While the economy has been slowly improving, the job market is still tougher than it has been in many years. This especially hits recent college graduates hard, so they have to use every resource available in order to find entry level jobs. A great tool for them to use is CollegeRecruiter.com, which at the start of December, had 483 entry level jobs posted by employers in Rhode Island.

One entry level job is for people in the Lincoln, RI area, there is an opening for an entry level IT developer at the Amica Mutual Insurance Company. The firm, which employs over 3,000 individuals, is looking for a candidate who has a bachelor's degree, strong written and verbal communication skills, and is able to work as part of a team. Although Amica will provide training, they would like someone with knowledge of web based technologies, databases, off the shelf solutions, as well as experience working in a mainframe environment. Amica offers its employees medical, dental, and life insurance as well as a pension.

In Providence, RI, 212 Marketing Solutions is looking for entry level sales and marketing managers. The ideal candidates would be self starters, with great communication skills, and the ability to interact well with existing and potential clients. One of the best things about 212 Marketing Solutions is that they promote entirely from within, and that they have a strong training program for new hires.

Also in Providence is a great entry level job for a recent graduate who is looking to get into the human resources field. The Judge Group is a professional staffing agency that's looking for a new in-house technical recruiter.
After providing training, the Judge Group will screen, interview, and hire candidates for contract and permanent technical positions. Candidates must be prepared for reference checks, background checks and drug tests. New hires will receive competitive salaries, including commissions, benefits packages, and may qualify for awards trips to fun and exciting locales.

Finding an entry level job, in this economy is hard, but CollegeRecruiter.com can be one of many resources recent graduates use to plan their careers.

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Posted by Candice Arnold on December 31, 2009 at 7:14 AM | Leave a Comment (0)

College students realize how difficult the economy has made the job market, but not all of them are being proactive, doing everything they can to increase their marketability to future employers. While studying, good grades, and extracurricular activities will help, they will only take a student so far. That is why they should find internships while they're still in school to gain the experience that employers are looking for. CollegeRecruiter.com is one of many great resources students can use to find such internships. At the start of December, employers in the state of Rhode Island had posted 74 internship opportunities.

One such internship is in Providence, for RED, a division of Sony Music. RED performs marketing and sales operations for 47 independent record labels, as well as some Sony artists. Interns will work as part of the company's street marketing program, all the while gaining experience in tour, online, lifestyle, and retail marketing. Qualified candidates will be highly motivated, and have excellent communications and computer skills.

Also in Providence is a great internship at the YMCA for students interested in going into the human resources field. During the program, students will learn about different responsibilities in an HR office, work on building an HR reference library, help in organizing the Spring Employee Recognition Breakfast, and assist in leadership development classes. While it is a non-paying position, students may receive credit and must work a minimum of 15 hours per week.

Not all of the internships are located in Providence. There's an excellent sales internship, located in North Smithfield, at the world's second largest food and beverage company, Kraft Foods. The ideal candidate will be working on a business degree, have completed his/her sophomore year, but still not graduated. He/she must have problem solving and organizational skills and have a valid driver's license, provide his/her own transportation, and be able to work a flexible schedule, including weekends. The successful candidate will work at keeping retailer's shelves and displays stocked and rotated and work with their customers to perform physical labor in a fast paced environment.

For college students who are hoping to land the jobs of their dreams, putting in the effort now to make themselves marketable to potential employers is a must. A great way to do this is with an internship found through working with their campuses' career services offices, searching job boards like CollegeRecruiter.com, and networking.

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Posted by Candice Arnold on December 31, 2009 at 7:11 AM | Leave a Comment (0)

Great things to get out of a job whether you like what you're doing or not...

1) Get involved in activities outside of work. Now that you are no longer in school and don't have endless hours of homework, studying, and group projects to complete, you may find yourself with a lot of free time. Ideas for activities to keep you busy include alumni groups, local networking organizations, professional organizations related to your field, a second "fun" job, volunteer programs, or recreational sports leagues. Being involved in something outside of work gives you something to look forward to in the evenings or on the weekends and is a great way to meet new people and expand your network. Whether you're reconnecting with people at alumni events, earning extra money at a second job, or giving back to your community through a volunteer program, you will have the opportunity to share your time and talents with others outside of the workplace!

2) Keep learning and developing your talents through formal or informal education. If you have the opportunity to go back to school and earn an additional degree while working, take advantage of it! While many companies are cutting back on their tuition reimbursement programs, you may have to find other ways to continue learning. Attend meetings in your industry, participate in free webinars, network with experienced professionals in your field, and find a few blogs to read regularly that interest you. All of these are alternatives to traditional classroom training. Continue reading ...

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Posted by Candice Arnold on December 30, 2009 at 1:46 PM | Leave a Comment (0)

Emory University resides in Atlanta, Georgia, and Atlanta is one of the top five fastest growing cities in the United States. The university is just a few miles from the city's upbeat midtown and downtown hotspots, and cultural opportunities. There are also eclectic restaurants and shops, plus, music and dance clubs in the nearby suburbs. Emory's campus covers 630 acres, with 55% of the area set aside for largely, forested land, and protected green space. In addition, EU has an organic garden, and it hopes to get 75% of the food on campus from sustainable resources within the next ten years. The school is also highly ranked in the U.S. for having many certified green buildings. Of the more than 5,000 undergraduates, about half are minorities.

Admission into Emory University is highly selective. Acceptable SAT scores for students range from 1,300-1,460, ACT scores between 29-33, and average GPAs of about 3.7, according to the Dean of Admissions, Jean Jordan. EU awards 55 million dollars annually in scholarships and financial aid to undergraduates, with 44% of them receiving financial aid. There are more than 75 majors, 50 minors, nine combined bachelor's and master's degrees, and ten pre-professional programs at EU; some of the most popular majors where students want to find entry level jobs are business, political science, neuroscience, psychology, and behavioral biology. Students can also choose from over 2,000 internships around Atlanta or over 8,000 across the country. Freshmen at EU are even given opportunities to partner with faculty members, and assist them with ongoing research, in order to encourage the students own research. About 99% of the faculty members hold PhDs or terminal degrees.

Emory University houses more than 60% of its students on campus and offers a variety of living arrangements. Students can participate in over 250 organizations, teams, and clubs such as the Emory Wheel (the student paper), and even secret societies. The 18 varsity sports teams compete at the NCAA division three level and are consistently ranked among the best in NCAA competition.

So, if you're looking for a medium-sized, environmentally conscious university with rigorous academics, located in one of the fastest growing cities in the U.S., then check out a college video tour of Emory University, http://www.youniversitytv.com/emory_university.html, and learn more today.

Posted by William F on December 30, 2009 at 9:47 AM | Leave a Comment (2)

Optimism, Creativity, Patience

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I rely heavily on blogging and Twitter to build my own brand visibility and market my promise of value to potential clients. I count Google Alerts as an essential strategy in my personal brand toolkit.

Similarly, when job-hunting you're in a sales and marketing campaign for your company, namely YOU, in which you're pitching your value proposition to prospective employers.

Step one in your job search strategy is getting clear about what kind of job you want and where you'll find it.

Step two - research companies and compile a list of 10-20 that will fulfill your needs, along with key decision makers within each one, which you'll work on connecting with.

Now that you have your target list, set up an account at Google Alerts with Alerts for the following:

• Your name
• Your blog and website names
• Names of your target companies and/or those you want to be informed about
• Names of key decision makers in your target companies
• Key word phrases relevant to your niche
• Names of your target companies' relevant products or services
• Names of subject matter experts in your niche
• Names of any people whose radar you want to get under.

When these words or names are mentioned in a blog post or online articles or anywhere online, Google Alerts promptly sends you an email with a link to the web page.

So what's the big deal and what do you do with all these incoming Alerts?

Practically as it happens, you'll get the latest news and information relevant to your chosen Alerts.

Not all the Alerts you receive will yield something of value, but many will, and some will lead you to information and sites you never would have found otherwise.

And Google Alerts will lead you to places where you can position your brand value, and hopefully generate interest in you and evangelism for your brand.

For career marketing and job search, use Alerts:

• To keep an eye on market trends and opportunities.
• To provide targeted industry and company research for due diligence, market intelligence, and to position yourself as an informed, engaged candidate in interviews.
• To help you track where your target key decision makers are hanging out, what they're talking about, and what they're working on.
• To uncover challenges facing your target companies, aiding you in communicating your value proposition to help them overcome those issues.

Use Alerts for better blogging and tweeting:

• If you quickly act on an Alert, you may be the first responder to a new post on a blog with good link weight. People reading blog comments are much more likely to notice, read your standout contribution, and click on the link you provide in your top-landing comments. And your blog comments build on-brand search results when people Google "your name".
• Alerts generate ideas for blog posts and tweets.
• Get plenty of fuel for tweets and re-tweets which help build brand evangelism.
• If you receive an Alert on a blog post you've written within an hour or two of publishing it, you'll know Google considers it highly relevant and will be sending other searchers to the post when they Google matching keywords.
• Be notified of relevant sites where you may be able to publish an article or guest blog, building online brand visibility.

In general, Alerts help you:

• Keep apprised of what, if anything, people are saying about you online and who is linking to your blog or website.
• Stay informed of what others in your company and industry are up to.
• Stay informed of the latest trends within your niche and areas of interest.
• Connect with new information, thereby expanding your knowledge base.
• Penetrate new communities of forward-thinking subject matter experts and extend your network.

What have Google Alerts done for you lately?

An Executive Personal Branding, Online Identity and Job Search Strategist, Meg Guiseppi is a 20-year careers industry professional and one of only a handful of people worldwide to hold both the Reach Certified Personal Branding Strategist and Master Resume Writer credentials.Find out more about Meg at Executive Career Brand, and by viewing her LinkedIn profile and following her on Twitter.

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Posted by Candice Arnold on December 29, 2009 at 10:54 AM | Leave a Comment (0)

Emerson College is located in Boston, Massachusetts, near the Boston Common, which was once a combat zone. The city has areas like the North End, where students will find various restaurants and bakeries, and Cambridge, where they can check out the music scene. In addition, Boston has China Town, which is one of the biggest in the United States. Emerson's campus buildings border the Boston Common and the Theater District, as well as house state of the art professional facilities. The university has a total of about 3,100 undergraduates, with four percent being international students and 15 percent being minority students.

According to Emerson College's Assistant Director of Admissions, Tim Douglas, there are no minimum requirements for admission. Last year, students had average GPAs of 3.6, and students in the middle 50% range had SAT scores between 1710-1970 for all three sections. There is financial aid available to students, depending on their needs, which includes scholarships. Emerson is dedicated exclusively to communications and the arts in the liberal arts context, with over 37 degrees and 23 major programs. Some of the most popular majors where students want to find entry level jobs are film, journalism, and visual and media arts. The Assistant Supervisor of Digital Production Labs, Robert Cusumano, says that EC prides itself on providing students with the industry standard software they will use when working in internships.

Athletic teams at Emerson College compete at the NCAA division three level in the Eastern College Athletic Conference, and the school is also a charter member of the Northeast Athletic Conference. One of these teams include the wiffle ball team. The largest residence hall at EC sits in the center of campus and houses close to 750 students, as well as a cafeteria, and a fitness center. There are over 60 student groups solely dedicated to the arts and performance, publication, and artistic groups. For example, EC produces the largest student run live production in the U.S., the Evvies.

So, if you want to get your message across on paper, on canvas, or on screen, then watch a college video tour of Emerson College, http://www.youniversitytv.com/emerson_college.html, and learn more today.

Posted by William F on December 29, 2009 at 10:11 AM | Leave a Comment (0)

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This is my first entry as a regular weekly columnist at Brand-Yourself.com. I am thankful for the opportunity to contribute to an already powerful site - and to connect with all of you in the process. For my first post, I want to explore how it is that career opportunities like contributing to established blogs present themselves.

In my experience, previous action creates future opportunity. Here are 5 ways you can take action to create your own opportunities in 2010.

1. Build Specialized Expertise

Experts are highly valued in today's job market. Not "jacks of all trades" that can speak moderately well on a variety of subjects - but specialists that exhibit great authority on a given subject. Find a niche that you excel in, and that you are passionate about, and knock it out of the park.

How exactly do you go about this? By absorbing every drop of knowledge on your given subject. Set up Google Alerts for relevant keywords. Search Technorati for the best blogs on the subject. Create a Twitter "Saved Search" for the topic, and check the stream of tweets every day. Slowly, you will build knowledge on your subject that you can translate to "outward-facing" expertise, in the form of your own posts.

2. Express a Unique Opinion

On my own blog, I've written posts that contain useful information on relevant subjects - and nobody cared. Why? Everyone had read the same take a million times. But, when I posted my opinion that Twitter users should return follow all of their followers (as a result of Twitter Lists) - I suddenly received an influx of feedback. Admittedly, both positive feedback and negative. But from each camp, I formed lasting connections willing to engage in future discussion.

Keep in mind, opportunity does not appear magically - it comes from other people who think you are worth a shot. What better way to stand out to these decision makers than by expressing a position that is uniquely yours?

3. Form REAL Relationships

Engaging in social media represents a fantastic way to create opportunity, but not in the way you might expect. So you've got 10,000 Twitter followers. Great, right? Well... maybe. Definitely so, if you have 10,000 engaged followers who read your stuff and communicate with you regularly. Definitely not, if you are only connected to bots and spammers.

My advice: Cover up the portion of your screen that shows your Twitter follower count. Instead, focus on ReTweets and @Replies from those which you've TRULY connected with. If the results are less than expected, take action of your own. Reach out to Tweeters who you respect and admire. ReTweet their stuff and send an introductory @Reply of your own. Comment on their blogs. Email them directly. Whatever it takes.

Two great examples of widely followed Tweeters who manage to connect meaningfully with individuals are Chris Brogan and Gerald Weber.

4. Experiment With Tomorrow's Tools

Opportunity, if it is headed your way, will arrive in the future. So why use the tools of yesterday to stir up that opportunity? Lifestreaming, location-based social networking, augmented reality... all are examples of technologies don't make a hell of a lot of sense to the general public today. But if these tools (or others) make sense to you, there is opportunity.

Last year, while the economy melted like a stick of butter, a shrieking 15 year old from Nebraska made 6 figures with a flip cam and an internet connection. What will be the YouTube of 2010? I don't know. But I do know this - someone will cash in huge because they experimented and got in on the ground floor. To stay on top of the latest tech and social media news, read Mashable and TechCrunch regularly.

5. Ask For Nothing (But Get it Anyway)

I am a huge believer in giving away as much "value" as you can, for free, for as long as you can tolerate. The seeds you plant today will eventually grow into something amazing - you just have to be patient.

My readers will know where I am headed with this... the example of Gary Vaynerchuk. Gary V. has built one of the strongest personal brands around by airing daily webisodes of Wine Library TV for the past several years - every one of them for free. He has grown his wine business into a multi-million dollar global empire.

How can you add value today, while asking for nothing in return? One great avenue is by responding to questions posted within Linkedin Answers. Here, you can help others and share your expertise with the community. Each answer is another seed you plant that just might bloom into something special down the road.

Taking action today to create future opportunity can sometimes be a frustrating task. But rest assured, taking steps to build a strong personal brand now will pay huge dividends in the long run.

What do you think? Have I forgotten any key steps certain to light the spark for future opportunity? Let me know in the comments section, and please, say hello on Twitter if we haven't already met.

Article by, R. Rancatore and courtesy of Brand-Yourself.com for actionable tips to put you in a position of power in the job market

Posted by Candice Arnold on December 29, 2009 at 9:41 AM | Leave a Comment (0)

In some cases, telephone interviews are a way for employers to "pre-screen" possible job candidates before they are granted an in-person interview. In other cases, employers will conduct the full interview over the phone. Whether you are required to go through a pre-screening or have already been given the interview, you must be more prepared than you would be for an in-person interview, even if you are allowed to interview in your PJ's. Below are some telephone interview tips to keep in mind so your next phone interview is a success.

Telephone Interview Tips

1. Use a landline.You don't want to risk having problems with cell phone service. It is irritating for employers to conduct interviews if the call breaks up frequently or is dropped completely. If you don't have a land line at home, just make sure you are in an area with as much cell phone service as possible. Do what you can so the process runs as smooth as possible.

2. Keep your materials handy. In fact, lay everything out in front of you. This includes your resume, notes about your career objective (even if it isn't included in your original cover letter it's a good idea to have this out depending on the questions he will ask you), a pen and pad of paper for note-taking and anything else you think may be helpful during your interview. Because you won't have to schlep into an office, you can have anything out in front of you to aid with your success. Continue reading ...

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Posted by Candice Arnold on December 29, 2009 at 9:35 AM | Leave a Comment (0)

Daytona Beach, Florida is home to Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. The school is just minutes away from the beach, about an hour away from Orlando's attractions, and near the Kennedy Space Center. The 185 acre campus features state of the art laboratories and simulators, and is located on a tropical setting. ERAU has around 4,600 undergraduates from across the United States and 85 countries; international students represent about nine percent of the student body.

On average, students at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University have GPAs between 3.2-3.7, ACT scores between 24-28, and SAT scores between 1160-1300. ERAU offers 30 different majors, mostly focused around aviation or aerospace. However, students can create their own majors by choosing three minors, if they take advantage of the aerospace studies program. Some of the most popular majors where students want to find entry level jobs are aeronautical science, aerospace engineering, air traffic management, business, and applied meteorology. ERAU's collegiate flight program has more graduates hired to fly for major airline companies than any other collegiate flight program in the country.

Athletic teams at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University compete in the NAIA in the Florida Sun Conference. Incoming students will most likely live in the student village made up of the Adams, O'Conner Simpson, and Wood Halls. There are six ERAU alumni who are astronauts, and many others are employed by companies like NASA and Boeing. Students will find over 100 clubs and organizations on campus, as well as a strong military presence, with four branches that are well represented.

So, if you're ready to be pushed beyond your limits to explore the final frontier, then watch a college video tour of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, http://www.youniversitytv.com/embry_riddle_university.html, and learn more today.

Posted by William F on December 29, 2009 at 9:33 AM | Leave a Comment (0)

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Given the season, I thought this would be a good topic. Volunteering your services doesn't just help others, it can help you too. And what better time of the year to think about giving your time!

There are many places you can volunteer your services; you only have to look around to find worthy causes. Helping others makes most people feel better about themselves, but it's also an incredible way to network.

Networking is much more likely to find you a good job than Craig's List, Monster or recruiters. Think about why this is true: you're just as likely to find a well-connected person volunteering as a young person looking for work. You may even b e working next to a senior executive in a company you might be targeting. But please don't go into your volunteer activities expecting to get anything other than personal satisfaction. If you get more - and you will if you keep trying - consider it good karma.

So where should you volunteer? If you're doing it as a career move, try to volunteer where you're likely to meet people you'd like to know. For example, many trade shows accept volunteer workers, and this can be a highly targeted way of exposing yourself to professionals in your field.

You'd be surprised at who you can meet volunteering for civic activities. Many local Chambers of Commerce plan and staff local events. If you call your local Chamber and offer your services, you're going to get a warm thank you - these tireless souls are always looking for people to help, because they are chronically understaffed.

As a side note, I once thought Chambers weren't very useful, but I've since changed my mind. I've made many good contacts and contracts through Chambers.

To me, volunteering can be an indicator of leadership potential. The very fact that you're willing to offer your services without pay puts you one step ahead of others who are competing for the job you want. It means you're willing to go the extra mile - to offer before you're assured of any return. And there's another benefit, it can get you out in front of lots of people.

If you're an introvert and you dislike networking, volunteer activities allow you to meet people in a comfortable, non-networking environment. It could be the key to networking if you'd really rather stay at home. In fact, this is how I network - like many, I hate the idea of flitting around from one person to another exchanging a few words and moving to the next victim. But I don't feel that way at all if I'm helping at a public event. I find it much easier to meet and talk to people that way.

While we're thinking about this, let me also suggest that blogging is another way of volunteering. You write articles that may touch people - may even change their lives. You don't get paid for it (usually), and you're never assured that more than a handful of people will ever read your precious words. Bu you never know: I was asked to join a startup after one of the founders read some articles on my blog. This could happen to you!

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Posted by Candice Arnold on December 29, 2009 at 8:35 AM | Leave a Comment (0)

Located in Elon, North Carolina, about 30 minutes north of Greensboro, and northwest of Raleigh, is Elon University. The 575 acre campus is a botanical garden; it's around a two hour drive from the mountains, and a three hour drive from the beach. Nearly 5,500 students are enrolled at Elon, with close to 5,000 being undergraduate students. There are students from 43 states, the District of Columbia, and 51 other countries.

Elon University's Vice President of Admissions, Susan Klopman, says the school considers students with strong B to A averages. In addition, Elon counts all three portions of the SAT. Students may earn scholarships and other financial aid, and if they're from North Carolina, they qualify for state grants. Elon offers 51 undergraduate majors, five graduate programs, and six fellows programs for students looking to take their educations to the next level. Some of the most popular undergraduate programs where students want to find entry level jobs are business, communications, biology, education, and political science. One option for students on campus during the winter term is to study abroad; about 73% of seniors have had at least one international study experience by the time they graduate from Elon. Freshmen have access to programs designed to get them involved in courses they might not normally be able to access at other schools, such as television; this is according to the Associate Dean of Communications, Connie Book. About 85% of Elon's 310 full-time professors hold PhDs.

At Elon University, sports are a focus for students, whether cheering on their southern conference teams, or participating in club or intramural sports. Around 58% of Elon students live on campus; they live in 13 traditional residence halls and on campus flats and apartments, 18 learning communities, several pavilions for honor students, and a center for Greek housing. Elon counts over 150 clubs and organizations such as Greek fraternities and sororities, and include opportunities to get in shape through spinning, pilates, and yoga classes at Elon's state of the art fitness center. Over at the Reed Finance Center, students can develop and test business models, and receive feedback on them. For any new students interested in getting to know other incoming students and the faculty, they can participate in one of Elon's first year summer programs, which offers various learning experiences.

So, if you're looking for opportunities, skills, and experiences that will last you a lifetime, then watch a college video tour of Elon University, http://www.youniversitytv.com/elon_university.html, and learn more today.

Posted by William F on December 28, 2009 at 8:10 AM | Leave a Comment (1)

Edinboro University is located in northwest Pennsylvania, in the city of Edinboro. It is centrally located between Pittsburgh, Buffalo, and Cleveland, according to the Director of Admission, JP Cooney. In addition, the city is highlighted by Lake Erie, ski resorts, beaches, and the nightlife. EU's campus is 585 acres in size, and features picturesque, wooded areas, 43 buildings, and a five acre lake. There is a diverse student body with approximately 7,700 students from 34 states and 32 countries.

The average student at Edinboro University has around a 3.2 GPA, an ACT score of 20, and a combined critical reading and math score on the SAT close to 1,000. EU offers over 100 majors; some of the most popular majors where students want to find entry level jobs are education, nursing, arts, criminal justice, and psychology. There are 404 full and part-time faculty members, with nearly two-thirds holding their doctoral or terminal degrees.

Except for wrestling, all athletic teams at Edinboro University compete at the NCAA division two level, and are members of the Pennsylvania Athletic Conference. The wrestling team competes at the NCAA division one level in the prestigious Eastern Wrestling Meet. EU was the first Pennsylvania college to offer women's sports, back in 1897, when they formed the Girls Athletic Association. The school also has wheelchair basketball and soccer teams. EU students will find 13 on campus residence halls, with new suite style housing to co-ed housing. In addition, there are more than 200 student organizations and intramural competitions, including a nationally ranked ultimate frisbee team.

So, if you're feeling restricted and wrestling with the idea of where to go to school, then watch a college video tour of Edinboro University, http://www.youniversitytv.com/edinboro_university.html, and learn more today.

Posted by William F on December 23, 2009 at 1:23 PM | Leave a Comment (0)

I am very easy to get along with and to talk to.

-- Submitted by O. B. from Pensacola, Florida, United States through the CollegeRecruiter.com Career Blog Application on Facebook.com.

Posted by Facebook Career Blog on December 23, 2009 at 6:52 AM | Leave a Comment (0)

Eckerd College was founded in 1958 as a Florida Presbyterian College and admitted its first students in 1960. The school is located on the Florida Gulf Coast in St. Petersburg, near Tampa Bay, and it is set against a backdrop of palm trees and blue water. Eckerd sits on about 200 tropical acres, with more than a mile long stretch of the campus on the water. There is a diverse student body, with approximately 1,800 students coming from 48 states and 30 countries. About 75% of students are from outside of Florida.

When it comes to admission, Eckerd College is somewhat selective, as around 65% of applicants are accepted. Recent incoming freshmen have averaged 3.3 GPAs, and ACT scores of 25 or SAT scores between 1130-1140. The Dean of Admission and Financial Aid, John Sullivan, says the school likes students who show a sense of commitment outside of the classroom. Over 96% of Eckerd students receive financial aid packages. EC offers over 20 majors, with some being self-designed; some of the most popular majors where students want to find entry level jobs are environmental studies, international business, management, international relations and global affairs, psychology, biology, and marine science. The Boca Siega Bay allows marine science majors to study sea creatures right on campus. EC is also known for its liberal arts and sciences college, as well as its study abroad in international education and creative writing programs. About 95% of EC's 113 full-time faculty members have their PhDs or terminal degrees.

Athletic teams at Eckerd College compete at the division two level in the Florida Sunshine State Conference. Around 80% of students live on campus in dormitories. There are traditional rooms with shared common areas, to apartment style suites with great views of the Boca Siega Bay. In addition, themed residences are available on campus. Eckerd students can take advantage of over 80 clubs and organized activities such as surf club, along with social, political, academic, religious, and arts groups. EC also has its own radio station and student newspaper on campus. The Eckerd College Search and Rescue Team or ECSART is the only program of its kind in the U.S. It allows students to actually work with the U.S. Coast Guard to ensure the safety of the Tampa Bay boating community.

So, if you're looking for a college where year round warm weather in a great location goes hand in hand, then watch a college video tour of Eckerd College, http://www.youniversitytv.com/eckerd_college.html, and learn more today.

Posted by William F on December 22, 2009 at 2:52 PM | Leave a Comment (0)

A company where you feel comfortable, enjoy the work environment, pays you as you feel you deserve, has good benefits, and has a flexible work schedule. Most of all, that you are doing what you really enjoy; or...at least most of the time!

-- Submitted by S. M. from The Woodlands, Texas, United States through the CollegeRecruiter.com Career Blog Application on Facebook.com.

Posted by Facebook Career Blog on December 22, 2009 at 1:22 PM | Leave a Comment (0)

1. Donate to charity and church.
2. Pay off all my bills.
3. Volunteer for charities and church.
4. Give money to my daughter, mom, nieces, nephews, aunt, etc.
5. Travel
6. Do good things for those who are less fortunate.
7. Save
8. Go to school - get my masters and PhD
9. Continue to work part-time.

-- Submitted by S. M. from The Woodlands, Texas, United States through the CollegeRecruiter.com Career Blog Application on Facebook.com.

Posted by Facebook Career Blog on December 22, 2009 at 1:21 PM | Leave a Comment (0)

In today's electronic age, LinkedIn is an essential tool for all job seekers. Because the site is an online network for over 8.5 million experienced professionals, many hiring managers and recruiters scour LinkedIn profiles to find top quality candidates.

If you're an active job seeker you must join LinkedIn and learn the many ways the site can enhance your job search or career.

Here are 10 tips to help you enhance your job search using LinkedIn:

1. Complete your profile thoroughly. Think of your LinkedIn profile as your executive bio and complete your profile thoroughly. Often when clients tell me they've completed their profile and I go look at it, it's rarely complete. This is what I mean by complete:

• Include your picture as it allows for a deeper sense of connection to you and should be part of your brand on all social networking sites.
• List your education, past employers, professional affiliations, awards, and keywords related to your jobs and activities. Some people advise to include employment only up to ten years ago. That is often good advice, not always. I've been a career coach for 10 years and previously I was an executive search consultant and recruiter. Letting people know I spent many years helping people to land jobs adds to my credibility as a career coach. See http://www.linkedin.com/in/minosullivan. Use your best judgement on this one.

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Posted by Candice Arnold on December 21, 2009 at 3:54 PM | Leave a Comment (0)

La Grande, Oregon is where you will find Eastern Oregon University. The area offers great outdoor activities like hiking and skiing in the Elkhorn Mountains, mountain biking on the Oregon Trail, and even fishing. EOU has a small campus with 26 buildings, surrounded by a pristine wilderness. The university enrolls around 3,000 students, with international students representing 23 countries.

For admission into Eastern Oregon University, students need 3.0 GPAs, and either SAT scores of 1,470 or ACT scores of 21. If students don't meet these criteria, they can consider other options through the admissions office. EOU is the only public university in Oregon that doesn't charge out-of-state and international students higher tuition fees. Students may receive an education at EOU through online distance education, on site learning, or from 17 centers across the state. There are 23 bachelor's degrees, including several through cooperative partnerships in agriculture, nursing, and engineering. In addition, there are 40 different minors and 14 pre-professional programs; some of the most popular majors where students want to find entry level jobs are education, anthropology, and sociology. Students can even work with faculty members on research projects, which can help them get into highly selective graduate schools, according to Danny Aynes from Admissions. EOU employs 102 full-time faculty members and 27 part-time faculty members.

Eastern Oregon University's athletic teams compete in the NAIA and the Cascade Collegiate Conference in soccer, cross-country, volleyball, basketball, softball, and track and field. These teams have all made national tournament appearances. New residence halls with suite style and apartment style housing are available to students; Ally Cat Hall has rooms for specific groups of students. EOU offers over 60 clubs and organizations such as The Associated Students of EOU, The Voice (student newspaper), and Eastern Student Entertainment. The school is also home to the real Oregon Trail.

So, if you're looking for a university with small classes, direct interaction with faculty, and flexible programs to fit your schedule, then check out a college video tour of Eastern Oregon University, http://www.youniversitytv.com/eastern_oregon_university.html, and learn more today.

Posted by William F on December 21, 2009 at 10:33 AM | Leave a Comment (0)

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College has been a blast so far hasn't it? Parent free, new friends, parties, staying up late and skipping class. When you decide to attend, you can show up in pj's. Papers written at 3am and cramming sessions before exams.

Reality check!

You're staring at a fork in the road. To the right, you grow up a little and take on some adult responsibility. You start not only thinking of your future, but actively taking steps to ensure you have one. A little boring, compared to the fun college life thus far, but worth it. To the left, rock on! Keep up with those mediocre grades so you can earn that A+ in beer pong!

Uh ...the choice is yours. But the "right" path seems pretty obvious.

Here are 3 simple things to help you along that path.

Internship

You just spent $1,000/semester to buy information that will be outdated by the time you graduate. The business world is changing faster than ever; professors and textbooks can't keep up. The only way you can close this gap is by getting out into the workforce and landing an internship.

Not a pushing papers internship either. Find something that's going to teach you. I'm in HR, so my first internship involved performance appraisals, HRIS implementation, open enrollment, I-9's, comparatios and more. Look for internships that build skills you can use down the road! It's the knowledge you gain outside that classroom that will give you your competitive advantage.

Involvement

Get involved. For example, if you're an HR student, join the SHRM club chapter at your college. Sign up for an HR mentorship program. There isn't one? Develop it! What better way to demonstrate dedication to your personal development and that of the profession? Start attending local SHRM chapter events and networking with area professionals.

Networking

The importance of networking will be shoved down your throat for the next 2 years. It's ironic that no one teaches you HOW to network.

As a student, it can be easier than you think and more informative than you'd imagine. One thing I learned quickly; people love to talk about themselves! Use that to your advantage. Briefly introduce yourself ...name, year, college and major. Ask about the other person. How did they begin their career in Human Resources? What have they found to be most valuable to their development? What advice would they offer a college student about succeeding in the field?

Key: Listen when they answer!

Veer to the left, and you'll probably have more fun. I'm not going to lie; the carefree college mentality may tug you back from time to time. But stay to the left? You're going to wake up the day after graduation in panic mode. The opportunities you could have had as a student will be gone. Everyone who veered right will be interviewing, landing jobs ...moving ahead with their lives.

Where do you want to be?

Kelly Mitton is an HR professional from Buffalo, NY. She graduated from University at Buffalo with a degree in Business and a concentration in Human Resource Management.

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Posted by Candice Arnold on December 18, 2009 at 9:23 AM | Leave a Comment (0)

Portales, New Mexico is the home of Eastern New Mexico University. The school is close to the desert, and students may experience a variety of climates. ENMU has a 40 acre campus that features modern buildings. Students come from 45 states and 20 countries; ENMU enrolls about 4,300 students.

Admission into Eastern New Mexico University requires students to have minimum GPAs of 2.5, minimum ACT scores of 17, or minimum SAT scores of 840. ENMU offers over 60 associate's, bachelor's, and master's degrees. Some of the most popular majors where students want to find entry level jobs are business, biology, criminal justice, communications, and education. In addition, ENMU has a forensic science program that is one of only 20 in the U.S.

Athletic teams at Eastern New Mexico University compete in the NCAA Lone Star Conference at the division two level. There are three residence halls and three apartment complexes. The San Juan Village offers students nice luxuries such as a kitchen and a fitness center. ENMU also has student clubs and organizations, including chamber singers.

So, if you're looking for a small school in an area with a variety of climates that offers many educational opportunities, then watch a college video tour of Eastern New Mexico University, http://www.youniversitytv.com/eastern_new_mexico_university.html, and learn more today.

Posted by William F on December 17, 2009 at 6:13 PM | Leave a Comment (0)

I get information from sources I can trust because they want me to get a job; like career services offices suggested by people who come to school; career libraries on campus and in the employment offices for school and work because they have other job sites and many divisions where you can be employed. Always the employment offices, they make appointments for testing to see if you are qualified; public libraries; business associations, and employment agents.

Online, read the company news about who they are what they do and what they stand for. Talk to people about their jobs and what their work is really like. Visit the company and check it out to see if you agree and watch to see what kind of people leave or come in; accountants; HR people; and see if that company would hire somebody with your skills. Chat online about work and who is hiring. Read newspaper articles about different businesses to see if they could be looking for someone with your skills.

-- Submitted by A. T. from Oakland, California, United States through the CollegeRecruiter.com Career Blog Application on Facebook.com.

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I would have studied the direction of technology more closely so that I could (attempt to) be prepared at the same time that a new paradigm would hit.

-- Submitted by G. T. from San Jose, California, United States through the CollegeRecruiter.com Career Blog Application on Facebook.com.

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Recent college graduates are facing the harshest employment market in years and need to use every resource at their disposal to find jobs. CollegeRecruiter.com, which at the beginning of November, had 4,181 entry level jobs in Ohio, is one of many tools recent grads can use.

Reynolds and Reynolds, a software firm in Dayton, provides technology solutions for car dealerships around the world has a developer position available. Successful applicants will have at least a Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field, as well as being a self motivated developer who is both goal and detail oriented. The firm offers a generous benefits package, including free insurance.

Recent graduates who wish to get into store and restaurant management will find a great entry level job in Warren as an entry level store manager at Chuck E. Cheese. Applicants will need to have knowledge of cost control procedures, financial accounting, tracking inventory, and managing staff. Once hired, the new manager would receive a 401(k) package, paid vacations, as well as corporate training.

An entry level job in auditing is available in Cleveland for graduates who were accounting majors with McGaldrey & Pullen, LLP. The successful candidate must have graduated with at least a 3.0 GPA and be CPA eligible. Once on board, new hires will learn how to develop relationships with clients, assist clients with routine accounting functions, write financial statements using accepted formats, perform and review audits.

Despite these tough economic times, some companies are still hiring and looking to expand. The trick is to find out about the entry level job openings quickly, and search as many sources as possible.

Article by a freelance writer

Posted by Candice Arnold on December 16, 2009 at 10:34 AM | Leave a Comment (0)

Now is the time for college students in Ohio to start laying the groundwork to achieve success in their future careers. While there are many ways to do this, one of the most effective is to secure a good internship in their field of study and gain real world experience to add to their resumes. One place they could start searching is on CollegeRecruiter.com, which had 552 internships, posted at the beginning of November, for Ohio alone.

College students living in or around Bainbridge, OH have a great internship opportunity with Arnoff and Associates as a web designer. Successful applicants will need to be familiar with HTML, CSS, PHP/MySQL, XML and Javascript. It is a three month, part-time position, with the average work week being 15 to 20 hours. While it is also an unpaid internship, students may receive college credit, as well as valuable work experience.

For business majors, there is a great opportunity at First Command Financial Planning, located in Dayton, as a financial advisor. Interns will gain valuable understanding of the financial service industry by working with experienced professionals to provide financial planning services to customers. While internships are available year round, successful candidates must have at least a 3.0 GPA and be a declared major in financial planning, business, economics, accounting, finance, marketing, or a related area.

In the Cleveland area, Liberty Mutual has an available internship in their sales division. Students who enter this internship program will be doing work similar to any entry level Liberty Mutual sales agent, and learn the insurance industry, inside and out. The successful applicant will have excellent verbal and written communications skills, and be customer service oriented.

By taking the time now to secure an internship, college students in Ohio, and across the country, can get a head start on their future careers.

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Posted by Candice Arnold on December 16, 2009 at 10:30 AM | Leave a Comment (0)

Eastern Michigan University was originally founded as a school for teachers in the mid-1800s and is one of the largest producers of teachers in the U.S. today. EMU is located in Ypsilanti, Michigan, near Ann Arbor, and close enough to Detroit to enjoy the city, but far enough away to retain its own unique population and touch. There are over 800 acres and 122 buildings on campus, along with nearby residential neighborhoods, shopping, and a popular student area called Depot Town, which is home to several parks, unique eateries, and warm weather festivals. About 23,000 students are enrolled at EMU.

When it comes to admission at Eastern Michigan University, incoming freshmen have average GPAs of 3.09, average ACT scores of 21, and average SAT scores of 1,032. Admissions Advisor, BJ Erwin, says the two most weighed components of criteria would be students' cumulative high school GPAs and test scores. EMU offers over 200 majors and minors, plus, 95% of students are employed within six months of graduation. Some of the most popular majors where students want to find entry level jobs are education, business, occupational therapy, pre-medicine, psychology, internet security, and computer science. In electronic media and film studies, students have a required internship component in order to graduate. Some students may intern at radio stations, while others may do so at video production companies, according to the Professor of Electronic Media and Film Studies, John Cooper. EMU has about 94% of its professors holding their PhDs or the highest degrees in their fields.

The 21 men's and women's athletic teams at Eastern Michigan University compete at the division one level in the Mid-American Conference. These teams have won 18 MAC conference championships since 2001. EMU students live in 11 traditional residence halls. They can also participate in arts, intellectual, cultural, and entertainment programs, as well as roughly 340 student organizations and Greek life on campus; these opportunities can help students develop valuable networking and leadership skills.

Eastern Michigan University has been named a best mid-western college four years in a row by the Princeton Review. In addition, one in four teachers in the state of Michigan have a degree from EMU.

So, if you're looking for a great college education in a great college atmosphere, in a town recently named a cool city by the governor of Michigan, then watch a college video tour of Eastern Michigan University, http://www.youniversitytv.com/eastern_michigan.html, and learn more today.

Posted by William F on December 16, 2009 at 9:43 AM | Leave a Comment (0)

Below is an essay response to the question.

No, I haven't always sent thank you notes after interviews. In fact, I can only recall two occasions on which I wrote - by hand - thank you notes to interviewers. I got the job both times. Still, I didn't develop the habit. Although the practice has been around for a long time, it's only in recent years that it has become as essential to a successful job search as great resumes and cover letters.

I think writing thank you notes has become so important in recent years because there are so many highly qualified candidates competing for the same jobs. Candidates who send thank you notes will most likely end up with the job offers, since, according to surveys conducted by job boards and staffing agencies, most candidates still neglect to take the time to write them. And candidates who opt for handwritten thank you cards will probably be hired ahead of competitors who send emailed thank you messages.

-- Submitted by C. A. from East Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States through the CollegeRecruiter.com Career Blog Application on Facebook.com.

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Johnson City, Tennessee is the home of East Tennessee State University. Not far from campus, students can enjoy activities like camping and skiing. ETSU's main campus consists of over 350 acres, and 63 academic and administrative buildings. Alongside the main campus is the 247 acre James H. Quillens Veterans Affairs Medical Center. ETSU is a Tennessee Urban Forestry Council certified arboretum that features over 120 species of trees on campus. The university enrolls over 11,000 undergraduates.

Admission requirements at East Tennessee State University include students having minimum composite ACT scores of 19 or comparable combined SAT scores, or minimum GPAs of 2.3. The Director of Admissions, Mike Pitts, says a typical ETSU student is a local, although there are students from every state in the U.S. and many countries. About 85% of the students are from Tennessee. ETSU offers over 100 undergraduate degree programs and master's degrees in most liberal arts disciplines, and technical and professional fields, where students hope to find entry level jobs. The university has one of the few fully accredited graduate programs in storytelling in the U.S. There are 686 full-time faculty members at ETSU and 75% of them hold terminal degrees.

East Tennessee State University's athletic teams compete at the NCAA division one level in the Atlantic Sun Conference. The school has won both men's and women's conference All-Sport trophies and 17 championships. Student housing includes 12 traditional style residence halls, efficiency, private room, fully furnished apartment, or family housing. ETSU has a variety of organizations such as fraternities/sororities, religious groups, and even clubs within your major; in addition, students can study the arts. The Department of Kinesiology, Leisure, and Sports Sciences at ETSU is partnered with Bristol Motor Speedway; together, they've designed a graduate track to better prepare students entering the field of motor sports.

So, if you enjoy the outdoors or want to express your creative side as a part of your educational experience, then check out a college video tour of East Tennessee State University, http://www.youniversitytv.com/east_tennessee_state_university.html, and learn more today.

Posted by William F on December 15, 2009 at 9:11 AM | Leave a Comment (0)

In order to get a job, you need to have some solid references. Many job hunters don't place much emphasis on professional references because they've worked so hard and feel they're not that important. The truth is job references make a huge impact on landing that dream job you've always wanted. To make sure you approach job references correctly, read these 4 dangerous, common myths about job references and make sure you avoid them!

#1: References are old-school; no one uses them anymore.

Don't listen to people who tell you that references don't matter in the "new economy." The vast majority of employers do check references, and they matter.

#2: Employers will only call the references on the list you gave them.

Employers can call anyone you've worked for or who might know you, and good reference-checkers won't limit themselves to the formal list of references you provide. They'll call former managers, listed or not--and sometimes, especially those not listed, since they know the omission may have been intentional and thus notable. After all, the list you hand over is, of course, the people likely to present you in the most flattering light, and they want to see you in brighter lighting. The only thing typically considered off-limits in reference-checking is calling your current employer--all else is all fair game. Continue reading ...

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Posted by Candice Arnold on December 14, 2009 at 3:25 PM | Leave a Comment (0)

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As the end of the year approaches rapidly and everyone begins to eye days off and long weekends, this is a great time to reflect... on brand you. Yes, take time to review what you accomplished this past year and start to think about changes in the year to come that will positively impact your personal brand. Here are a few areas to get you started:

Review your LinkedIn profile - Is your LinkedIn profile updated? When was the last time you updated any of your profile information or professional experience? Have you been inviting and connecting with your network? Take time to go through each section of your profile and make sure that is a great reflection on you. With over 52 million profiles, your personal brand needs to be complete.

What are you saying on Twitter - Look at the tweets and links you publish. Are these communications how you want to be branded? What areas of improvement do you see? Can you include more links or less links. Are you talking too much to a select few people and not engaging more people? Maybe you need to add or remove followers. Do you need to create a custom background that is more in line with you and your personal brand? Take time to make it a professional page so that you are easily found and able to be engaged.

Review your Facebook content - Facebook may be one of the places that you should focus more than others. The reason is that your "friends" are able to post anything to your wall and tag you in pictures... some of which you wish they would not. Take time to un-tag yourself from unflattering pictures (i.e. - every picture is you holding a beer) and make sure that you are being presented in a better light. If your boss or a potential employer either saw your page or wanted to become your "friend", would you have anything to be concerned about? If the answer is yes!!! then you have work to do!

What are you saying in your blog - Are you a bit all over the place? Are you focusing too much on one topic and potentially becoming repetitive? Take time to begin rethinking your topics, enhancing topics or even think about a major redesign of your blog. Again, this is your personal brand and your direct thoughts... it MUST represent brand you!

Create a new year outline - After you review all of your social networking pages and are happy with how you are representing yourself, now it is time to make a list of ideas of what new to do. Maybe you want to expand your expertise and partner with local businesses to expand your areas of expertise. Maybe you want to volunteer more to network with a broader array of individuals. Maybe you want to start writing white papers or become published another way. Whatever you are thinking, put it on paper and put it somewhere you will look every single day so that you see through your goals. And make this list a work in progress to allow you to continually update your objectives.

These are all simple steps and ones that should take place every year. There may be other sites you need to review in addition to the ones covered, just make sure you have a look over each. You are in a business world. Businesses need to reflect and analyze their years to determine next year. Treat your personal brand like a business. Put the time and energy into you to make sure you are in the best position for a successful year.

Keith McIlvaine is a Social Media Strategist within HR and Recruiting for a Fortune 500 company. When he is not focused on leveraging social media and networking, Keith is also a personal branding coach and social media mentor. He is passionate about his family and is a major soccer fanatic. Follow Keith on Twitter. The statements I have posted on this site are mine alone and do not necessarily reflect the views of my employer.

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Posted by Candice Arnold on December 14, 2009 at 12:02 PM | Leave a Comment (0)

About 90 miles from Oklahoma City, 115 miles from Tulsa, and 150 miles from Dallas, in Ada, Oklahoma, is East Central University. The 135 acre, park-like campus has 36 buildings and features an abundance of trees, fountains, and flowers. ECU enrolls about 4,500 undergraduates from 15 states and 30 countries; around 33% of students are of diverse backgrounds. Approximately one out of every five ECU students is Native American; the school is ranked second in the United States for having the highest number of Native American undergraduates in health professions and other related clinical services.

For admission into East Central University, students need ACT scores of 20, SAT scores around 940, or need to have graduated in the top 50% of their high school classes, with GPAs of 2.7. ECU offers 88 majors, including 11 pre-professional programs, and 15 graduate degree programs. Some of the most popular majors where students want to find entry level jobs are nursing, biology, education, human resources, and business administration. ECU is the only institution in Oklahoma, and one of the only 21 in the nation to offer an accredited Bachelor of Science Degree in Environmental Health Science. The department of cartography and geography provides the only cartography degree available in the U.S. Of the 161 full-time and 92 part-time faculty members, about 68% of them hold PhDs.

Athletic teams at East Central University compete at the NCAA division two level and the school has won a NAIA National Football Championship. All freshmen are required to live on campus. There are multiple choices in housing, including living and learning communities for honors and athletics, plus four traditional residences and co-ed upper classmen apartment style housing. ECU has over 80 student organizations on campus, ranging from academic, honors, and Greek life to religious and special interests. There's even a tree on campus that is said to be 250 million years old; it was grown on a farm near ECU, and was supposed to be at the Smithsonian, but never made it there.

So, if you're looking for a diverse school with a beautiful campus, and want to receive a solid education, then watch a college video tour of East Central University, http://www.youniversitytv.com/east_central_university.html, and learn more today.

Posted by William F on December 14, 2009 at 11:34 AM | Leave a Comment (0)

Without question, my answer would have to be Cisco Systems. John Chambers is a master at moving the company into the right directions at the right time.

-- Submitted by G. T. from San Jose, California, United States through the CollegeRecruiter.com Career Blog Application on Facebook.com.

Posted by Facebook Career Blog on December 14, 2009 at 7:12 AM | Leave a Comment (0)

If you were an employer, what kind of people would you want to hire? Well, the perfect candidate of course! He or she would meet every aspect of the job description.

Employers know, of course, that this isn't realistic. People who have years of experience may either require a salary too high, may not have knowledge of the newest technologies, or may not possess a preferred business perspective. Reverse this and employers find that recent graduates don't have important years of experience, professional knowledge, or highly developed skills. Employers realize they have to compromise and they usually expect to hire the person who best fits their needs with the intention of continuing to educate and mold them into the worker they desire. As a recent college graduate, you need to show employers that you're providing them enough quality clay to work with to create that perfect mold.

Five Things Employers Desire from New College Graduates

Whether you're on an IT job search or looking for jobs in healthcare, today's employers want highly-skilled candidates. This is why your education (and how you enhance your education) is so important. The job market is currently flooded with experienced professionals and that is a challenge to new graduates with short resumes. So, why hire you? Continue reading ...

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Posted by Candice Arnold on December 11, 2009 at 8:52 AM | Leave a Comment (0)

East Carolina University is located in Greenville, North Carolina, about an hour and a half from Raleigh, the state capital and, in the opposite direction, one hour from the Atlantic Coast. The 520 acre main campus is in a cozy, urban residential area; it has 162 university buildings and features Spanish mission architecture. There's also a mall where students attend events, study, relax, or just hang out with friends. ECU enrolls about 20,000 undergraduates each year.

For admission into East Carolina University, Assistant Director of Admissions, Liz Moran, says students need average weighted GPAs of 3.4, and SAT scores around 1,050 (520 math and 520 critical reading) or composite ACT scores of 23. ECU offers over 100 bachelor's degrees; some of the most popular majors where students want to find entry level jobs are communications, business, education, music, art, pre-medicine, and engineering. The university is also known for its nationally ranked Brody School of Medicine and College of Education. The Brody School of Medicine was the first to have a robotic assisted heart surgery performed in North America. There are over 1,500 full-time faculty members at ECU, with 73% holding their PhDs or terminal degrees.

Athletic teams at East Carolina University compete in the NCAA division one Conference USA. Students occupy 15 residence halls, and they can find over 300 organizations on campus, from athletics to artistic to cultural to religious organizations.

So, if you're highly motivated and are looking for a strong, academic university, with a nationally ranked research department with room for you to grow, then watch a college video tour of East Carolina University, http://www.youniversitytv.com/east_carolina_university.html, and learn more today.

Posted by William F on December 10, 2009 at 3:48 PM | Leave a Comment (0)

Just a few hours away from the mountains and the beach, in Durham, North Carolina, is world renowned Duke University. Durham is part of the Research Triangle Park, one of the nation's most successful research and science clusters of high tech industry, with one of the highest concentrations of PhDs and MDs in the United States. Duke's campus covers 9,000 acres of land, but its academic and residential facilities sit on only about 1,000 acres of property; even with the school's size, students may find it has the feel of a small liberal arts college. Duke has around 6,700 graduate students and 6,300 undergraduates from about 85 countries and every state in the U.S.

Duke University is highly selective when it comes to admission. Almost one-third of incoming students have combined SAT reading and math scores of 1,500, and roughly half of them were in the top ten percent in their high school classes, according to the Dean of Undergraduate Admissions, Christoph Guttentag. More than 40% of Duke students receive need based financial aid. There are two undergraduate, one graduate, and seven professional schools with 40 majors, or students can design their own majors. Some of the most popular majors at the Trinity College of Arts and Sciences where students want to find entry level jobs are economics, biology, and engineering. Duke also has the Smart Home, which is a completely green building designed by students and their professors, and is constructed with the latest environmental technology; it serves as a ten person dorm and a live in lab. Duke employs over 2,600 full-time faculty members, with 65% of them being tenured or on the tenure track.

Duke University is the only top ten university on the east coast that has division one athletics. The school's 26 teams compete in the ACC and are consistently ranked among the nation's best and strongest, with dedicated fans known as the Cameron Crazies. About 80% of students live on campus, and first year students are housed in one of the 14 residence halls on the East Campus. Some of Duke's 400 organizations are socially, culturally, athletically, or service oriented. In addition, the Duke Engaged Program allows students to participate in fieldwork that contributes to the public good.

So, if you're looking to be center field in sports and academics, and you've got the grades, then check out a college video tour of Duke University, http://www.youniversitytv.com/duke.html, and learn more today.

Posted by William F on December 9, 2009 at 3:13 PM | Leave a Comment (0)

Helping people find answers to their questions...solving problems

-- Submitted by B. A. from through the CollegeRecruiter.com Career Blog Application on Facebook.com.

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A person with a love for animals would be perfectly suited for a career as a veterinary assistant. It's one of many jobs that doesn't require candidates to have a bachelor's degree. Veterinary assistant's primarily see to the feeding, bathing and grooming of animals in zoos, animal shelters, pet hospitals and clinics, research labs, pet stores or groomers.

Sometimes, veterinary assistants are required to complete a Career and Technical Education (CTE) Program to be considered for employment. And obtaining a degree in veterinary assistance could certainly place a candidate ahead of his competition, though not having one isn't a deal breaker.

A veterinary assistant's salary can be anywhere from approximately $14,000-$28,000 annually, according to VeterinaryAssistantSalary.com. The work isn't glamorous, but it's extremely helpful to veterinarians and their technicians to have someone to help with keeping the office and exam rooms clean, maintaining records, cleaning the veterinarian's tools, performing X-rays and giving animals medication.

Someone who finds animals irresistible and who enjoys helping others, could easily thrive as a veterinary assistant.

Source:

http://veterinaryassistantsalary.com

Posted by Candice Arnold on December 8, 2009 at 2:51 PM | Leave a Comment (0)

Located in Springfield, Missouri is Drury University, a private, four year institution. Springfield is described as a big, small town that offers the arts and entertainment opportunities like theatre, opera, and the performing arts, as well as outdoor activities such as rock climbing, hiking, biking, and golf. Drury's 88 acre campus feels like an Ivy League school with historic architecture that is surrounded by downtown Springfield, yet sheltered from the city's hustle and bustle. About 5,000 students are enrolled at DU, with 1,600 students being full-time undergraduates; the student body represents 34 states and 30 countries.

Drury University's Transfer Director, Joy Qualls, says admission requirements include students having ACT scores of 21, minimum GPAs of 3.5, and being actively involved in their communities, churches, and academics. DU consistently ranks at the top of the list in U.S. News and World Report, in the great schools at great prices category. There are over 70 majors and academic programs available; according to the Associate Professor of Global Studies, Michael Hill, some popular majors where students want to find entry level jobs are architecture, business, communications, and criminology. In addition, DU offers a Global Perspectives for the 21st Century Program, which gives students insight into contemporary, world problems and challenges, while preparing them to become world citizens. Each graduate of this program earns a minor in global studies. Around 95% of DU faculty members hold their PhDs or the highest degrees in their fields.

Athletic teams at Drury University compete in division two sports. Students can participate in more than 90 organizations on campus, which includes the two-time world champion, Students and Free Enterprise Team. Over half of all Drury students (about 80% of freshmen) live on campus, which is required unless they travel from their homes.

So, if you're interested in becoming a leading, future world citizen at a school with highly qualified professors, offering a high caliber education, then watch a college video tour of Drury University, http://www.youniversitytv.com/drury_university.html, and learn more today.

Posted by William F on December 8, 2009 at 2:36 PM | Leave a Comment (0)

Job hunting online seems to be simple these days, just a few clicks and you have submitted your application - but what if we are doing something wrong when applying to jobs online? Using the Internet for a long time now, I can safely say that while trying to get a job online is pretty straight-forward at times, there are some huge mistakes job seekers can make. To see what 3 big mistakes to avoid while job hunting online, read this article.

1) Applying to positions we are not qualified for.

The Web has streamlined how we communicate with each other. We often see postings on the Web we "may" be interested in and quickly apply to them without giving it more thought. That is the path to failure as the whole process is built on wishful thinking. Most people who have this habit will then have a tendency to send a short email, along with a generic resume (or no resume at all!). Recruiters can easily identify these types of applicants and will not waste their time reviewing these applications. For these applicants the issue really is: If you are not interested in the position, why bother applying and, if you are indeed interested in the position, why don't you put more effort into it?

2) Lack of professionalism when applying online.

It is certainly true that the Web has broken a lot of frontiers, including that between people. We are much more informal on the Web. Some people push this attitude too far however to the point of using the wrong "tone" when applying for a job. Keep in mind that a certain degree of formalism should remain. It's preferable to lean on the safe side.

You probably have heard that when attending a job interview, better dress conservatively (except if you are an artist, or working in the creative field) than push your luck. At the end of the day, you will be hired for your competence. You don't want your outfit to be a distraction. Same thing for your job application. You don't want anything to distract the employer when reviewing your job application. Being too informal could have a nagging effect on some recruiters and might jeopardize your candidacy. Continue reading ...

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Posted by Candice Arnold on December 8, 2009 at 11:50 AM | Leave a Comment (0)

Article provided by Brand-Yourself.com

I first heard of Brand-Yourself.com when I saw their booth at a local Internship fair at Syracuse University. When they told me that potential employers were searching me online whenever I applied for a Job, I started to get real worried about this upcoming break when I would be applying for extremely competitive summer internships with larger companies. I realized that it's really easy to go out, have an unflattering photo posted of me online, and by the time I see it, I've already been turned down for the interview.

Do You Pass the Google Pre-Screen?

I decided that the best way to find out what potential employers could find out about me was to do some research on myself. I figured that if I know what they'll find and find it first, I'd be able to take the necessary steps to prevent my online image from being tarnished. So I typed my name into Google expecting to be bombarded with photos, videos, and articles mentioning me, in both positive and negative lights. What I uncovered was far worse than any drunken or indecent photo of myself. I found nothing at all. My Facebook wasn't even on the first page of results!

It was as if I didn't even exist. I realized that I had far worse to worry about than being found holding a red cup. If I couldn't even find myself online, how would potential employers find me? And when they find nothing, what would their reaction be? I'd just be another name on a piece of paper.

Opportunity was knocking and all I had to do was answer the call. I had the perfect chance to build up an online presence that would not only make me easy to find, but would portray me in a positive and professional fashion.

Give to Receive

I became conscious of the fact that I've been using the Internet really one-sidedly, always taking information from others but never contributing my own to the billions that are online. It's not even that hard to contribute to the online community, especially considering there are millions of blogs on thousands of topics. All I had to do was find something that interests me and start typing away. Most social media and blog sites allow you to sign up for free, all I have to do is put my own thought and ideas out there.

Needless to say I'm still working towards building my online image and getting my voice out there. I've been amazed, however, by the amount of great connections I've made in a short period of time but like all good things, it takes time, patience, and determination before you reach your end goal.

Article by, Ari Wenberger and courtesy of Brand-Yourself.com for actionable tips to put you in a position of power in the job market

Posted by Candice Arnold on December 8, 2009 at 10:51 AM | Leave a Comment (0)

If you've been laid off in recent months, you're in excellent company. Plenty of qualified and experienced managers are now having to develop strategies to find their next job.
But where to start? If you were my coaching client, I would simply say: network, network, network.

And yet among my clients, job networking is often an underdeveloped skill. Take Jerry, a 40-year-old business development manager in a financial services firm. His role is to build the business in Europe, so he has to make industry contacts, speak at conferences and look for new client relationships. He is now at a point in his career where he has to build internal networks, but instead of recognising that he is already a master networker, the very mention of the word makes him shudder. Why? Because in his mind, job networking is associated with self-promotion, politics and inappropriate favours.

In truth, job networking is a critical skill for managers and leaders: your network supports and sustains you in the good times, but is the key to your survival in the bad times. Continue reading ...

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Posted by Candice Arnold on December 7, 2009 at 1:37 PM | Leave a Comment (0)

Everyone is exposed to many types of risk. Some of these unpleasant facts of life such as fire, theft, illness, accident and death are unavoidable. An actuary is a person who manages those risks, and insurance companies, pension plans, government agencies and banks hire actuaries to mitigate them. Most actuaries are employed to do such things as calculate and manage insurance premiums, capital reserves and benefits.

An actuarial internship can give a student an inside look at exactly what it is like to be an actuary. Job seekers who are interested in entry level jobs as actuaries must have a strong background in mathematics and general business. Most have degrees in mathematics, actuarial science or statistics, though degrees in finance, economics or business are also acceptable. It is also helpful to have strong communication skills, and some education in computer science and liberal arts. An entry level actuary's salary can be between approximately, $48,000-$58,000 per year, according to PayScale.com. Students who pass actuary licensing exams while still in college can command higher starting salaries and give themselve a competitive edge over competitors who go straight into the workforce after graduation, then begin taking the exams.

Actuary consistently ranks in the top five among the best professions in the United States. Their jobs are intellectually stimulating and their work environments are usually comfortable. Advancement is dependant upon job performance and the number of licensing exams the employee passed.

There will always be a need for actuaries as long as people strive to minimize risk. Many actuaries have also expanded their area of expertise to include asset management and financial consultation. Someone with a passion for math and problem solving might thrive as an entry level actuary.

Article co-written by a freelance writer.