Internships are Important for IT Graduates, Says 8 in 10 CIOs

Getting 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

5 Tips for Becoming an Entrepreneur After College

Ken Sundheim, CEO of KAS Placement

Many recent college graduates consider the option of owning their own business, yet only a small fraction of those individuals follow through on those thoughts.

The Secret Resume: How to Craft a Marketable Online Presence

People graduating college this year have to deal with a relatively new obstacle as they search for employment. Like every other jobless graduate before them, they have to prove their skills and employability through countless resumes and cover letters, hoping that some employer will notice their talent. But they also have to monitor and cultivate their online presence—the collection of all the pictures, videos, and text that can be linked back to them in some way. Recent college grads in their early to mid-twenties would have grown up using the web, starting profiles and sharing pictures when they were just kids. Continue Reading

College Students and Recent Grads Concerned about Finances and more After Graduation

Those who don’t think that college students and recent graduates are concerned about their futures, think again.

According to a national survey sponsored by eHealthInsurance (NASDAQ: EHTH), this year’s college graduates are not likely to earn anywhere near as much as they think they need in order to be financially secure, and their expectations for getting employer-sponsored health insurance are unrealistic.

The survey, conducted in April 2012 by Kelton Research, found that this year’s college graduates may be in for a harsh reality check when they enter the job market. According to the survey:

• Today’s college students estimate that they will need to earn an average salary of $81,600 per year after graduation in order to feel financially secure; however, former college students who had graduated in the past three years said that their first job out of college paid only $21,900 per year on average
• More than eight-in-ten college students (82%) believe their first job out of college is likely to provide them with health insurance; however, nearly six-in-ten recent grads (59%) say that their first job out of college did not provide them with health insurance Continue Reading

7 Resume Tips for New Grads – Prove You’re A Great Hire!

Jessica Holbrook Hernandez of Great Resumes Fast

Millions of college students throughout the country recently threw their caps up into the air and are now ready to make a fresh start in the workforce. If you’re a recent college grad, you’re probably excited about your prospects—and you should be!

While it’s no secret that you are entering a tough industry—with fresh ideas and a spirited attitude—you are undoubtedly a great candidate. You just have to prove it by writing a quality resume. Here are tips to get started: Continue Reading

7 Hot Jobs for New College Grads

What To Do If Fired From Your 1st Job

Ken Sundheim, CEO of KAS Placement

Most of the time, when younger job applicants are fired from their first job, they feel that the firing was solely based on their inadequacy as business professionals. However, this is simply not the case in most circumstances.  This negative thinking can send many younger professionals into a job search funk that is simply not necessary and can last for much longer than the situation warrants.

Instead, the majority of recent college graduates who were just fired from their job have to consider the following 3 pieces of advice: Continue Reading

College Graduate Jobs

Sonali Subhash, Education Linked

Are you getting ready to graduate from college or considering a career change? Do you need a little help in getting started?

If you’re a college senior or a recent graduate who is still seeking employment, don’t panic! Surveys report that hiring is up from last year, with many employers plan on hiring more employees than in the past. Continue Reading

Salaries Up 4.5% for 2012 College Grads

The overall median salary for Class of 2012 college graduates is up 4.5 percent over the median posted by the Class of 2011, according to a new survey published by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE).

NACE’s April 2012 Salary Survey report—the first report on salaries for the Class of 2012—shows the overall median starting salary for a bachelor’s degree graduate has risen to $42,569 for the Class of 2012 from the final median salary of $40,735 for the Class of 2011. Continue Reading

I Just Graduated…Now What??

Jeffrey Metzger, Your Resume Consultant

The graduation parties are over, you’ve moved out of your dorm, and reality is beginning to set in. The Real World. Not the MTV reality TV show, but the actual real world. It’s natural to feel a little anxiety (or a lot!), but as with anything worth doing, a solid plan is required. Though the high unemployment rate makes headlines, there are jobs to be had. There are opportunities out there and they’ll go to those who position themselves properly in this ultra-competitive job market.

Here are some things to consider as you begin your job search: Continue Reading