowledge, and experience into their position. You will never have a boring day or a ‘routine’ because your career is ever changing with the advertising industry. You can expect challenges, rewards, and advancement with Valpak. Recent grads are considered a valuable asset at Valpak because grads can add a fresh perspective to their company. With driven ambitions, your career choice is promising.
If you like independence, flexibility, and challenges, Valpak has the perfect career opportunities waiting for you. Recent grads and students can tap into the unlimited benefits offered through Valpak’s competitive base salaries plus commission through their advertising careers. New recruits are given paid training and mentorship throughout their careers.
Interested in working with an innovative and continuing company? Valpak’s innovation has lasted for over 40 years and counting. If this does not impress you, imagine working with a team of successful individuals always searching for the next challenge. -
What Belongs In Gen Y Benefit Packages?
May 15, 2008 by amy mEmployers interested in top talent are introducing competitive benefit packages. As a new wave of talent enters the market, more employers are switching methods of recruitment by including telecommute, educational, and professional development opportunities. The biggest concerns of recent grads lie within the health sectors – health care’s expenses have risen beyond payable conditions in today’s society. Now, students want more health benefits to accompany their professional accommodations. As an employer, what steps are you taking to attract talent with your benefit packages?
Yesterday’s Benefit Packages
The 401K, stock options, and health benefits were strong attractions ten years ago. Today, students want more benefits to keep them at an organization. With the needs of higher education for promotions, Gen Y expects employers to pay for their educational development while employed at their organizations. These new additions resulted in partnerships with educational institutions and professional organizations. Now, the common Gen Y has an option to acquire vital skills necessary for long-term employment at their organizations.
Making It Work For Gen Y
Employers with the most to offer will land the perfect candidate to fill their positions. If employers position themselves as leaders in job satisfaction, they will acquire the most talented candidates in the market. Employer’s retention rates of Gen Y continue to fluctuate, but the smarter employers stay abreast of new recruiting trends in their industries. Make it work for Gen Y; as a recruiter, prove that your organization deserves the attention of top talent. Take the initiative to recruit students willing to work with the entry level salary, benefits, and advancement opportunities offered by your company.
Recruiters attracting Gen Y proves it is not easy to keep their attention with benefit packages. The needs of new grads will continue to change until the economy stabilizes. With the right combination of recruiting efforts and benefit packages, top employers will retain top talent. -
Life Adjustments for Recent Grads: Living on an Entry Level Salary during Recession
by amy mIn the light of the recession, recent grads with entry level salaries are experiencing hard hits. Their salaries barely pay the bills, gas prices continue to rise, and employers are struggling to keep them with other employment perks. In reality, the grad can make life adjustments to suit the recession by making the choice to change.
Cut Excessive Spending
If you party every week, the money adds up at the end of the month. Smart grads budget their income by identifying needs and wants. Do you want to spend your last dollar out with your friends? Is it worth it if your phone bill is due Tuesday morning? This recession is nothing to fear, but you have to know your way around the system. Your entry level salary should be used to keep your life in order so think of the consequences from excessive spending on the weekends.
Get A Part-Time Job
Need an additional stream of income? Get a part-time job for the weekends or after hours of your workday. Recent grads with one full-time job and part-time job have extra responsibilities, but earn additional money to pay their bills on time. Do not overwork yourself at your part-time job because you need energy for your full-time position. If you do not want to apply for a part-time position, find a way to sell your services to others.
Identifying the best place to work is one step to adjusting to the costly effects of a recession. Grads can survive on an entry level salary by getting a part-time job and cutting excessive spending. Taking care of these two steps can save you a huge headache when your bills are due Tuesday. Remember, the recession exists but you do not have to change everything about your life to live comfortably. -
What is Success?
May 13, 2008 by amy mEveryone speaks about the definition of success. According to Encarta, “success” is defined as (1) achievement of intention, (2) attainment of fame, wealth, or power, and (3) something that turns out well. The idea of success runs through the minds of Gen Y as they follow their dreams to become successful in their careers. Recent college grads and students interested in internships and entry level positions must create a personal definition of success before accomplishing their goals. You can achieve personal success by focusing on your goals and giving back to your community.
Focus on Your Goals
You must have realistic goals in order to move forward in your career. Focusing on your goals could relieve the stress of wandering idle throughout college. Unfortunately, some freshmen believe college will last forever and it will not. As a recent college grad, it is your responsibility to create goal you want to accomplish. The goal has to be yours, personally. Does success mean family, financial security, or friends? Colleagues you can trust? What is success to you? Focus on your goals in order to find the best route for you to take in your college studies and career.
Give Back to Your Community
You are not alone. You can not achieve success alone (in most cases). It is fine to focus on yourself in the beginning, but remember who is involved. If you have a major achievement, others will be a part of it. Take time to thank the important people who help you achieve your goals by supporting you. The emotional support given from your community and family is the steam pushing you towards your dreams. Everyone needs to know and practice the act of public service. Without the public, a lot of important individuals would not have made it.
