4 Job Hunting Tips for Recent College Grads

· You may have more experience than you realize – While recent college grads are likely to highlight internships and part-time jobs on their resumes, they may not know that many employers will consider volunteer work (53 percent), class work (33 percent), managing activities for sororities or fraternities (26 percent) and sports (20 percent) as relevant experience. One-in-ten employers (12 percent) would also consider social media (personal or school-related blogs, social networking pages) to qualify as relevant experience.

· Expand your network of contacts online and offline – The number one way employers recruit recent college grads is through employee referrals (49 percent) followed by postings on online job sites (42 percent). Continue Reading

Experience: You Can Find It if You Look in the Right Places

If you are like many people trying to start their careers, your biggest challenge might be limited work experience. Many positions require applicants to have years of related experience in the field. But how can you possibly gain the necessary expertise when you are not even qualified to enter the industry and start working? Still, there are several options that can help you overcome this obstacle, and you can gain the skills and respect you need for an effective job search. Continue Reading

Include Volunteer Work on Your Resume

Volunteering your time to help someone or support a good cause is something most people are proud of. However, it seems that some job seekers are reluctant when it comes to including this work on their resumes. If you are looking for a job, it is important not to sell yourself short in your job search by not referencing volunteer work. Continue Reading