Posted by Tahjia Chapman on November 17, 2008 at 9:45 AM | Leave a Comment (0)

Today, it seems that more employers are embracing social and professional networking sites as a way of finding new employees for their companies. One online recruiter says the most popular sites for finding job candidates are LinkedIn, Facebook, and Jobster (not necessarily in that order). This is good news for college students and recent graduates who use this technology in their job search. In fact, professional networking site, LinkedIn is said to be a great place for these individuals to network for internships and entry level jobs. The goal of the site is to bring people together to share business contacts and information that can be helpful on the path to a career.

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Posted by William F on October 6, 2008 at 1:24 PM | Leave a Comment (0)

Speculation surrounds the idea of recessionary recruiting for businesses all over the U.S. For instance, employers shed 63,000 jobs in February, 20,000 in March, and April's numbers are unknown. What can employers do to counter these issues without losing key talent in their organizations? It is unknown currently, but we have a few suggestions for preparing for these types of events. Recessionary recruiting should focus on sales and marketing talent from competitors and preparation for economic downturn.

Sales and marketing are the most profitable sectors of any organization and recruiters need to consider recruiting entry level talent to increase the bottom line.

Multi-Faceted Recent Grads

Job cuts in today's companies provide recruiters with opportunities to recruit highly talented grads with sales experience. Gen Y has entered the workforce with an aptitude for entrepreneurship and is waiting for a chance to prove their worthiness to employers. The recession has led the strongest candidates to sales positions in companies across the nation. The additional sales and marketing jobs are answers to most companies' profit loss.. Directors of talent management should handle this responsibility in their organizations so each department remains flexible and prosperous.

With the inclusion of Gen Y, an organization recruiting talented sales and marketing grads will have a better experience during the recession.

Recruit Competitors' Sales and Marketing Talent

Have you recruited top sales and marketing talent from your competitors? This is a risky decision to make, but it can help your company gradually rise above recession. Some recruiters may ask how or why they should consider their competitors' talent; well, sales and marketing talent can add profits to your bottom line.

With company headcounts slashing across the nation, your sales force should be stronger than ever. Consider top performers who were discarded due to your competitors' impulsive cutbacks. Your company can take advantage of their mistakes by acquiring these leaders to increase sales leads, generate objectives, and promotions to distinguish your company in your market.

Prepare for Economic Downturn

The economic downturn continues to effect employers just as much as employees due to post-Boomers' focus on family and entrepreneurship, which is addressed in Recession's Impact on the Job Market. Recession is hurting the overall optimism of 2008 graduates, but it keeps their hopes high if companies enact their workforce plans for this time of economy. The talent demands will continue to rise as more graduates enter the job market, but employers' capability to hire is of prime factor. With this said, workforce planning is needed due to the economic downturn we have experienced the last four years.

What can you do to help your company counter recession?

You should look for the best entry level sales and marketing candidates that will stay with your company through bad times. Companies offering great benefit packages and refusing pay freezes have a greater return on their investments in Gen Y. If you want to stay ahead of the competition, remember the bottom line and the talent available.

By: -- Tahjia Chapman a Staff Writer for CollegeRecruiter.com, the leading job board for college students searching for internships and recent graduates hunting for entry level jobs and other career opportunities.

Article courtesy of the Recruiting Blogswap, a content exchange service sponsored by CollegeRecruiter.com, a leading site for college students looking for internships and recent graduates searching entry-level jobs and other career opportunities.

Posted by Lisa Colbert, CollegeRecruiter.com on June 25, 2008 at 9:45 AM | Leave a Comment (0)

Recently published statistics show some interesting facts for the entry level job seeker who is currently attending college. As graduation dates approach the majority of students will not have received offers of employment but seventy-four percent of all students are confident that they will have an entry level job within six months of their graduation... and their confidence is not without good reason.

Employers are seeking new graduates to fill entry level positions and doing so actively. It is reported that seventy-one percent of the employers who took the survey intended to offer entry level jobs to the new crop of college graduates and a full forty-one percent have already done so. This has resulted in an amazing twenty-two percent of graduating college students having a firm entry level job offer waiting for them upon graduation.

With these statistics, it is easy to see that college recruiters are becoming more competitive in their search for new talent and this bodes well for current college students. Why? Because it means that entry level job recruiters will have to work harder to secure the new employees they want from the graduating class. Job offers will have to include perks such as insurance, better salary structures, vacation time and other benefits to attract the attention of entry level job seekers who are being courted by other companies as well. These benefits are not a one sided proposition though. By offering such attractive entry level employment opportunities, recruiters are insuring loyalty to their companies thus increasing the amount of time that new hires will stay with their company and increase revenues.

The votes are in and the numbers show that the entry level job market for college students is booming. If you want to find your place in this market, the resources at collegerecruiter.com can help.

Posted by Larry Ray Palmer on June 4, 2008 at 6:32 PM | Leave a Comment (0)

You have just spent four years in college and have a nice new degree to exhibit that you have what it takes to succeed in the academic world. Unfortunately, you are flat broke and still haven't found a job. The refrigerator is empty and, no matter how much salt you put on it, that degree isn't going to be edible. You need an entry level job and you need it now.

It's not for lack of trying. You have posted your resume on the various job boards and mailed hundreds of letters to different corporations who had entry level jobs available. You have been on the phone every day calling new prospects and even went to a number of interviews. It just seems that every time you apply for an entry level job, someone else gets it. If this is the case, maybe it is time to make some changes.

In a recent survey, employers were asked what the most important thing was when they were hiring for entry level jobs. Surprisingly, it wasn't the college degree or work experience. It wasn't even the individuals grades. Instead, employers were most interested in how an individual would fit into their corporate culture.

If you seem to always be the odd man out when it comes to finding an entry level job, it may be time to spend a little more time researching the feel of the corporation you want to join. Take the time to look over their web sites, advertisements and other media to ascertain their corporate values and find a better way to blend these into your resume. By doing so, you may find yourself fitting in to a new entry level job.

Posted by Larry Ray Palmer on June 4, 2008 at 11:54 AM | Leave a Comment (0)

How does your company measure up to the demands of talented graduates? Implementing effective workforce planning strategies reduce the unfortunate layoffs during economic downturns. These developments have created a new trend among human resource professionals - workforce planning . In this article, we will look into three aspects of workforce planning: increasing HR personnel's involvement in company plans, discovering weaknesses in the organizations, and focusing on the organization's growth.

HR Is the Decision-Maker

Human Resource managers and supervisors are major decision makers in the hiring process. Companies that exclude the HR department face failure in recruiting top talent for their company's needs. According to the Global Workforce Planning Survey, companies that integrate workforce planning are flexible for economic changes such as this recession that slashed over 100,000 jobs. Employers with highly skilled personnel kept the hard-to-find talent while hiring new grads with exceptional skill sets. With this in mind, the HR department's goal should be to align talent demands by discovering the company's weaknesses before we hit another recession. In "Benchmarking 'The Value of Workforce Planning'", Candice Arnold reviews the impact of workforce planning for organizations that plan to lose skills, talent, and knowledge during company cutbacks. This recognition of potential weaknesses is one reason of why workforce planning is vital to finding weaknesses in an organization during recession.

Discover Weaknesses in the Organization

Is there a weakness in the talent of your organization? Industry standards change every year, so your company must remain involved to stay globally competitive. Your can do this by allowing HR personnel to adjust the educational needs of employees through workforce training programs. The training used by personnel will sharpen and strengthen weak skill sets throughout the organization. Companies that practice on-going training are considered the top in their industries; if you want to strengthen your organization, allow HR personnel to decide which educational programs are appropriate for advanced training.

Focus on the Organization's Growth

Workforce planning allows companies to focus on growth by forecasting talent needs for three to five years. Experts suggest the value of workforce planning exceeds other preparations necessary for successful recruiting. In some organizations, the lack of recruiting budgets can keep an organization's talent low. High employee retention is the number one issue for most organizations without proper workforce planning strategies. Would you like to succeed through future recessions? Remember the reasons why workforce planning will leave your company flexible. According to Peter Rowes, CEO of Infohrm (the Global Workforce Planning Survey administrators), "We are eagerly anticipating the 2008 results to clarify how progressive organizations establish a strong foundation for workforce planning." It's apparent that the opportunity to compare last year's results with this year will provide invaluable insight for HR professionals implementing workforce planning.

By: Tahjia Chapman is a writer for CollegeRecruiter.com at http://www.CollegeRecruiter.com, the leading job board for college students searching for internships and recent graduates hunting for entry level jobs and other career opportunities.

Article courtesy of the Recruiting Blogswap, a content exchange service sponsored by CollegeRecruiter.com, a leading site for college students looking for internships and recent graduates searching entry-level jobs and other career opportunities.

Posted by Lisa Colbert, CollegeRecruiter.com on June 3, 2008 at 9:10 AM | Leave a Comment (0)

For the individual interested in making their start in an entry level job of the entertainment sector, there are a few college courses that may assist you in your career. With the push towards animated films and video gaming, computer science related courses are becoming associated with the entertainment field as well as with their more traditional roles.

If you are interested in finding entry level entertainment jobs, positions are available for animators, editors and sound effect personnel as well as a variety of other technologically demanding jobs. For these positions, degrees in the field of information technology, multimedia or animations are excellent starting points to work from in finding an entry level job.

Other entry level entertainment positions include different skill sets such as the planning and implementation of advertising campaigns for the industry or the location of talent. These various career opportunities can be prepared for by seeking out college courses that relate to the necessary job skills and requirements for the individual position.

To gain additional work experience and further your network of industry contacts, consider devoting some time to an internship in the field. The use of internships to augment work experience and education is widespread in the field of entertainment and the skills you learn during your internship period may prove extremely valuable to your long-term career goals.

If you are seeking an entry level entertainment job or an internship opportunity in this field, consult the entry level job and internship pages at collegerecruiter.com to find opening in your area of expertise.

Posted by Larry Ray Palmer on June 2, 2008 at 11:15 PM | Leave a Comment (0)

For the college student seeking to recoup their educational expenses quickly, entering the field of construction can be the fast track to highly paid entry level jobs. One of the best ways to enter this field and locate these high paid entry level jobs is by joining one of the various trade unions as an apprentice.

Joining a union is usually a simple task of filling out the applicant information and paying the dues required for membership. Even though these dues can seem a bit high at the time of the application, you should be able to recoup this money in short order within one or two assignments. Entry level jobs vary according to the individual trade and the length of the job as well as the pay scale are equally variable but most union jobs will pay very handsomely and offer some very nice perks, such as a retirement fund or discounted health insurance.

Entry level jobs can be found in any union but many people just starting in the construction field have found the laborers union to be a perfect fit for their needs because the tasks required of the entry level employee are usually not very complex and are basically easy to learn. Other unions, such as the boilermakers, electrical workers or pipe fitters, may require some knowledge or special skills before the worker is ready to be sent out on entry level jobs. The pay scale for these union employees is typically a bit higher but if you do not plan to establish a long-term career in these industries, then the less formal unions may be more suited to your present needs. Almost all unions will require a certain amount of travel and this can often encompass 90% of their available work so if you are wanting to be home with your family every night, this isn't the option for you. For the newly graduated college student who doesn't yet have the constraints of family life, the union offers nearly unparalleled opportunities for travel and profit.

In fewer words, the various unions offer a closely bound network of fellow workers and the ability to locate entry level jobs quickly that the individual may have trouble finding on their own. The union brotherhood and camaraderie, as well as the training supplied make entry level construction jobs as a union laborer a wise choice for the unencumbered individual seeking to pay down college debts quickly.

Posted by Larry Ray Palmer on June 2, 2008 at 11:11 PM | Leave a Comment (0)

Are you a college student interested in a well paid entry level job that can lead into a productive career? Do you have a great deal of patience and empathy for those who are experiencing disabilities? Can you communicate effectively with others, both by listening and making yourself clearly understood? If so, then the field of audiology may provide an entry level job to suit your needs.

Expected to make a major up turn in hiring as the current group forming the middle aged generation continues to age over the next ten years, the entry level job market in audiology will find itself very understaffed. This will result in decreased competition and increased salary for available entry level employment opportunities for today's college students. If you want to be part of this growing trend of the future and reap some of the benefits for yourself, action is required today.

At present, entry level jobs for audiologists require a completed masters degree in the field of audiology as well as licensing requirements in most states. Additional work experience or internships are also considered prerequisite in many areas. On a national level, the ability to pass the Praxis Series of the Educational Testing Service is required of any audiologist seeking certification in the field. The earning potential of entry level jobs in audiology is far ranging as illustrated by a report from the U.S. Department Of Labor in 2002 that estimated the annual salary of these workers to be in the range of $32,000 to $73,000 with the average audiologist earning $52,000 in that year.

Posted by Larry Ray Palmer on June 2, 2008 at 10:56 PM | Leave a Comment (0)

Partnering with a staffing firm is an opportunity to reduce your recruiting time. Most of the work is taken care of by professionals with years of experience. Partnering with a successful staffing firm is a good step in managing your recruiting campaigns. Staffing firms have a database full of highly qualified candidates that could match your organization's needs. Your responsibility is to choose a reputable firm with experience in high retention rates. Why are the experience, reputation, and successful retention rate important in choosing a staffing firm? We will review the details of this in our article because we want you to choose a partner that will get the job done.

Experience

An experienced staffing firm has a methodological way of acquiring new talent for their clients. The firm should have experience or expertise in finding candidates with the right skills and abilities to ease into your organization. Their interviewing processes should include virtual assessments, face-to-face meetings, and thorough background searches. Your prospective partner should have several years of experience in recruiting candidates in highs and lows of your industry's demands. The staffing firm's experience and reputation tell a story of how well they work with their clients.

Reputation

The reputation of a staffing firm is a supreme factor of their capabilities in placing qualified candidates in your organization. What are the clients saying about the staffing firm's abilities? Can you contact previous clients to inquire about the process used to place candidates within their organizations? Use your HR skills to screen potential partners by using the best practices in recruiting. Your potential partner should have data stating the retention rates of their placements in organizations. If this information is unavailable, you should consider finding a company that has that information available. Remember, the data is concrete and you need to feel confident in their abilities to assist you in your recruiting efforts.

Retention Rates

How long has the firm worked with a particular organization? You can ask for professional references from clients who have worked with the recruiter for years. The retention rates of their placements should explain their ability to coordinate candidates to fit into certain organizational cultures. For instance, would you hire a candidate with no intentions of monitoring their adaptation to the company culture? Your company's needs must match suitable characteristics of candidates. Staffing firms with high retention rates, strong reputations, and experience are the best partners for any business.

Please consider the above factors during your search for a strong staffing partner. If you want to learn more about the benefits of partnering with staffing firms, check out Benefits of the Temporary Help and Staffing Services Industry. The increased work week has left many businesses turning to the staffing industry for help in coordinating talent. Take advantage of the skills of other recruiters to locate the best candidates for your organization. This will not only make you look good, but it will help move the company forward.

By: -- Tahjia Chapman a Staff Writer for CollegeRecruiter.com, the leading job board for college students searching for internships and recent graduates hunting for entry level jobs and other career opportunities.

Article courtesy of the Recruiting Blogswap, a content exchange service sponsored by CollegeRecruiter.com, a leading site for college students looking for internships and recent graduates searching entry-level jobs and other career opportunities.

Posted by Lisa Colbert, CollegeRecruiter.com on May 16, 2008 at 8:11 AM | Leave a Comment (1)

Employers 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.

Posted by Tahjia Chapman on May 15, 2008 at 3:50 PM | Leave a Comment (0)

What would you do to influence Gen Y to work for you? Gen Y is the only generation known for more frequent job hopping than previous generations due to economic conditions. Employers who are interested in great talent need more than high paying salaries to keep the attention of Gen Y. Recent college grads are worried about employment as well as employment perks offered by employers. As asked in the beginning of our article, what would you do to influence students to work for you? We suggest you ask recruits about their expectations, create a career track, and offer advancement opportunities in the beginning.

Ask Recruits About Their Expectations

For today's employers, knowledge of a recruit's expectations can determine how well you retain him or her. According to over 5,000 surveys conducted in 2006 regarding job satisfaction, Gen Y Hates Their Jobs pinpoints that 60 percent of Gen Y was dissatisfied with their positions. In 2008, we have no idea how worse it could be that's why it is important to speak to the graduates. The opinions of Gen Y will determine the turnover of your organization within the next ten years so you need to prepare. Ease the tension of recent grads by listening to their concerns related to expectations, job satisfaction, and career development. With knowledge of all of these factors, you can create a career track program within your organization to assist new recruits.

Create A Career Track

If you are aware of the recruit's needs, you can develop a career track suited for them. Assisting in their development will not only leave recruits engaged, but creates opportunities to mold leaders. A successful mentor program can instill lasting loyalty in recruits. Your mentors can work with new recruits to achieve their career objectives with your company. Analyze the career opportunities available, then allow new employees to evaluate which opportunities fit their strengths. An innovative employee develops their weaknesses with assistance from their employer. With this in mind, you can strengthen the character of your employees by helping them achieve their career objectives.

Offer Advancement Opportunities

Gen Y's want to know where they stand in an organization. Announce advancement opportunities to the most qualified candidates. Gen Y's want positions with prominent responsibilities. Place Gen Y in positions that fit their abilities, education, and skill to encourage professional growth. What would you do to encourage professional growth in your recruits? Gen Y's needs are a bit complex to employers; learn about the needs of recent college grads then prepare to acquire talent for your company.

By: -- Tahjia Chapman a Staff Writer for CollegeRecruiter.com, the leading job board for college students searching for internships and recent graduates hunting for entry level jobs and other career opportunities.

Article courtesy of the Recruiting Blogswap, a content exchange service sponsored by CollegeRecruiter.com, a leading site for college students looking for internships and recent graduates searching entry-level jobs and other career opportunities.

Posted by Lisa Colbert, CollegeRecruiter.com on May 14, 2008 at 8:35 AM | Leave a Comment (0)

IT positions are the hardest to fill and the new wave of talent seems to make them easier for high tech recruiters to fill. With over 3,000 new IT grads entering the market, high tech recruiters are fumbling over highly talented candidates waiting for employment. So, what is the best thing for the recruiters to do? Remain informed of the newest hiring trends in the IT industry, use online job posting sites, and incorporate virtual simulation tools to distinguish candidates. After reading our article, you can determine which strategy is the best in recruiting candidates for open IT positions in your organization.

New Trends in The IT Industry

The new hiring trends in the IT industry change every year. Your company's IT support is an important variable in determining your competitiveness within the global market. With new IT grads reaching out for employment, you must take the time to review their qualifications based on the talent demands in your industry. You must also practice workforce planning to forecast future talent needs for your organization. If you are unfamiliar with these practices, you may lose leverage in your industry. What does your company do to prepare for the talent search? As workplace planning enters the spotlight for recruiters, new recruits are in for a new beginning. Companies with workplace planning strategies can expect a substantial amount of candidates applying for positions.

Use Online Job Posting Sites for Entry Level Candidates

Recruiters who use online job posting sites can filter through candidates by searching resume databases. Emphasizing online job posting sites cuts the time in reviewing resumes that do not match the current needs of your organization. With www.CollegeRecruiter.com, you can simply place ads for open positions so qualified candidates respond. Using an online job posting site to recruit IT techs is one of two steps in examining your potential employees. Implementing virtual simulation applications increases the chances of interviewing the most qualified candidates.

Incorporate Virtual Assessment Tools For Recruiting

As stated in IT Employment Surges in the US, new recruiting tools are needed to secure the best talent with online applications. Virtual simulation gives recruiters an idea of what actions potential candidates will take in a real business situation. Recent grads with a sense of professionalism could provide outstanding responses to the virtual simulation tool, but the final decision is for recruiters. As a recruiter, you are responsible for choosing a fit that fills your company's talent demand and culture.

By: -- Tahjia Chapman a Staff Writer for CollegeRecruiter.com, the leading job board for college students searching for internships and recent graduates hunting for entry level jobs and other career opportunities.

Article courtesy of the Recruiting Blogswap, a content exchange service sponsored by CollegeRecruiter.com, a leading site for college students looking for internships and recent graduates searching entry-level jobs and other career opportunities.

Posted by Lisa Colbert, CollegeRecruiter.com on May 14, 2008 at 8:30 AM | Leave a Comment (0)

The Internet has waved it's magic wand again and a new tool has fell into the hands of the recent college graduate looking for entry level job opportunities. No longer do you have to pass up a golden opportunity for an entry level job in the field you always wanted because you couldn't afford to risk the cash to travel several hours from home or take a week off from your regular job to travel to an interview on the other side of the country. The power of the Internet has solved this with its new brain child, the virtual interview.

The virtual interview has a lot in common with the traditional interview with some very distinct differences, the main one being the lack of a face to face meeting. This facet of the virtual interview can be a bit unsettling for the first time or two but quickly becomes more natural. The use of audio and video equipment connected to your computer can make this lack of proximity seem almost negligible, even with an interviewer for an entry level position located halfway around the world from you. Thus, it is important to put your best foot forward in the virtual interview just as in the real world.

Make sure to dress appropriately and have everything you need for the interview prepared before hand and within easy reach of your computer. Additionally, make sure the area that will be within the view of your video equipment is organized and businesslike as this will be observed by your interviewer and help in forming their opinions. If you have children, a roommate or pets that might create a disturbance during your virtual interview, arrange for them to be somewhere else while you are interviewing for your entry level job.

By following these tips, a virtual interview could get you the entry level job you want while sparing you the expense of travel for the sake of an uncertainty.

Posted by Larry Ray Palmer on May 13, 2008 at 5:06 PM | Leave a Comment (0)

For college students interested in a career in the aerospace engineering field, there is both good and bad news on the horizon. The bad news is that the demand for aerospace engineers is expected to decline over the next few years due to competition from engineering firms in foreign countries and the decrease in dependence upon air travel. The good news is that many college students are only listening to the bad news and avoiding this field of study to the point that there may be a shortage of available aerospace engineering graduates to fill these entry level jobs when they become available. This means that today's college students will have less competition for these high paid entry level jobs after graduation and may actually find themselves being actively recruited for positions with major aerospace engineering firms to fill positions that are being vacated by retiring aerospace engineering employees.

Aerospace engineering students may expect to find jobs in their fields designing aircraft or working in the astronautic engineering field designing the vehicles used in space exploration. Additional work may be found in military applications designing missiles and other ballistic products for the defense department.

In addition to entry level jobs in the fields of aerospace engineering and astronautic engineering, the two realms which have been the classic domain of aerospace engineering students, there are anticipated entry level job openings in fields not traditionally associated with this career path including new jobs in the automotive design industry. These entry level jobs are expected to open as the demand for more aerodynamically designed vehicles rises.

When you are ready to find your entry level job in the aerospace engineering field, consider using the resources at Collegerecruiter.com to find your perfect match.

Posted by Larry Ray Palmer on May 13, 2008 at 4:58 PM | Leave a Comment (0)

If you are considering an entry level job in aviation mechanics after graduation, the future is truly a bright one. With the decrease in American dependence on aircraft transportation after the year 2001, the field settled into a minimal growth rate but as people become more comfortable with aircraft travel and current workers reach retirement age or change occupations, the amount of entry level jobs in this field are expected to rise.

The competition for these entry level jobs will be quite sparse if present trends are an indication as the number of students enrolled in courses for aviation mechanics will be far lower than the demand for entry level employees in the field after their graduation. By the year 2012, there is expected to be a huge shortage in aircraft mechanics as many currently employed individuals will be reaching retirement age thus opening thousands of entry level jobs in the field each year. Many more currently employed aircraft mechanics will leave the field for other jobs in related fields.

In addition to the retirement and changing occupations of current airline mechanics, the entry level job market will be wide open because the majority of students with skills that are marketable in this field are choosing to go to traditional colleges and use their skills in other fields which offer better working conditions such as the computer science industry.

For those currently seeking entry level job opportunities in this field, smaller companies specializing in commuter flights and regional ticket sales are the most accessible points for finding entry level job openings. These smaller companies are experiencing a huge rate of growth in their industry and offer more entry level job openings than the larger airline companies, at present. Though the pay for entry level jobs with smaller airlines may be significantly lower, the lack of competition for these entry level jobs may be enough to compensate for this.

Posted by Larry Ray Palmer on May 13, 2008 at 4:54 PM | Leave a Comment (0)

As a college student, you likely have strong thoughts and feelings about the condition of the world we live in. You may wonder how much of a future your children or grandchildren will have with the increase in pollution and its effects on the earths natural cycles. Luckily, there is a career path that allows you to make a difference in this area. That career path is the field of Agricultural Engineering, where engineering skills are coupled with the agricultural sciences to produce great benefits.

The entry level jobs in the agricultural engineering field of the future are likely to include projects to optimize the production of food and fuel crops, reduce over all pollution and enhance the conservation of soil and water. The agricultural engineer may also find entry level jobs as a consultant, a researcher or even independently working in their own farming and livestock operations.

The future entry level job market for agricultural engineering graduates is expected to grow rapidly as the demand for increased production and heightened conservation efforts take a stronger hold. Farmers will require greater yields with less pollution and the enhanced ability to renew their land with specially engineered crops and fertilization techniques so the entry level job of the agricultural engineering student will prove to be quite rewarding, both from a personal standpoint and financially.

As with other professions, jobs in the agricultural engineering field differ greatly in pay scale according to the area where you live, the amount of experience you have and the technical aspects of the job. In the year 2002, the average agricultural engineer earned an annual salary of $50,700 while some earned less than $35,590 annually and others in the field had annual salaries in excess of $87,220. In almost all cases, the greater the amount of education the agricultural engineer had, the higher their annual salary was.

Posted by Larry Ray Palmer on May 13, 2008 at 4:49 PM | Leave a Comment (0)

When ocean going fishermen go to sea, they generally have along voyage ahead of them. Why? Because the fish they seek aren't always in the same locations. They may put down the net in an area that was teeming with fish the day before and find nothing or they may go to an area that desolate a few hours before and fill their nets. To compensate for this erratic behavior in their quarry, they have developed a time tested and proven strategy of using large nets and covering a greater range of territory. The entry level job seeker can learn a lot from this strategy.

Entry level jobs are seldom going to land in your lap, just as the fish aren't going to willingly leap into the fisherman's boats. To find an entry level job requires work and perseverance as well as a sound strategy. By knowing where to look and making your range as wide as possible, you greatly improve your odds of finding the entry level position you are looking for.

One of the most over worked areas to look for entry level employment opportunities is the classifieds section of the local newspaper. Years ago, one could find a job through this source but the world has moved on since that time and there are much better ways to search for the jobs you want now. To illustrate the point, my local paper comes out once a week. This weeks copy had four advertisements for employment. Of those, two were probably legitimate and the other two were questionable. If you used this as an average week and answered the two legitimate ads for a year, you would have filed one hundred and four applications in a years time. Yes, you could have got hired from the first application but how many other people were applying for that same job? The odds aren't very good.

To improve these odds, add to your entry level job seeking equipment. Try your hand with Internet job posting boards such as the one found at CollegeRecruiter.com or with networking to meet others who have found jobs in the field you are interested in. Keep an online resume updated and posted in places where recruiters will see it. These things will all work to extend your job hunting nets over a wide range of career producing waters.

Posted by Larry Ray Palmer on May 13, 2008 at 4:43 PM | Leave a Comment (0)

If you are a recent college graduate looking for your first entry level job, you want to make sure everything is done perfectly during your job search so that you can begin your career on good footing. You likely have considered many options during your job search, from paid entry level job search boards to any number of other services which are often used by entry level job seekers. If you are now considering hiring a professional to write your resume for you, is this necessary or even advantageous?

It is true that a professionally written resume can be a powerfully influencing factor for executives hiring entry level employees. The professionally written resume has been worked over until it flows smoothly and eloquently. But is it really necessary to pay a professional resume writer at this point in your career?

To be truthful, the simple answer is no. With a bit of effort, you can create a very professional looking resume on your own. All that is really required is attention to detail and aesthetics, as well as thoroughly proofreading your work and editing the wording of the resume so that it creates a clearly defined statement of who you are and what you can bring to the bargaining table for the entry level position you desire.

As I stated in the previous paragraph, you don't absolutely need to hire a professional resume writer but that statement should be qualified. There are times when a professionally written resume might prove to be an asset. If you find yourself lacking in the necessary skills to produce professional appearing resumes or you have a large volume of accomplishments, education and work experience that you don't have time or desire to write about on your own, hiring a professional resume writer to handle the work for you may be a very good option.

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If I were sitting across from you on the bus and asked you what your goals are, what would you say? Likely, your list would include things like early retirement or buying a bigger house but could you be more specific? Could those goals help you find an entry level job?

True, they may provide the incentive to look for an entry level position but such broad goals often do more to undermine our search because they seem so far away. What kind of goals do you need to get the entry level job you want?

It is actually fairly simple. If broad ranging goals make us apathetic, short ranged specific goals can pull us out of the slump and motivate us to achieve success. These goals aren't of extreme difficulty or even glaring success but are small and attainable while being forward moving. These short term goals are specific to a task and time line thus making them incentives for immediate action.

If you find yourself in need of short term goals to assist you in your search for entry level employment opportunities, consider a few questions to assist you in formulating these goals.

* Where do I want to be in six months and how can I get there? Then don't answer it as employed and get a job. Be specific. Say "I want to be working in this field or for this company and I will do this to get there.

* Why do I want meet this goal? Again, be specific. It's not enough to say you want something, you have to know why you want it.

* Can I meet this goal in the time line specified? Setting an unattainable goal is setting yourself up for disappointment and failure. By considering this question, you will set attainable goals and be able to reach them, thus inspiring you to set greater goals. Build your way up to the goals you want to achieve.

By setting specific, short term goals you will improve your ability to find the entry level job that will lead to fulfillment of your long term goals and aspirations.

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As a college student, you are likely young, inclined towards new experiences and willing to learn. If you are also fond of seeing new places and meeting new people, the opportunities found in international internships are something you should really take the time to look into.

International internships offer the chance to see the world while working at a job, usually of a humanitarian type but not always, and meeting new people. These international internship opportunities are available in a wide range of locations and pay scales. Some international internships are unpaid, though they usually provide room and board, while others are paid internships that provide a small amount of financial recompense for the work you deliver. The humanitarian internships provide a great way to help others and find the better parts of humanity within yourself which can be a very enlightening and moving experience. Both paid and unpaid internships offer a great way to have new cultural experiences, meet new people and see places you might have, otherwise, never even heard of, often on someone else's expense account.

In addition to the benefits provided by travel and social experiences, the international internship provides further benefits that can be of great assistance to you when you return from your tour and start looking for entry level jobs closer to home. These benefits are the valuable work experience and hands on training you will receive during your internship experience as well as the network you will be developing. Working side by side with other interns like yourself as well as those who have offered the opportunity, you have the occasion to make new friends and acquaintances with the people who will be leading the corporate world. This network of friends may prove very valuable in future job seeking activities.

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This may seem like an elusive dream. Everyone wants to find the entry level job they have always dreamed of and, at times, it may seem you are the last person on the list who is going to ever find work. Though it seems to be a daunting task, successfully finding an entry level job that is both fulfilling and monetarily rewarding is possible. If you are a recent college graduate looking for your first entry level job, how can you experience success in finding a job that makes you happy?

The most important part of successful job hunting is finding out who you are. Take the time to think about your goals, skills and abilities and assess what things are important to you. Then use this knowledge of yourself to assist you in choosing what entry level jobs to apply for. Just like your favorite pair of jeans, when an entry level job is properly fitted to you, it just feels right. It's comfortable and can even be enjoyable but when an entry level job is beyond the range of your abilities or goes in a direction leading away from your personal objectives, it's almost as comfortable as trying to fit into the jeans you wore in kindergarten. It just isn't going to work out and you are never going to feel successful.

If you are interested in finding an entry level job that is right for you, consider exploring the opportunities found on the Entry Level Job and Internship Page at CollegeRecruiter.com to see just where your perfect fit is.

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For those interested in advertising careers after college graduation, the power of creating a network of industry contacts can be very helpful when the time comes to find an entry level job in their chosen field. If you are in this group, there are several great associations you should consider membership in.

One such association is the American Advertising Federation, which provides a unique network that covers all areas of the advertising industry. This group will provide you with information on available entry level jobs and internship opportunities, as well as notices of upcoming educational opportunities and conferences in the field.

Another very large networking association is the American Marketing Association with over thirty eight thousand members that span every area of the marketing and advertising field. This full service association is a great way to find out about entry level employment opportunities and further develop your personal network of contacts within the field of advertising.

If your plan is to be involved with retail marketing, consider joining the Association Of Retail Marketing Services for a complete list of contact information for all of its members. This list can prove to be a valuable aid in building your own network and find opportunities for internships or entry level jobs in the field of retail marketing.

If you plan to be part of the trend towards furthering Internet advertising, the eBusiness Association is an excellent source of educational event information as well as current news in this field. Members of this association are taught proper application of the Internet marketing techniques to amplify their success and overall performance.

This is just four of the many advertising associations available to you as a college student interested in entry level jobs in the advertising field. There are many more excellent organizations that can be found with a small amount of research. Using these and other associations to build your network can make your job of finding entry level employment opportunities much easier when the time comes.

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For those college students with the urge to be close to the action and the roar of the big birds, aerospace technology is a field of study with many lucrative entry level jobs. Entry level positions ranging from design to maintenance and everything in between are available and provide some of the highest paid entry level positions for today's college student.

The entry level job of the aircraft mechanic can be subdivided into several categories as there are many different forms of aircraft which each assume their own special skill requirements. General job requirements in this field are maintaining aircraft to prevent safety and mechanical failures in a timely manner. These positions require a thorough knowledge of the aircraft you will be working on and the ability to communicate with flight crews to understand where the problem is originating from.

A further subdivision of this entry level job classification is that of the avionics technician. This entry level job involves the repair and maintenance of navigation, radar and communications equipment onboard the aircraft. Since much of this work involves the repair of computerized systems and finely tuned instrumentation, the entry level job of the avionic technician can be very extensive, especially as more and more of the onboard avionic equipment is becoming technologically advanced.

Depending upon the type of entry level job you are seeking in this field, the amount of required education varies with a minimum FAA standard of 1,900 hours of classroom instruction or 18 moths of work experience for certification as an aircraft mechanic. Part of this work experience can be earned in particular Armed Forces assignments so students seeking a career in this field may do well to consider a tour with the Armed Forces before college, especially with the benefits to ones resume and the scholarship opportunities offered.

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Are you aware that most job opportunities never get as far as the classified ads or job posting boards? As a college graduate looking for entry level job opportunities, you should know this fact and the reason behind it. Most of the entry level job opportunities will never reach publication outside of the companies where they are offered because they will already be filled by that point. Through the use of networking and word of mouth, most companies can find the entry level employees they need because their current employees are willing to supply a stream of fresh, qualified job seekers to their doorsteps.

If you want one of these entry level positions, how do you go about getting on the inside track? Quite simply, by doing your homework. If the entry level positions you want are going to the friends and acquaintances of the companies current employees, it only makes good sense that you need to get acquainted with some of these people.

Using networking sites on the Internet is a great way to do this. Places like Myspace.com offer searches based on employers or professions and these make a great place to start. If you want to work for a specific company, target your search to current and former employees of that company. If your search is more broad ranging, search by professions or the geographical area where you would like to work.

When you have located an employee of the company or a professional in your field, introduce yourself. You don't have to jump right in and say "Hey, I need a job. Help me out." Rather, you want to spend some time making friends with those individuals in your field and developing a network. Once your network is developed, then you could bring up the subject of entry level positions within their company or profession or, if you are in no big hurry, you could just wait until they volunteer the information.

By developing this network, you go into an entry level job knowing a bit about the company you propose to work for and, quite possibly, with a good referral from your new found friends. Doing your homework can pay great dividends for the entry level job seeker.

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In the past few years, we have seen a slump in the hiring patterns and recruitment efforts of corporations due to the uncertainties of the economic future but the trend is slowly going into a reversal. As the economy returns to its growth stage, corporations are seeing the need to put their college recruitment teams back on the campuses and this is a good thing for future college graduates who will be looking for entry level positions in the next few years.

Though the numbers of college students being hired are still down at present, the recruiting teams want current students to know they will have entry level job opportunities when they are ready for them. To this end, they are making their corporations known on campuses across the country, including some that had not been particularly targeted by entry level job recruiters in the past, thus diversifying their interests and making it possible to recruit from a larger body of potential employees.

Large corporations are also realizing the value of the Internet to the college student and have begun to develop a recruiting presence there as well. By offering web sites with information about the entry level positions in their company and what these involve, as well as tools and gadgets that make the site more useful and interactive, these corporations are creating an audience among current college students that they hope to maintain after graduation. Additionally, these sites often offer chat rooms, where one can talk with current employees of the company, or the opportunity for virtual interviews. Some sites even offer bonuses to college students who might consider signing with their company later in the form of quality job tips and aptitude tests to determine if the individual is a fit for their company.

The recruiters are returning, be they on the campus or online. Will you be ready to seize the entry level job opportunity that awaits you?

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Do you possess good people skills? Are you the type of person your friends seek out when they are wanting to know about a product that can fulfill their needs? Do you deal well with stressful situations and deadlines? Can you work equally well when positioned independently or within the framework of a team? If so, you might be a candidate for an entry level advertising job.

For those who wish to enter the advertising business with an entry level position, a strong command of the written language and copy writing skills are imperative and these should be coupled with skills listed above. You will be working in close or even direct contact with the clientele your company provides these services for so your abilities to deal with stress and demanding or difficult personalities is crucial. Creativity is also a necessary requirement as most of the work involved in entry level advertising jobs is produced from one's own thoughts and imagination, which is the key to successful marketing campaigns.

Entry level jobs in this field are not generally high paid situations but with experience and a successful portfolio, the financial aspect of this career can be greatly improved upon. For higher paid entry level positions or to improve your chances of finding and entry level job in this already crowded job market, consider taking part in an internship opportunity to further hone your skills and gain experience in hands on work.

Though the present job market is quite competitive for entry level advertising jobs, the availability of these positions may see a rise in the future as more and more companies diversify their advertising techniques to make full use of the advertising budgets.

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If you are a college student interested in starting a career in the advertising sector after graduation, there are several interesting entry level positions available to you. This article will discuss a few of those positions and the duties they involve.

The advertising media planner is responsible for the pathway that advertising media takes to get into the hands of the targeted audience. Using the fields of televisions, print media, radio and the Internet, the advertising media planner distributes the message the company wishes to be delivered. The advertising media manager is responsible for choosing the best medium for disbursing this information and may employ a variety of media choices in their work. Thus, the targeted audience is reached by whatever means is necessary. For this reason, you may see advertisements aimed at the older generation being placed in printed news media or those targeting college age individuals being placed on the Internet.

Another entry level job that is closely tied to the advertising media planner is that of media traffic personnel. These people research the different forms of media and the people who use each form to discover their viability for advertising. They then work with the advertising media planner to purchase advertising space or time slots for the areas and times where the advertising media planner has chosen to place their messages.

One of the most important entry level jobs in the advertising world is that of the creative department. Without these people, none of the other entry level positions would even exist. The creative department includes the writers who create the ad copy, the illustrators who supply the graphics and other creative minds who assist in the formulation of the advertising media.

This has been just a short list of some of the various entry level jobs in the field of advertising and it is by no means a complete list. Hopefully, it has given you some ideas of where you might be interested in positioning yourself with an advertising career. If so, the entry level job and internship pages at CollegeRecruiter.com make a great place to start your search for entry level job opportunities.

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What does your religion mean to you? To most people, their religion is a belief system that represents their morals and values. It is a guide on how to live their daily lives. At times, you may have heard about controversy involving people expressing their religious beliefs while at work. There may be occasions when employees want to practice their beliefs away from the job as well.

Now, federal law says that employers must "reasonably accommodate" their employees right to exercise religion. Companies employing over 15 workers fall into this category. The only way employers can make an argument against the law is to provide evidence of the harm that may be done to their business. Among the types of accommodations that can be made on behalf of workers are shift exchanges, flexible scheduling, and lunch time; these can all be traded in for an employee's right to leave work due to religious reasons. If possible, employees should schedule time off around the time they need, using vacation time or unpaid days.

When workers need time off, they do not have to prove their religious affiliation to employers as a way to support their beliefs. The United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) believes that a more diverse work environment is a cause of the federal law supporting employees' religious beliefs. There has been an increase in religious discrimination lawsuits; in 2007, the EEOC reported 2,900 of them, more than two times the number in 1992. Some of these lawsuits involved matters like missing work for religious holidays or being dressed in religious clothes at work. Depending on a company's size, discrimination lawsuits can cost employers between $50,000 and $300,000, not including back pay.

For any recent college graduates looking for entry level jobs and college students searching for internships, know that potential employers cannot ask about your religious background or how it can affect your work schedule. Employers are allowed to specify how much time a job requires. It is a good idea for employees who are steadfast in their religious beliefs to be upfront with employers about their obligations once hired, or made aware of them; this comes from the Anti-Defamation League.

In our society, employees' religious rights should be respected. While employers may not agree with a specific religion, they can respect that workers' religious beliefs are a part of who they are. As long as both sides have an understanding, they can work together peacefully. Who would have thought that the law might affect religion in a positive way?

Source: Associated Press- The Morning News

By: -- William Frierson a Staff Writer for CollegeRecruiter.com, the leading job board for college students searching for internships and recent graduates hunting for entry level jobs and other career opportunities.

Article courtesy of the Recruiting Blogswap, a content exchange service sponsored by CollegeRecruiter.com, a leading site for college students looking for internships and recent graduates searching entry-level jobs and other career opportunities.

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The 65-hour work week keeps professionals away from home almost twenty percent more than in the past. Now, many stay connected to their jobs by personal digital assistants (PDAs), smart phones, and email. Technology cannot replace the personal attention you receive from your family and friends. Many recruiters find themselves in a bind due to the high demands of corporate clients and impatient candidates. The best strategy for reducing stress is to identify time management issues, adjust to new technologies and recruiting trends, and collaborate with successful staffing firms.

Identify Time Management Issues

If you never seem to have enough time, you should review your time management skills. Sometimes the work becomes a part of your private life; this ends the idea of enjoyment and increases stress. In the midst of it all, recruiters are learning how to break away from high-level stress associated with finding talent for their organizations. Time management issues can arise from new technologies. Implementing new technologies can cause stress for recruiters because training seminars, learning teams, and research require more time than previous years. The competitiveness continues to rise and these technologies places a strain on the time needed away from the workplace. Technology savvy recruiters have adjusted to the changes in order to remain competitive.

Adjust to New Technologies & Trends

With the new technologies breaking international barriers, candidates are using the latest gadgets to market themselves to companies all over the world. International recruiters are taking advantage of these benefits as talented job seekers publish resumes before the world. As a recruiter, you can take advantage of these technologies by adjusting to the new technologies and trends through educational opportunities offered by your company. Educational opportunities reduce time, stress, and discouraging attitudes towards new technologies; training in these technologies makes your work easier. Not only will your work become easier; it will become fulfilling.

Partner with Staffing Firms

Partner with a successful staffing firm to receive the best referrals for your company. You can research the success of staffing firms by contacting clients who have used their services. Your investigation could be a new step into saving time during your 65-hour week. You can take advantage of the partnership to ease the stress of extensive background checks on numerous candidates who may not qualify. Your company will even save money on training because you will have the most qualified candidates. With this in mind, you can begin your search for a successful staffing firm to help you recruit talent for your organization today.

By: -- Tahjia Chapman a Staff Writer for CollegeRecruiter.com, the leading job board for college students searching for internships and recent graduates hunting for entry level jobs and other career opportunities.

Article courtesy of the Recruiting Blogswap, a content exchange service sponsored by CollegeRecruiter.com, a leading site for college students looking for internships and recent graduates searching entry-level jobs and other career opportunities.

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Do you have the ability to look at a situation and quickly see both its good and bad points and be able to devise a strategy to improve upon it? Are you able to effectively communicate this strategy to others? Are you able to point out flaws in a system tactfully and get improvements made? If so, you hold the keys to a promising career as a management consultant.

The field of management consulting is seeing a substantial amount of growth as corporations recognize the need to revamp their way of doing things to meet the changing needs of their industries and remain competitive. Management Consultants are useful to these industries because they can take an outsiders look at the situation and deliver an honest evaluation of what is working for the company and what needs improvement. Even with the substantial growth of this industry, entry level management consulting jobs offer extreme competition. That being the case those possessing a graduate degree, specialized expertise, and skills in salesmanship and public relations stand a much better chance of obtaining an entry level job in this field.

Management consultants are being sought in both the public and private sector for their evaluations of specific problems within a corporation. After evaluating a situation, the management consultant will deliver a report based on their findings, accompanied by suggestions for improvements. In some cases, the management consultant is hired for an additional period of time to implement the changes they have suggested. These specific problems usually include low productivity or out of control expenditures but these are by no means a limit to an entry level management consultants abilities.

Entry level jobs in the management consulting field are well paid with management consultant salaries in 2006 ranging from $39,840 all the way up to $128,330 per year. In addition to their pay, salaried management consultants often receive a benefits package that includes vacation and insurance.

Posted by Larry Ray Palmer on May 3, 2008 at 3:18 PM | Leave a Comment (0)

If you are in the process of earning a degree in the field of computer science while attending college, you may find the future of employment opportunities in that field to be very encouraging. This field of work is projected to see a sixteen percent increase in growth over the decade of 2006 through 2016, which translates into increased opportunity for finding entry level jobs and internships as well as increased wage and benefits packages.

For those college graduates who will be entering the work force during this period of time, the outlook for finding an entry level job in their particular area of this field is very good to excellent as companies that offer these opportunities will be seeking to secure highly trained and skilled entry level employees. As computer systems become more and more interweaved with the global way of life, new jobs will emerge to fill the gaps that are left in the wake of this progress. Additionally, companies that are merely seeking to add an Internet presence today will recognize the value of this resource to a fuller extent and future candidates for entry level jobs may be applied to the improvement of these existing resources.

Presently, entry level jobs within the realm of computer science include networking and information technology, system administration, web design and graphic communications, computer programming and many others, with some of these occupations delivering a yearly salary of well over $150,000 according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics reports.

The future belongs to the field of computer science. Those who prepare now for this revolution are definitely going to be pleased with the results.

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There used to be an old joke about lawyers... Q. What's the difference between a snake and a lawyer? A. Some people like snakes. If you differ in this opinion and want to change the way people feel about this profession by becoming a lawyer, what should you expect?

The practice of law is actually a very rigorous job. Most lawyers who are employed in full time practice work a minimum of fifty hours a week and some work much longer hours. The position requires a high degree of dedication as well as a strict sense of legal ethics. There is a high amount of competition for entry level jobs in the practice of law and those with higher scores in college and law school tend to get the first call for these jobs so flexibility in your geographical placement is a requirement if you seek to find an entry level job as a lawyer. The job is well paid but this is to offset the cost of the lawyers education which involves a minimum of four years in college, three years in law school and passing a state bar exam in most states. For the lawyer who does find an entry level position there is plenty of work as the legal system has found a niche in nearly every part of the American way of life.

Due to the highly competitive nature of the legal job market, may law students find themselves accepting jobs outside of their field of study or for which they are overqualified and eventually resort to private practice. This trend has developed, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics, to the point that twenty seven percent of lawyers are self employed as partners in law firms or in private practice.

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If you are entering college with the idea of going into the practice of law for an entry level job, what educational requirements will you be expected to meet?

Before you ever get your first entry level job as a lawyer, you will be required to attend a minimum of seven years of post high school education in most states. This includes a four year college degree and three years of law school. Though there are no officially sanctioned pre-law classes, the legal student would do well to be proficient at writing, speaking, reading, research and logical thought as these skills are employed on a daily basis by those in the legal profession. It is additionally recommended that your college studies encompass a broad range of interests including foreign languages, public oration, historical studies, government, mathematics, economics and philosophy, as all of these areas fall under the scrutiny of the law and will prove useful to you in your career field. For those seeking entry level jobs or internships in specific areas of the law, attending specialized courses in those areas of study may be helpful as well.

When your four years of college is over, prepare for intense competition to be accepted into almost any law school. The sheer number of applicants to these schools has forced many of these schools to turn away promising law students merely because there were not enough openings for them. To increase your chances of acceptance to the law school you want, apply early, have strong marks in your undergraduate education and use internships to gain work experience.

During the first year and a half of law school expect to spend much of your time studying the core concepts of law and its functions while attending clinics to further your education or being invited to participate in internships. After the first year and a half, the opportunity for specialized law studies becomes available and you may choose to hone your skills in tax, labor or corporate law. For those seeking a further education, an additional year of law school will confer a joint degree that can be specialized to the field of law you wish to pursue.

In addition to these education requirements, the majority of U.S. states require lawyers to attend continuing education courses to stay current with changes to the laws.

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For college students from the state of Colorado or those seeking to migrate there, knowing where to look for entry level jobs is of great importance. Some statistical information from the U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics can shed some important light on where your chances of finding entry level work in this beautiful state might lie. According to the December 2006 reports, the state of Colorado had 2,283,300 workers who brought in an average weekly wage of $877, which was a full $16 higher than the average U.S. weekly wage at the time. The four counties with the highest employment rate were Denver, Arapahoe, El Paso and Jefferson counties. In the county of Denver, there were 439,700 employed workers with an average weekly income of $1,069 which was both the highest employment rate and the highest average wage for the state of Colorado in the fourth quarter of 2006.

An interesting fact is that, while Denver county was the highest ranked county in the state for both employment rate and weekly wages, Arapahoe county was the only other county in the top four employment rated counties to also be in the top four of the weekly wage status. The other two counties with the top weekly wage distinction were Boulder and Douglas counties, with Boulder being the second ranked and Douglas coming in fourth.

For those seeking to find entry level work opportunities in the state of Colorado, the six counties of Denver, Boulder, Arapahoe, Douglas, Jefferson an El Paso, all provide excellent opportunities for finding entry level jobs and high paid careers in a community that is thriving and growing continuously.

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Do you want a career that makes a difference and allows you to help others? Do you want to invest in the future of the world by shaping the minds of the next generation? If you answered yes to these questions, then an entry level job in the educational industry may be just what you need to begin a successful career.

The United States Bureau of Labor and Statistics has revealed on its web site that the second largest industry in this country is Education, which accounts for over thirteen million jobs in the United States. Additional positions are expected to open over the next few years as the current generation of educational service professional reach retirement age and many of these positions will be offered as entry level job opportunities to qualified college graduates in the coming years. If you want to grab hold of this opportunity, what do you need to do?

Advanced planning is necessary as teaching is not something one jumps into lightly. Most teaching positions require a minimum of bachelors degree so decide early on what your passion is and choose your courses accordingly. It is also to be noted that the minimum standard of a bachelors degree pertains mainly to entry level teaching positions with more advanced positions and even some entry level teaching jobs requiring further educational standards such as a Master's degree.

At this point, it is also wise to decide if there is a certain group of students you would prefer to work with. If you like working with young, insatiably curious minds, perhaps an entry level teaching position with Kindergarten and Elementary age students would be to your liking. Do you want to work with students who have a little more knowledge of how the world works and wish to learn how to apply the sciences? Consider a teaching position in a middle or secondary school. Whatever path you choose, an entry level teaching position may be the key to your future.

Posted by Larry Ray Palmer on May 3, 2008 at 2:51 PM | Leave a Comment (0)

For the college student trying to decide what they want to do with the rest of their lives and where they want their career path to lead them, some difficult choices lay in front of them. With so many options available, it is sometimes difficult to settle down on just one point of focus. If you are having trouble finding what direction you want to go with your college courses, may I suggest training for a career in Special Education?

First off, let's take a moment to define what Special Education is. The field of Special Education encompasses a wide age range of students, from toddlers to twenty something's, who possess some degree of physical or mental disability that effects their ability to learn in a normal curriculum. Generally, the Special Education curriculum is just a modification of the general curriculum to better suit the needs of the individual student. In the most severe cases of disability, the Special Education student may go to a special school that is designed for their needs but for the most part, those with special needs can take advantage of the educational opportunities their local school system provides.

Becoming an entry level Special Education teacher can be a rewarding career choice because you are working with people who will struggle and give their best even when you think they have nothing left in them. Watching your students triumph in even small things is a hugely moving experience so every day at work can become an emotional roller coaster. The job is tough. Keeping your patience in tact while helping your students to learn acceptable behaviors and develop emotionally can be trying. Watching a student miss the mark for the umpteenth time can be heart wrenching. But, oh, when they get it right and you see that spark of pride in their eyes, then you will know why you chose an entry level job in Special Education.

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You have just put in your time at college and now you have this really fine degree hanging in a frame on the wall over your mantelpiece. You can sit back and enjoy the good life now. Oh, wait. You say you don't have a mantelpiece... oh, ok. You say you don't even have a wall. You live in a rented apartment where they won't let you hang pictures and degrees on the walls. You didn't even have the money to buy a frame yet because your paying off the student loans. Oh, this won't do, won't do at all. We have got to get you on the right course, my friend. That graphic arts degree is a gold mine.

Graphic Arts have often been maligned as a career students course, taken mainly for something to waste tuition money on as many people did not realize the value of the education these scholars were working towards. For the graphic arts student looking for an entry level job, few positions avail themselves better than that of desktop publishing.

Of all of the desktop publishing employees currently working about thirty five percent are working for newspaper, periodical, book, and directory publishers, with another twenty five percent working in the printing industry. This entry level job can be found without college degrees but for those without prior work experience the college education is preferred by employers.

This entry level position requires a keen eye for detail and aesthetic planning as well as good communication skills and a knowledge of assorted desktop publishing software. If you can master these things, then desktop publishing can provide a lucrative career that makes full use of your graphical arts degree.

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If the field of marketing is of interest to you as a college student, a marketing manager career may be in your future. This entry level job is highly paid to compensate for the long hours and the amount of travel that is required. A highly competitive market leads to prestigious careers for entry level market managers who have exhibited skill in their field of work so the position is highly sought after.

College graduates with either a bachelors or masters degree in the study of business administration make up the majority of entry level marketing job holders. This course of study is highly recommended if you wish to pursue a career in the marketing field. Additional courses in business law, statistics, accounting and finance make the prospective employee even more valuable to companies who are hiring for entry level marketing positions. If you intend to work in the marketing field for technological products, those with a secondary degree in engineering or science are highly prized by companies offering entry level marketing jobs.

Leadership skills are highly desirable in prospective entry level marketing employees as well as the work experience earned through internships while attending college. This entry level job often requires the marketing manager to oversee a small staff of marketing personnel and make decisions regarding the demand and distribution of products in a geographical region.

For those who wish to enter the field of marketing after college, internships are highly recommended as a way to gain work experience and build your network. These internship opportunities are available through the Internship page found at CollegeRecruiter.com.

Posted by Larry Ray Palmer on May 3, 2008 at 2:36 PM | Leave a Comment (0)

College students with a desire to find one of the highest paid entry level jobs should consider preparing for a career in the advertising field. There is a great amount of competition for these high paying jobs and this trend is expected to continue into the future so preparation for finding a career in this field is wise. The position itself requires an extensive amount of travel and long working hours which generally encompass both evenings and weekends but the high rate of pay and opportunity for upward promotion within the company make these entry level advertising jobs very lucrative.

The duties of an advertising manager generally include the guidance of a small staff of advertising and promotion workers. While large firms may opt to have their advertising work done in house, many smaller firms choose to contract the work out to advertising firms and in these situations the advertising manager serves as the voice of the company in communicating with these contracted advertising firms.

Entry level jobs for advertising manger include account executives, creative directors and media directors, who each perform individualized tasks within their departments while working together to coordinate a final result.

Most companies offering entry level advertising jobs are seeking college graduates with a bachelors degree in advertising or journalism, as well as courses in marketing, consumer behavior, communications and visual arts.

If you have an interest in entry level advertising jobs, the entry level job and internship pages at CollegeRecruiter.com offer some excellent opportunities for advancing your career.

Posted by Larry Ray Palmer on May 3, 2008 at 2:31 PM | Leave a Comment (0)

Are you a highly competitive, self starter who likes to work with a team to achieve success? Can you put in long hours and handle high stress situations? Do you like to travel extensively and get paid well for doing it? If you answered yes to these questions, then you may find the entry level job of a sales manager to be to your liking.

The entry level sales manager job entails the oversight of the sales team for their company, assigning territories and promoting programs target at sales representatives to increase the sales of a product or service offered by their company by setting goals and implementing training programs. The entry level job of the sales manager also includes communicating with suppliers and distributors to establish statistical information for profit potential and inventory requirements, thus insuring the supply is on hand to meet the demand of the customers.

Companies offering entry level jobs in the field of sales management primarily seek college graduates with either a bachelor's or a master's degree in business administration and a strong background in marketing related course work. Business law, economics, finance and statistics are also highly recommended fields of study for the potential sales manager. For companies that deal mainly with technology, a bachelor's degree in engineering or science coupled with a master's degree in business administration is a powerful combination when found in a prospective employees resume.

In addition to the college course work, previous work experience gained through internships, such as those found on the internship listings of CollegeRecruiter.com, is a highly sought after commodity for companies seeking to hire new employees for entry level sales management positions.

Posted by Larry Ray Palmer on May 3, 2008 at 2:23 PM | Leave a Comment (0)

If you like dealing with people and are skilled in communication, the entry level job of a public relations manager may be of interest to you. Offering excellent room for upward mobility, this entry level job offers extensive travel and a good salary in exchange for long hours that often include evenings and weekends.

The job duties of the public relations manager include directly targeted campaigns that are designed to catch and hold the interests of a targeted group or the general public. The entry level public relations job may be highly stressful because these positions often entail crisis management or customer support. Examples of where one might find entry level public relations management jobs include the departments of the major tobacco companies who disseminate information on the dangers and health effects of smoking, the public relations departments of special interest groups such as the National Rifle Association or the Sierra Club or even the public relations department of political campaigners.

Those who are seeking entry level jobs in public relations after college should work towards their goals by taking courses which will develop a background in public oratory, advertising, political sciences and creative writing. Additionally, many employers offering entry level public relations jobs favor applicants with either a Bachelor's or Master's degree in either public relations or journalism. Previous work experience in this field is also highly valued so serving some time in an internship opportunity during the course of your college education would be helpful to your future career. If the possibility of an internship opportunity is of interest to you, the resources at CollegeRecruiter.com can be very helpful in finding just the right internship opportunity to suit your needs.

Posted by Larry Ray Palmer on May 3, 2008 at 2:19 PM | Leave a Comment (0)

Are you a college student who lives in an area that is seeing a large amount of economic growth and construction? Are you willing to relocate to such an area? If so, the field of construction management offers powerful incentives to potential recipients of entry level jobs as construction managers. If you are interested in working in this field, expect an excellent outlook for finding an entry level construction management job after graduation.

The duties of an entry level construction management job include the planning, direction and coordination of construction projects in a variety of settings. While the construction manager may be responsible for the oversight of his or her crew, including hiring and selecting the contractors who will work on the project, the construction manager is not usually involved with the actual construction. The construction manager is responsible for every phase of the construction process, from development to the final product, as well as making sure the project is finished in the time allotted and within the boundaries of the budget provided for it. For this reason, the majority of entry level construction management jobs require the employee to be on call twenty four hours a day to resolve issues that may arise.

For those seeking entry level jobs in this field, a bachelor's degree in construction science, construction management, or civil engineering is highly recommended, along with previous work experience in the construction field. At this time, certification is not a requirement but this development is sure to arise in the near future.

Posted by Larry Ray Palmer on May 3, 2008 at 2:15 PM | Leave a Comment (0)

The field of computer and information systems management is expected to have a 16% growth rate by the year 2016, much higher than the average industry projected growth, according to the U.S. Bureau of labor and Statistics. Due to this amazing growth rate, the availability of entry level employment for today's college students is expected to be very high with minimal competition. With such strong prospects, a career path in the field of Computer and information systems management is an option that is definitely worth looking into. If you think you might be interested in this field of study, what courses should you consider to prepare you for an entry level job in the computer and information systems industry?

At a very minimum, a bachelors degree is a general requirement for management positions in this field while the majority of employers offering entry level positions in computer and information systems management are recruiting those with graduate degrees including an MBA with a core study in technology. The reason for this trend is that companies offering the entry level positions are expecting their computer and information systems managers to be qualified to make decisions on both technology and business fronts. While it is possible to be hired into an entry level computer and information systems management job with an associate degree, most people who do this go on to earn their master's or bachelor's degree to be considered for professional promotion. Additionally, certifications in computer related fields or internship experiences are highly valued by those companies who offer entry level jobs in this field.

Examples of positions in this field include management information systems directors, information technology directors and project managers with fifty percent of these workers earning an average salary of $79,240 to $129,250 in the year 2006 and the average yearly salary being $101,580 for that same year.

Posted by Larry Ray Palmer on May 3, 2008 at 2:11 PM | Leave a Comment (0)

In a world where every aspect of a corporations finances can fall under extreme scrutiny at any time, the business of accountants and auditors is reaching new heights. If you would like to find your own niche in this field, there are things you can do to prepare yourself while you are still in attendance at college.

The entry level accountant job requires a minimum of a bachelors degree in accounting or a related field although the majority of entry level job hunters will find more success with a master's degree, accompanied by certification or licensure, such as a CPA, and proficiency in the use of accounting and auditing computer software. Internship opportunities are also available for those seeking to improve their chances of finding an entry level accounting job.

The job duties of the entry level accountant entail auditing a firms financial records to assure smooth operations, accurate public record keeping and the timeliness and accuracy of tax filings and payments. Additional services may also be requested of you during the course of your entry level accounting job such as budget analysis or financial planning.

Entry level accounting jobs are available in four main sectors; public, management, government accounting, and internal auditing. These individual sectors offer their own unique challenges and entry level accounting job opportunities. the majority of entry level accounting jobs are office based, though some individuals have telecommuting positions allowing them to work from their own homes. The average work week for the entry level accounting job is forty hours except in special circumstances such as tax filing season for tax specialists and auditors.

Posted by Larry Ray Palmer on May 3, 2008 at 2:07 PM | Leave a Comment (0)

If you have an interest in law enforcement careers then the entry level law enforcement job of a correctional officer may suit your purposes. While the job, with its inherent dangers, isn't for everyone, some people find it to be a very appealing line of work with a good financial reward.

The requirements for correctional officers vary from state to state with many states now requiring a college education or work experience to obtain this entry level law enforcement job. In states which haven't yet adopted this policy, it is still standard practice to require a minimum of a high school education or its equivalent. To find entry level work within the federal prison system, the minimum requirement of a bachelor's degree, three years of full-time experience in a field providing counseling, assistance, or supervision to individuals or a combination of the two is necessary, along with additional training provided by the department.

Earning anywhere from $23,000 to more than $58,000 in annual salary according to the area, the entry level law enforcement job of the correctional officer is considered to be well paid. The entry level job of the correctional officer also allows room for upward mobility and additional education options.

If you are interested in an entry level law enforcement job such as this, college courses in criminal justice and law enforcement are highly recommended. For entry level jobs and internship opportunities in your area, please check the listings on the Entry Level Job and Internship Pages at CollegeRecruiter.com

Posted by Larry Ray Palmer on May 3, 2008 at 2:04 PM | Leave a Comment (0)

For those interested in establishing their career in the engineering field, the courses you take in college may greatly affect your ability to find an entry level job in the future. The training programs for engineering technicians vary widely in both type and quality so choosing the right course for your needs is important.

Among entry level engineering technician jobs the most common is that of electrical engineering technicians, who make up a whole thirty three percent of the total number of engineering technicians currently employed in the field. The average entry level engineering technician begins their career with an associates degree in engineering though this is not a strict requirement as many vocational-technical schools offer training in the field, as does the United States Armed Forces.

That being said, the majority of employers offering entry level jobs to engineering technicians are looking for employee prospects with a two year associates degree in engineering technology and additional certifications are looked upon even more favorably.

Engineering technicians can be found filling entry level jobs in a wide range of capacities but their common link is that they use the principles and theorems of science, engineering and mathematics to resolve complex issues in their profession.

The pay for engineering technicians can range from $31,800 to $54,780 annually. The estimation for the engineering technician career is a marked increase by 2016 making this career field an excellent choice for the college student anticipating entry level employment in a well paid career after graduation.

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For those who are going to college with goal of becoming a nurse or other medical professional, the entry level job of the certified nursing assistant may be a great assistance to them. While the entry level job of a nursing assistant requires no more than a high school education in most states, certification in the field requires the attendance at a minimum of seventy five hours of training and the ability to pass the exam.

The entry level job of a certified nurses assistant usually includes duties of patient care, such as assistance with dressing, eating or bathing. In addition the certified nurses assistant may also be required to record vital signs or assist the charge nurse with procedures. The entry level job of the certified nurses assistant is physically and emotionally demanding but is also very rewarding and provides an excellent view into the healthcare field and the options available. In addition to the work experience, many employers who offer entry level jobs to nurses assistants are willing to pay for your certification in the field and some will even arrange to pay for additional certifications or nursing schools in exchange for a promise to continue in their employment for a set period of time after your graduation. If you find the expenses of a college education are inhibiting you from attaining your dream of a nursing career, this arrangement may suit your needs perfectly.

A distinct advantage to becoming certified as a nurses assistant is the availability of entry level jobs. These positions are available with very little competition in nearly every geographical region and this is not expected to change at any foreseeable point in the future. In fact, the industry expects to see a twenty eight percent rise in employment for nurses assistants and related fields by the year 2016 due to the growth in population, caused by increased demand, replacing workers who have left the work force and other factors.

Posted by Larry Ray Palmer on May 3, 2008 at 1:09 PM | Leave a Comment (0)

As a college student you already realize how expensive life can be. With the cost of tuition, text books, dormitory or apartment rentals and daily living expenses, the monthly expenditures can add up to a substantial sum of money. Wouldn't it be nice to find an entry level job that would provide work experience, serve as a stepping stone in your career and help to defray those expenses? If this thought interests you, then you should consider looking for an entry level job or internship as a dental assistant.

The basic function of the dental assistant is to serve as a secondary pair of hands to the dentist, taking care of menial tasks while the dentist is providing his full attention to his patients and their care. A dental assistant is usually responsible for the sterilization and disinfection of equipment, as well as seeing that all materials, patient charts and equipment are ready when the dentist enters the room. In addition to these tasks a dental assistant is also responsible for the comfort of the patient and assisting the dentist with procedures,

Since the position of an entry level dentist assistant can be filled by those with a high school diploma and a desire to learn, many entry level jobs are available with no previous experience or training required. These internship positions provide both work experience and education for those interested in the field, thus making the entry level job of the dental assistant an ideal match for the college student with an interest in dentistry. For those who wish to further their options, additional courses are available which range from four months to two years, with the two year courses providing an associates degree.

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If you are majoring in criminal justice while in college, you might be interested in knowing what entry level job opportunities are available to you after graduation. Some of the popular law enforcement positions like police officers and forensics science might be easily recognized while other less known entry level law enforcement jobs may have slipped past you without a second thought. For those seeking a career in this field, some of these positions might actually be quite attractive situations. In all cases, entry level law enforcement opportunities are expected to be on the rise so finding entry level jobs with any of these departments should be a relatively easy task for college graduates with the required skill sets.

One little considered entry level law enforcement job opportunity is the Fish and Game Warden. Their function is to uphold conservation laws as well as public safety within the areas they serve thus doing a double community service.

The more usual goal of college students with criminal justice majors is to protect and serve through their local branches of law enforcement by joining the police force or by working within the sheriff's department. Alternative positions in these departments may include detectives and criminal investigators. These positions offer excellent pay and benefits packages.

Additional entry level law enforcement jobs are available from the federal government including openings with the Federal Bureau of Investigation, more commonly known as the FBI. Such positions are subject to special federal salary rates and standards including LEAP which effectively gives federal agents serving in law enforcement positions a twenty five percent raise in their salary structure. federal employees also receive higher wages where the prevailing wage is higher to compensate for the cost of living.

All of these entry level law enforcement jobs are available to you as a college graduate with a criminal justice or law enforcement background.

Posted by Larry Ray Palmer on May 3, 2008 at 12:50 PM | Leave a Comment (0)

If you want the best students, you have to work with the best colleges. Brand management on college campuses is the life blood of many large organizations, but small businesses have to do the same. Your business can enjoy the benefits of making the connection with college campuses by offering internships and/or apprenticeships, creating student ambassador programs, and offer volunteer work. Remember to keep your business in front of the students if you want the best to apply for open positions.

Offer Paid Internships and/or Apprenticeships

Are you a small business interested in recruiting talent on local campuses? Offer internships and/or apprenticeships for undergrads interested in your business. For more information on integrating an internship programs in small business, please read my previous article Three Steps for Small Businesses to Integrate Internships to Develop Candidates For Employment. You must remember that paid internships create a flow of qualified applicants suitable for your business. After you receive these applications, you can create a database of seniors for future references. Paid internships should have an objective to provide career-related experience to each participant.

Create Student Ambassador Programs

If you do not have a student ambassador program available, you are losing out on opportunities to screen upcoming talent. Your student ambassador campaign could act as a branding channel to inform undergraduates of career opportunities available with your company. Student ambassador responsibilities should include managing campus events and informing seniors of career opportunities. The student ambassador program could create a stream of leaders willing to take control of your marketing needs on campus. Focus on student leaders with perspective, loyalty and vision for future branding opportunities on their campus.

Offer Volunteer Work

Volunteerism is an important aspect of leadership and finding the best candidates with leadership skills is essential in your recruiting campaign. Your company's involvement with college campuses reflects your interest in professional development of young adults. Although most students prefer paid internships, you can state the importance of performing volunteer work with your company. Recognize students who perform high quality work at college functions.

Integrating these programs will strengthen your company's image in grads' eyes. It also encourages them to seek more information from your organization during their job hunt. With this in mind, the relationship between colleges and small businesses can increase a recent grad's chance of success. Employee-value based marketing enriches the opportunity for students to advance in small businesses.

By: -- Tahjia Chapman, a Staff Writer for CollegeRecruiter.com, the leading job board for college students searching for internships and recent graduates hunting for entry level jobs and other career opportunities.

Article courtesy of the Recruiting Blogswap, a content exchange service sponsored by CollegeRecruiter.com, a leading site for college students looking for internships and recent graduates searching entry-level jobs and other career opportunities.

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You have to know the industry's demands in order to attract the right talent at the right time. Certain clients will insist you keep an eye out for great talent to fit their organization. With that in mind, you can take the initiative to find these professionals and/or recent grads to fulfill your clients' needs. As a recruiter, you have to remember the three ways to attract highly talented candidates: establish an effective strategy, recruit strong candidates, and make your clients happy with all referrals.

Establish an Effective Strategy

Your networking strategies can determine the success of your recruiting campaign. Participation in industrial committees and events can ease your company ahead of the pack.

Successful networking involves:

• Keeping in touch with each professional within your network twice per quarter.
• Making sure all candidates' information is correct and accurate.
• Finding highly talented candidates by participating in networking events.

Recruiters continue to adjust to new technologies by implementing social network marketing and mobile marketing. With these changes in marketing channels, recruiters drive highly talented candidates to companies all over the world. Recruiters who express exceptional understanding of these verticals enjoy successful returns on their efforts. As the demand for great talent continues to rise, recruiters must remember and focus on the importance of strong candidates.

Recruit Strong Candidates

Recruiters must remember the importance of a strong candidate in order to reinforce the purpose of their positions. If your organization positions itself as a leader, your brand should follow the same suit. Professionals will come to you in search of higher paying positions or transitions from their current careers. With your help, the individual will add benefits to your clients and/or your organization. If you are unsure of what to expect, Scott Wintrip explains his points of view in the article Quality Talent vs. Warm Bodies - Finding Top Candidates In a Difficult Market .

Make Your Clients Happy

If you keep your clients happy, your business will enjoy substantial growth. Successful recruiters focus on their clients' and/or organizations' needs. Their recruiting services enrich an organization's culture through extensive research and development. Stay in touch with your most successful placements, remain visible, and more candidates will seek you for placement. Your business and/or position as a leading recruiter depend on the turnover of your placements. The best aspect of a client's approval is there power to refer your services to other companies.

Attract the right talent at the right time by implementing these three tips: establishing an effective strategy, recruiting strong candidates, and making your clients happy. Employers love recruiters with insight and successful track records. Be a new leader within your organization and/or industry by providing outstanding referrals to enrich an organization.

By: Tahjia Chapman is a writer for CollegeRecruiter.com at http://www.CollegeRecruiter.com, the leading job board for college students searching for internships and recent graduates hunting for entry level jobs and other career opportunities.

Article courtesy of the Recruiting Blogswap, a content exchange service sponsored by CollegeRecruiter.com, a leading site for college students looking for internships and recent graduates searching entry-level jobs and other career opportunities.

Posted by Lisa Colbert, CollegeRecruiter.com on April 28, 2008 at 8:50 AM | Leave a Comment (0)

For those with technical savvy, knowledge of operating systems and networks, as well as quick problem solving capabilities, the career path of the network administrator can offer some very highly paid entry level positions. If you are interested in becoming a network administrator and finding your first entry level job in this field, what do you need to know?

First and foremost, you need to know what the job of a network administrator entails. The network administrator is an important part of any company that uses a computerized communication system because they are responsible for the smooth and stabilized operation of the computer networks belonging to the company. Their job involve designing, set up and maintenance of the computer network and its components. They are also responsible for analyzing how well the system performs its functions and optimizing the structure through changes to the hardware, software or configuration. Additionally, the network administrator is responsible for quickly learning new software and hardware in a manner where they can disseminate the information to those who need to know how to perform their job functions using the equipment on the network.

Entry level positions in this field are generally well paid though the amount of time and dedication involved getting network configurations perfected can make you wonder about this statement.

If you have read this far, you likely are considering the career field of network administration for your own entry level career choice. If so, I congratulate you on your decision and invite you to check the listings at CollegeRecruiter.com for leads on finding your entry level network administrator job.

Posted by Larry Ray Palmer on April 27, 2008 at 12:29 PM | Leave a Comment (1)

For those who have spent their time in college studying computer sciences such as graphical arts the field of advertising offers some excellent opportunities for entry level jobs and internships. These entry level positions offer a lot of room for advancement based on your skills and success so there are really no limits on how far your career can go. While some markets are larger than others, the advertising career field is available almost anywhere so there is always work to be found for the determined. If you want to make a career for yourself in advertising, you first have to get started and the best way to do this is with an entry level job or internship. Where can these opportunities be found?

One of the best places to look for entry level advertising jobs and internship positions is the entry level job and internship locator found at CollegeRecruiter.com. Offering advanced search capabilities, as well up to date information and detailed results, this search tools put the world of entry level jobs at your fingertips. Through this resource you will find entry level job and internship opportunities in advertising and related career fields, not to mention the hundreds of other career options available.

In addition to helping you find leads for your entry level advertising job, CollegeRecruiter.com offers a full library of articles and blog posts dealing with subjects that are of importance to the college graduate. By using the information found in these sources, you can insure your future success in an advertising career.

Posted by Larry Ray Palmer on April 27, 2008 at 11:41 AM | Leave a Comment (0)

For the student seeking to begin the college career, the choice of schools is decided by a lot of factors. Considerations in regards to cost of tuition, living expenses and distance from home all play a part in deciding where most of us will attend college. Additional considerations are made by the courses offered at a specific school or by the obligations the student may already have. With all these choices, it is easy to see that the college you choose today may have a very great effect on where you end up tomorrow.

In years past, many parents were adamant that their children went away to college as it was a bit prestigious to say "I have a son in Harvard" or "My daughter is attending classes at the University of Missouri" but the social and financial implications of these long distance college careers have had an impact that has caused some people to shy away from the traditional view. Today, the local vocational college or tech school is often favored over their more costly campus brethren. That being said, is there any reason why a campus college education would be any more beneficial to the entry level job seeker than that of the technical school educated individual? Or is there anything that would make the local school a better choice for those seeking to get started on entry level careers?

The answer itself is not simple. While campus colleges do offer certain benefits that the small technical schools cannot, there are things these smaller schools offer that campus life cannot provide. Campus colleges tend to have well known names with lots of funding for equipment and labs. Smaller colleges may lack in these areas but make up for the loss with the promise of smaller class sizes and lowered tuition costs. In short, planning which college you will attend is just as important as what classes you want to go to. Deciding where you want your career to take you and what your first entry level job goals are will help you in deciding if you really need the name of a larger school or if the hometown college will meet your needs.

Posted by Larry Ray Palmer on April 27, 2008 at 9:29 AM | Leave a Comment (0)

If you are a college student at a college such as Mizzou in Columbia, Missouri, you may very well be interested in staying for more than just the school year. If you find that you want to extend your stay, then finding work becomes a necessity. While the local news papers and job postings have certainly been known to provide sources for those seeking work in the past, there are better and more reliable ways for the college student seeking to find an entry level job to locate work.

Columbia, Missouri offers a pleasant environment within a rapidly growing economic structure. Technology jobs are becoming more abundant, as well as healthcare and engineering positions. With the additional benefit of being the home of several large college campuses and hospitals, it is easy to understand why the entry level job market is experiencing such massive growth. The employers are seeking entry level employees but as we discussed earlier, the traditional methods of job hunting may not be adequate. That being said, what sources of entry level job information can be made use of by the college student seeking to stay in Columbia, Missouri year round?

One such source of information about entry level work in Columbia, Missouri and hundreds of other places is the Entry level job and Internship pages at CollegeRecruiter.com, where you can perform a quick search of a specific field of work or city, not to mention expanded searches that include the whole global job market. By taking the time to look at this search tool as well as the blog post and insightful articles found at the site, you can ascertain what entry level work is available in Columbia, Missouri or your hometown.

Posted by Larry Ray Palmer on April 27, 2008 at 9:20 AM | Leave a Comment (0)

When you set out to find your first entry level job after college, you want to make sure you are getting your future off on the right foot. Yet it seems nearly all of us have some horror stories in our past about the job we wish we hadn't took on or the one we let slip through our fingers. Sometimes people even tried to tell us before hand that we were going to regret what we were doing but pride got in the way and we made a decision we later regretted. For those of us who have traveled this path, we know the mistakes. For those still coming up the ladder, this article is there to help you avoid the mistakes we made... even though you will make some too.

Mistake #1: I have plenty of time to decide what I want to do with my life.

How many of us have said that? We all seem to have the thought that the world is waiting on us to decide what we want it to give us. Unfortunately, the world doesn't like to be kept waiting. If a entry level job opening or an internship opportunity becomes available and you think you might want to take advantage of it, jump on it. It is far better to decide what you want to do with your life with a few extra dollars and some work experience in your pocket than to regret a missed opportunity when you are bankrupt.

Mistake #2: Lots of jobs equals lots of experience. That will help my resume, right?

Wrong. Sure it is fun to change the scenery every week and you are getting a lot of experience but there is something else you are developing at the same time... A poor work ethic and reputation. Companies that hire for entry level jobs want someone who will stay and make more of themselves than just an entry level employee. That is why they include the keywords, entry level. It is like a marathon. You can enter a hundred marathon races but just entering isn't enough. You have to go through the whole experience to derive any benefit from it. Employers looking at a resume for a person who held ten jobs in the last year are going to see someone who won't be with their company in six months. If they are going to invest the time and effort training you, they want to make sure you will run the whole race.

In the next post, we will discuss a few more mistaken notions and how you can avoid these pitfalls when you are looking for your entry level career.

Posted by Larry Ray Palmer on April 27, 2008 at 9:10 AM | Leave a Comment (0)

College students today are feeling the crushing blow of financial decisions. They understand all too well that student expenses add up very quickly and calling your folks for a loan isn't always an option. A misadventure into the mall or an added expense from car repairs can lead to some very difficult times in the dorms. If you find that you are struggling to survive financially while attending your college classes, what can you do?

Don't get excited. I am not suggesting a job at the local hamburger joint. What I am suggesting is an entry level job in the field of writing. If you have even basic skills in written English, the chances of finding entry level work are very good. For those with more advanced skills, a personal computer and an Internet connection, the entry level writing job is an ideal way to make ends meet.

If you have read this far, you likely want to know just how this is possible. The process is actually quite simple. Large companies and even individuals are recognizing the need for an Internet presence today but they also recognize that their own skills for writing the necessary web content may be lacking or they may just not have time to write sufficient quantities of new content. By checking listings on places such as CollegeRecruiter.com's Entry level job board, you can find entry level jobs in the writing field as well as hundreds of other fields. For those with a freelancers soul, places such as rentacoder.com offer the opportunity to bid on writing work as well as technical work such as programming and graphic arts.

By approaching the field of writing with an open mind, being willing to research and write on a variety of subjects and keeping your prices competitive, you can land entry level jobs in the writing market that can quickly produce the extra money you need. By producing quality work in a timely manner at a good price, your reputation as a writer will expand quickly. With just one long term contract, it is possible to easily make an extra five thousand dollars a year.

Posted by Larry Ray Palmer on April 27, 2008 at 8:35 AM | Leave a Comment (0)

Nearly all of us have been out of work at some point in our lives. We know that during that time we would have been content to find any job, be it an entry level position or whatever was available. Todays recent college graduates are experiencing the same turmoil as they begin their search for the entry level jobs that will blossom into their own careers. If you find yourself among this class of job hunters who face the task of finding entry level employment in an already overcrowded job market, what can you do to improve your chances?

First, be active in the pursuit of your entry level job. You can't just mail off one or two copies of your resume each week and then sit back and wait. The term job hunter is very fitting because in todays job market, you often have to actively pursue the opportunities that you are interested in. Don't be afraid to call a prospective employer and ask for an interview or to follow up interest after you have been interviewed. Send your resume out to as many prospective employers as possible. Just as a hunter may spend days pursuing his quarry to no avail, the entry level job seeker is often disappointed at the end of the day as well but the successful job seeker will continue to hunt for their own entry level position.

Secondly, keep your job hunting equipment in good order and close at hand. Deer hunters like to tell the story of the hunter who stalked a big buck trying to get a clean shot for several days to no avail. On the last day of the season, he laid his gun down and walked over to a group of bushes to answer natures call... and walked into the side of the buck he had been hunting. Don't be like that hunter. Keep your resume updated and ready to use. In an overcrowded job market, getting there first often means getting the job.

Finally, use the right equipment. When you are looking for an entry level job or internship opportunities, very few resources are as helpful and effective as those found at CollegeRecruiter.com so if you have the opportunity, make use of these wonderful tools such as the Entry level job and Internship search page. In addition to this search tool, there is a plethora of informative articles and blog posting to be found on the site. With these resources and a little determination, you can find entry level work in a poor job market.

Posted by Larry Ray Palmer on April 27, 2008 at 8:28 AM | Leave a Comment (0)

The college student with a strong background in the field of chemistry may find that an entry level job in the career field of chemical engineering is well suited to their education. If you are interested in this field of study, you will find that it produces some high paid entry level jobs as well as some powerful resume building experience. If you want to find one of these entry level chemical engineering jobs, how should you go about it?

One of the best places to look for entry level jobs in chemical engineering or any other field is the Internet. With the invention of a global communication system, the availability of entry level job information has skyrocketed. Gone are the days of rushing to the front lawn to get the first look at the classifieds before starting your day. Now with a few clicks of the mouse, one can find entry level job and internship opportunities across town or on the other side of the world. With networking sites and forums, people have been able to come into contact with those who might otherwise be outside of their social circle and beyond their reach as career boosters. These forums and information sites have also given job seekers the ability to share experiences, both good and bad, so that others may learn from them.

In addition to the great informational venues of the Internet, there are a few specific places on the world wide web that offer tools to help the college graduate looking for entry level work. Job listing sites, such as Monster.com, offer generalized searches for work while more detailed niche sites, such as CollegeRecruiter.com, offer advanced search capabilities that cater to the college graduate who is looking to start or further a career.

Posted by Larry Ray Palmer on April 27, 2008 at 7:23 AM | Leave a Comment (0)

With the advent of the technology age, there are so many new tools available that sometimes the mind can be boggled by the sheer number of things we are required to learn about just to function within the basic office environment or to perform a task as simple as recording our favorite television programs. Fortunately, this abundance of confusing technological advancement has not been a total loss. Rather it has opened a wonderful entry level job opportunity for the college student seeking to increase their budgets. This boon of the technology age has been the position of the entry level technical writer.

This entry level job opportunity offers relatively easy work for the graduate with writing skills. To situate yourself in a position to be eligible for entry level technical writing jobs, consider classes in English and writing. For further expansion on this target, consider that companies are becoming more and more conscious of the world wide community and those who can speak and write in a multilingual environment are even more prized as employees. If you have skills with languages besides your native tongue, these are excellent additions to your resume.

In addition to basic training in the written languages, keyboarding skills and an understanding of basic technology can prove to be extremely useful to the technical writer. Classes in the computer sciences and clerical skill sets can prove to be very helpful to the college student seeking to find entry level jobs in the technical writing field. When you are ready to begin your career as a technical writer, take the time to look over the positions found thru the job search engine at Collegrecruiter.com and you can easily locate the work you are looking for.

Posted by Larry Ray Palmer on April 27, 2008 at 7:10 AM | Leave a Comment (0)

You're nervous. Your appointment is in twenty minutes and you have been sitting in the lobby for the last ten minutes. You have your resume with you and you even got a new haircut before lunch. You are ready for your interview...

First of all, relax. Interviews are a necessary part of the process for finding both entry level jobs and internships and, while they may be responsible for some shaken nerves, they are rarely as bad as people perceive them to be. With a few simple steps, you may even avoid some of the mistakes people commonly make during interviews.

As we already stated, the first rule of thumb is to relax. When interviewing for entry level employees, the new employers are looking for people who can handle pressure and the day to day work environment. If you are agitated and nervous, it is going to show. Your voice will have odd fluctuations. You may sweat even in a cool room. You will lose your train of thought. None of these things inspire confidence in a new employee. Solution: Prepare ahead of time and practice what you are going to say. Arrive early for your appointment. Before the interview begins, take a few minutes to gather yourself. Breathe deeply and get control of your thoughts before going into the interview. While you are interviewing, take the time to think before answering questions rather than blurting out the first thought that comes to mind.

The second rule is be prepared. As we touched upon in rule number one, this will help you to relax and it will help you present a better portrayal of yourself. Know what is in your resume and be able to answer questions about it. Have a copy of your resume with you and refer to it. By taking time to prepare yourself before and interview and practicing answers to the questions you anticipate the interviewer to ask, you go a long way towards calming your nerves and knowing how to appropriately answer the questions that will earn you the entry level position you are applying for.

The third rule is be honest. If you don't know the answer, say so. Don't try to bluff your way into a job or pad your resume with things that aren't honest work experience. The interviewer will see thru it and you will lose respect and the entry level job. If you are honest about your education and experience, you will have a much better chance of getting an entry level job that is appropriate for you.

By following these simple rules of thumb, you can do much to insure that you will find an entry level job or internship that can further your career.

Posted by Larry Ray Palmer on April 26, 2008 at 10:55 PM | Leave a Comment (0)

We all know how small the world seems to have become. With the advent of electronic communication such as the telephone and the television, news began to travel at a much faster pace than it had in the centuries before. With further expansion, the Internet joined the communication scene a few years ago and again the world seemed to fit into a much smaller area as people social circles grew to include those whom they had met through various forums or web sites associated with their particular business or hobby. After that, the origination of forums, chat rooms, instant messengers and blogs brought us all even closer and it is not uncommon for an individual to routinely communicate with people halfway around the globe on a daily basis.

That much being said, what can the power of the Internet do for those college students seeking to find entry level jobs and begin their careers? In actuality, quite a lot. By using the Internet to build a network of friends, acquaintances and counsel, you can better prepare yourself for the job market, learn from the advice of others and even receive tips on where opportunities may be.

One of the best ways to build this network is to start locally. Find out which of your friends, professors and fellow students are also online and ask to be added to their networks. Then discover who their friends are, what groups they are part of and what forums they are posting on. Likely, you will quickly find many common points of interests and you will want to join many of these groups to share your experiences as well.

Then stay in communication. A network is a wonderful thing but showing up five years down the road and saying "hey do you remember me?", isn't going to be effective. Keep commenting in groups and chatting with your new friends and you will find your network will grow and opportunities for entry level employment will open before you.

Posted by Larry Ray Palmer on April 26, 2008 at 10:45 PM | Leave a Comment (0)

Almost any college student you ask will give you a similar answer on why they chose to attend the additional schooling. They recognize that in the overcrowded job market of today's world, there are far fewer jobs than there are employees to fill these positions. By attending the extra courses, they are gambling that the time and money they are expending on this effort will lead to a higher paid entry level job and eventually to a productive career.

If you have a similar ambition, how can you be certain of your results? One way to do this is by planning ahead. By recognizing entry level jobs that will likely still be around after you finish school, you can anticipate the future needs of employers and work towards those ends today.

One such entry level position is that of the administrative assistant. Corporations recognize the need to disburse responsibilities over a group of people rather than having one person preside over every detail. The administrative assistant is a part of this group because of their skills that benefit those in administration. Attending classes in office management, office computing and clerical skills as well as developing your skills in handling interactions with others now will put you in line to be not only useful as an administrative assistant but will also give you the opportunity to be promoted to the ranks of management at a later time. To add further value to your resume, consider taking part in an internship to gain work experience or taking additional classes in business administration that may prove useful when your name comes up before the promotion committees.

Posted by Larry Ray Palmer on April 24, 2008 at 3:02 PM | Leave a Comment (0)

If you have skills with visual placement of objects and a bit of hands on experience with the computer, you may do well to look into an entry level position in the field of web design.

This job classification is extremely useful and has the additional bonus of being something that is useful in nearly every corner of the world. As more and more businesses are realizing the need to be competitive with those offering similar goods and services on the Internet, web design and the functionality of a business web page has become something of great power. The company who has a poorly designed web presence with severely crippled functionality may find itself losing the bulk of its sales to smaller companies that know how to supply what the customer wants in their web experience.

Thanks to advent of the Internet and global commerce, the world has quickly become a world wide market rather than a monopoly. With even small businesses being able to compete with their larger counterparts on a fairly even field, people shop online for more than just a good deal. They want a good experience to go along with it.

As a college student in the computer science field, you have developed an understanding of how to make a web page serve in both form and purpose. Using your own artistic and technical skills to further heighten the effect will result in increased profits for your customer and, usually, in further offers of entry level work with the same firm or their associates to who they may recommend your services.

Posted by Larry Ray Palmer on April 24, 2008 at 2:17 PM | Leave a Comment (0)

For the technically savvy, few things offer better advancement opportunity and income potential than the computer science industry. The Information Age has arrived and technology seems to grow by leaps and bounds. The evolution of ideas that took hundreds of years before seems to happen in weeks or months. New technology is abundant. With abundant technological advancement comes a need which has created a new entry level job... The need for someone to explain just how it works and explain how to fix the things that don't seem to work right. This entry level job is described as Tech Support.

To qualify for the position of tech support, you need to have an aptitude for communicating with people and a lot of patience, as well as an understanding of how the various technological systems you will be working with function. For more specialized tech support positions, such as TCP/IP and networking system support, you may find the need for classes in special techniques or programming languages to be useful as well.

Entry level tech support positions often give the struggling college student an opportunity to make a few dollars in the evenings or overnight while still attending school. In May of the year 2006, the median hourly wage for a Computer Support Specialist was $20.44 an hour according to the US Bureau of Labor and Statistics... A fairly nice rate of pay for the college student just wanting a little extra spending money. These entry level tech support jobs also allow the student the opportunity to gain necessary work experience which will make the job of finding an entry level position in their chosen career field much easier after graduation.

Posted by Larry Ray Palmer on April 21, 2008 at 12:09 PM | Leave a Comment (0)

These days finding a lucrative career choice can be difficult but, for those with technical skills and the proper qualifications, the career path of the network administrator can prove to be very rewarding. If you have a desire to learn, can quickly grasp new technology and its concepts and want to find the highest paid entry level jobs immediately after college, a career in network administration may be just your cup of tea.

The field of computer sciences is constantly growing and expanding, thus creating greater opportunity all the time. This career path can lead to some of the highest paid entry level jobs available if you have planned ahead and chosen your education opportunities wisely.

Generally requiring education levels ranging from the two year associates degree to that of a doctoral degree, the network administrator can expect much room for upward advancement and job security into the future as major corporations have made a decided turn towards the use of technological advancement in the past few years. For those interested in entry level network administration jobs, expect continued education opportunities and the necessity to learn quickly as technology advances.

In 2007, the salary range for this occupation ranged from $68,750 to $93,000 (US) according to a report issued by Robert Half International. Career opportunities are abundant in this and related computer science fields so college students wanting to plan a successful future with a much promise for entry level jobs would do well to consider education in the field of network administration.

Posted by Larry Ray Palmer on April 21, 2008 at 6:09 AM | Leave a Comment (0)

As an employer, have you ever thought about what it takes to motivate your employees? While money can encourage some workers such as recent college graduates looking for entry level jobs, it only serves as a retainer to other workers. Retainers are benefits used to find and keep the most skilled employees.

Here is a list of 10 Ways to Help You Motivate Your Workers:

1. Add some fun and variety to your employees' normal routine.
2. Allow employees some input on how their work is done.
3. Encourage employees to take more responsibility and leadership roles in your company.
4. Promote social interaction and teamwork between employees.
5. Tolerate learning errors by avoiding harsh criticism.
6. Promote job ownership.
7. Develop goals and challenges for all employees.
8. Encourage your employees often.
9. Show appreciation for your employees' performance.
10. Develop a measurement that shows a performance increase.

1. Have a "show and tell" day for employees like kids do at school.
2. Some workers may like to do one task at a time, while others prefer multi-tasking.
3. Find out your employees' strengths and weaknesses through individual and team tasks; then delegate assignments.
4. Have a "meet and greet" day where workers in different areas of a company get together and do fun, work-related activities.
5. Offer ideas to enhance the work of employees; provide examples if necessary.
6. Allow employees to practice doing a certain task to become better at it.
7. Work with your employees by talking to them about objectives you both want to achieve.
8. Use verbal and/or written communication to instill confidence in your employees.
9. Do something thoughtful to show your employees how much they are appreciated; may be use a "prize box" or something similar to that with prizes.
10. Provide your employees with some type of progress report on how much work is getting done versus what needs to be done, and create a standard for their work to be measured by.

To employers, whether you are looking for recent college graduates searching for entry level jobs, or recent college graduates looking for internships, these are good motivation tips to help bring out the best in your workers.

Source: http://www.employer-employee.com/howtomot.htm

By: -- William Frierson a Staff Writer for CollegeRecruiter.com, the leading job board for college students searching for internships and recent graduates hunting for entry level jobs and other career opportunities.

Article courtesy of the Recruiting Blogswap, a content exchange service sponsored by CollegeRecruiter.com, a leading site for college students looking for internships and recent graduates searching entry-level jobs and other career opportunities.

Posted by Lisa Colbert, CollegeRecruiter.com on April 17, 2008 at 2:58 PM | Leave a Comment (0)

In the previous two posts, we discussed the importance of planning and preparation to your career. In this post we will continue that train of thought with a few words about how to apply our new found knowledge.

By knowing what our life and career goals are at the beginning of our educational journey and recognizing the boundaries that our chosen area of residence places upon us, we can best decide how to pursue the career we want and find both entry level jobs and internships in this field.

It is possible to bring your career to exactly where you want it to go but those points must be taken into consideration and held to closely, just as the navigator onboard a sailing vessel must pay careful attention to his charts and instruments.

When you have decided what you want your career to do for you and researching the market for that career has proven that it is, indeed, a good choice, then it is time to choose the best school and education opportunities that you can obtain. Choose courses that will allow you for the higher salary of specialized careers without excluding you from more general entry level career opportunities. Having a major study in one field and a minor study in a related field can be a valuable asset if you can handle this level of academic pressure.

While attending school, locating an entry level job or internship opportunity, such as those found on the Entry Level Job and Internship Pages at CollegeRecruiter.com, may also prove very valuable because it allows you to gain on the job work experience that employers value greatly, thus improving your odds of successfully steering your career in the direction you want it to go after college. Come aboard, Captain. Your ship is waiting.

Posted by Larry Ray Palmer on April 16, 2008 at 1:37 PM | Leave a Comment (0)

Choosing a good college and getting accepted can be a very big step in a full time students life. Knowing how to make the most of their time while at that center of learning can be of vital importance. If you find yourself setting out upon the scholars path without direction, your first concern should be that of deciding upon a career path and choosing the courses that will eventually lead you to an entry level job in that area.

For those college students seeking to find entry level engineering jobs after graduation, preparation during the early stages of college life is practically a necessity. If you have chosen the engineering field for your future career, what can you do to insure your future success?

Engineering can be a very lucrative field, especially when you have chosen to specialize into certain areas of the occupation. If you are seeking to become an Environmental Engineer, take courses in environmental sciences and planning such as environmental management, wastewater management and courses dealing with the management of ground water and flood control. Related engineering classes such as maintenance engineering and plant management along with safety engineering provide additional leverage for you to work with should your specific field be saturated at the time you are seeking an entry level engineering job.

To further bolster your resume, consider the option of an internship in the engineering field. While this position may be paid at a lower rate, or even be unpaid, the on hands training and job experience you receive will prove very valuable to you in your future climb up the corporate ladder.

Posted by Larry Ray Palmer on April 16, 2008 at 11:42 AM | Leave a Comment (0)

Upon graduation from college, most of us have the idea of finding work and recouping some of the money we have spent during our stint on campus. If you spend your time and money during the college years wisely, you will likely have a career goal in mind and will have worked towards educating yourself on that field by the time you become a college graduate. If you are just entering upon that stage of college life, you may very well have questions about what direction your future should go in. If this is the case, may I suggest that you consider a entry level job in the clerical field?

While the job of an entry level clerical assistant may not sound thoroughly exciting, take a moment to consider the opportunity for upward advancement and profitability. The Clerical Supervisor with only one year of training or related job experience makes an average salary of $39,651 in the United States. Entry level clerical jobs usually entail secretarial and minor accounting skill sets. The average Clerical Methods Analyst in the United States has an annual salary of $57,314.

These jobs are obtained by sticking with entry level clerical jobs and utilizing the skills you learn in college. If you are interested in obtaining an entry level clerical job after graduation consider courses in accounting, human resources and office administration. These areas of study will train you in points that you will find very helpful in your clerical career. When accompanied with well chosen internships, such as those located on the Internship page at CollegeRecruiter.com, these courses will make finding a good entry level clerical job and developing a career after graduation much easier.

Posted by Larry Ray Palmer on April 15, 2008 at 7:27 PM | Leave a Comment (1)

Every year at graduation time, it seems the job markets are flooded with college students looking to make their mark upon the world with a new career. Sometimes finding a job close to home or where you want to relocate to can be a major difficulty but this really doesn't have to be the case. When you decide to find entry level jobs in Lethbridge or hundreds of other areas, the resources at CollegeRecruiter.com can be of great value to you.

The Entry Level and Internship Job Search Page found at CollegeRecruiter.com is a custom made tool to assist you in internship opportunities and entry level jobs in Lethbridge, not to mention hundreds of other places around the globe. Within a few moments, you can findinternships or entry level jobs in the Lethbridge area and by using the advanced search functions, you can search by specific keywords, industry types, level of necessary experience, the type of work offered or other parameters such as the date of the posting or the location of available entry level positions.

While the Entry Level and Internship Job Search Page is a powerful tool all on its own, CollegeRecruiter.com took other steps to insure your success by adding extensive educational articles upon topics of interest to recent college graduates seeking to find a new career. Subjects on matters such as preparing for an interview, sharpening your job hunting skills or properly formatting your resume can help both the new college graduate and the seasoned professional to better prepare themselves for the job hunting experience so that they can obtain entry level jobs in Lethbridge and elsewhere.

There are opportunities for new employees in nearly every area. By using the powerful tools found at College Recruiter.com to sort the opportunities from the dead ends, you can find the perfect entry level job in Lethbridge.

Posted by Larry Ray Palmer on April 6, 2008 at 3:30 PM | Leave a Comment (0)

Entry level jobs in Florence don't have to be difficult to find. If you know the right places to look, entry level jobs can be found within minutes. But where are the right places to look?

Thanks to the Entry Level and Internship Job Search Page found at CollegeRecruiter.com job hunting for the new college graduate no longer has to be difficult. Finding bothinternship opportunities and entry level jobs in Florence, not to mention hundreds of other places around the globe is a simple matter of focusing this highly advanced search engine upon the direction you want to take. By highlighting the points important to you such as the field of work or a specific industry you can find all of the availableinternships or entry level jobs in the Florence area.

Additionally, CollegeRecruiter.com offers a blog section where those job hunters who went before you can relate their experiences and insights. While this may not sound like much at first, you will quickly realize how much value there is to be had in another persons experiences, particulary in cases where they can point out possible trouble areas.

Besides the blog sections and the Entry Level and Internship Job Search Page, CollegeRecruiter.com has a large online library of educational articles to assist the recent college graduate in the search for a new career. Article subjects can be very in depth for their brevity and they offer well thought out advice on matters of preparation and advanced planning for your career. By utilizing the skills you glean from these articles, you can findentry level jobs in Florence and hundreds of other places.

The choice is yours. You can struggle and try to find the job you want by traditional methods or you can try something different. CollegeRecruiter.com offers you something truly unique that can make a huge difference in the success of your job search.

Posted by Larry Ray Palmer on April 6, 2008 at 3:28 PM | Leave a Comment (0)

Sometimes, we all need a fresh start and a new view on life. This may entail an move to another place or just changing a few things about our lives. If your fresh start involves a move to Reno or starting a new career, entry level jobs in Reno and hundreds of other areas can be found easily by using the tools at CollegeRecruiter.com.

The advent of the Internet has made changing careers much easier than it was a few years ago. Powerful search engines wait eagerly to share new opportunities with you. One such tool is the Entry Level and Internship Job Search Page found at CollegeRecruiter.com and it provides easy access to internship opportunities and entry level jobs in Reno, not to mention hundreds of other places around the globe. Using the advanced search capabilities of this tool, you can focus on a single area of expertise or expand your search to see all internships or entry level jobs in the Reno area.

While using the Entry Level and Internship Job Search Page, you should also make it a point to take the time to read through several of the articles upon topics of interest to those seeking to relocate and reestablish their careers found in their large article repository. These articles offer advice on subjects that are applicable to people seeking to start or restart their careers with entry level jobs in Reno and other places as well.

By using the educational resources and job hunting tools at College Recruiter.com to find an entry level job in Reno, you can make your fresh start a success.

Posted by Larry Ray Palmer on April 6, 2008 at 3:25 PM | Leave a Comment (0)

If you are planning to relocate to Winnepeg after graduation, your first priority is likely that of finding work. Moving can be a difficult experience of itself but, with a little preparation, some of the strain of finding entry level jobs in Winnepeg or hundreds of other areas, can be removed from the equation.

When you are planning to relocate after your college days are finished, you have a lot to think about. Choosing the right place that will enable you to put your schooling to work, finding a job that will recover some of the losses you expended on both schooling and the move, as well as deciding what direction you want your life to take. The people at CollegeRecruiter.com recognize this and they want to make things easier for you by providing the tools you need to find an entry level job or internship and the advice and experience of those who went before you.

The Entry Level and Internship Job Search Page found at CollegeRecruiter.com locates internship opportunities and entry level jobs in Winnepeg, not to mention hundreds of other places around the globe using highly advanced search capabilities, that can give you a view of all of the internships or entry level jobs in the Winnepeg area or deliver more refined results by focusing the search using specific keywords, industry types, level of necessary experience, the type of work offered or other parameters.

While searching the results of the Entry Level and Internship Job Search Page, take the time to look over a few of the other resources at CollegeRecruiter.com that are designed to help you in advancing your career, no matter where that career may take you. Valuable resources such as the blogging system to share and learn from the experiences of others and the library full of informative articles with tips and suggestions on how to improve your job hunting skills or refine your working skill sets are an asset not just for entry level jobs in Winnepeg but can prove valuable no matter where your career may lead you in the future.

Workers are wanted for entry level jobs in Winnepeg. CollegeRecruiter.com is here to help you make the transition.

Posted by Larry Ray Palmer on April 6, 2008 at 3:20 PM | Leave a Comment (0)

If you are planning to advance you career, you may have realized that the proper opportunities don't always exist in your home town. Sometimes, to meet your career goals, relocation is required and with a little advanced research you can find entry level jobs in Ottawa or many other areas that can help you meet your career goals.

By using the Entry Level and Internship Job Search Page found at CollegeRecruiter.com to find internship opportunities and entry level jobs in Ottawa and other places around the globe, you can advance your career and see new places at the same time. Using the advanced search capabilities, you can focus your search to a specific field of work or expand your search to encompass all internships or entry level jobs in the Ottawa area. By taking the time to avail yourself of this powerful tool, you have created a doorway into your financially secure future.

Using the search functions is a very simple process, yet highly effective at finding work where ever you may be looking. For a wide search, simply enter your job category and let the tool find all of the job opportunities in the database. To refine your results, select more parameters such as location, specific job title or keywords. By using this focused searching method, you can find a job that is exactly in tune with your career goals.

When you are ready to find an entry level job in Ottawa or your own hometown, consulting the job search database at CollegeRecruiter.com just makes good sense.

Posted by Larry Ray Palmer on April 6, 2008 at 3:15 PM | Leave a Comment (0)

If your hometown is Regina and you just graduated college you might be seeking an opportunity to stay close to home while pursuing your career. While entry level jobs in Regina can be difficult to find, this doesn't have to be the difficult experience you may have worried about. Using the power of the Internet, CollegeRecruiter.com has brought you powerful tools that can be of great value to you in your quest to become gainfully employed.

The Entry Level and Internship Job Search Page found at CollegeRecruiter.com can be a wonderful assistant for locating internship opportunities and entry level jobs in Regina, not to mention hundreds of other places around the globe. When you are seeking to find internships or entry level jobs in the Regina area, the advanced search functions of this tool allow you the freedom to customize your search experience based on your personal preferences. Searching with specific keywords, industry types, level of necessary experience, the type of work offered or other parameters such as the date of the posting or the location of available entry level positions allows you to narrow or broaden the scope of your search to find hundreds of listings for internships and entry level positions that will give both your resume and your career a little extra boost with the work experience and training they provide.

CollegeRecruiter.com also offers a wide range of educational materials in the form of blog's and articles which reflect topics of interest to recent college graduates and job seekers. Subjects on important matters such as preparing for an interview or properly formatting your resume will assist you in obtaining the job you want after successfully searching the database for entry level jobs in Regina and elsewhere.

With these powerful tools at your disposal, you don't have to leave home to make a name for yourself in the business world. Using CollegeRecruiter.com to find an entry level job in Regina enables you to keep the things you value close to you while pursuing a successful career.

Posted by Larry Ray Palmer on April 6, 2008 at 3:13 PM | Leave a Comment (0)

We all have dreams of success and being able to return from college with our heads held high and a career that our family and friends can be proud of. If we can create that kind of success in our own hometown and keep the money in the place we call home while keeping our family ties and friendships firmly in tact it is even better but for many people, the lack of jobs near home has caused them to expand their search farther and farther away. For the recent college graduate seeking to find their new career in Louisville or elsewhere, knowing where to look is essential to their cause. CollegeRecruiter.com recognizes this need to be able to locate entry level jobs in Louisville or hundreds of other areas and so they have brought the power of the Internet to your job search through the availability of some very special tools.

The first tool offered is the Entry Level and Internship Job Search Page which can help you in your search for internship opportunities and entry level jobs in Louisville, not to mention hundreds of other places around the globe. By searching for internships or entry level jobs in the Louisville area with the advanced search functions, you can focus your search on specific keywords, industry types, the type of work offered or other parameters to find the job that meets your needs and career goals.

CollegeRecruiter.com also offers a wide variety of educational articles upon topics of interest to those seeking new employment or further advancement in their career fields. By reading these articles on topics such as planning for success in your career or properly formatting your resume, you will find tried and true methods that will not only help the new college graduate to prepare themselves for the job hunting experience but also teach you how to move forward in your career after finding an entry level job in Louisville or elsewhere.

By using these tool to supplement your own job hunting skills, you can find the job of your dreams and assure yourself of a successful career and future. From the team at CollegeRecruiter.com, we wish you the very best of luck in your job search.

Posted by Larry Ray Palmer on April 6, 2008 at 3:10 PM | Leave a Comment (0)

When you have graduated from college and decided to set forth upon your chosen career path, the hunt for employment can be discouraging. With so many people looking for employment these days, and a large portion of them being your fellow college graduates, the job market can seem to be glutted with other people vying for the same job you are looking to get into. Luckily, the Internet has brought us some powerful tools to help in this search that may make the difference between job hunting success and months of fruitless searching.

One such tool brought to us by the power of the Internet is the Entry Level and Internship Job Search Page found at CollegeRecruiter.com. This tool makes finding internship opportunities and entry level jobs in Halifax, not to mention hundreds of other places around the globe, very simple using advanced search capabilities to focus the scope of your searches by specific parameters. By making use of these advanced search functions, you can focus your search upon specific keywords, industry types, level of necessary experience, the type of work offered or other parameters to return detailed listing of the available positions and internship opportunities in your chosen field.

While availing yourself of the Entry Level and Internship Job Search Page, take the time to look into the other resources CollegeRecruiter.com offers. These resources include blog's, tools to evaluate your job category and an complete library of educational articles to help the new college graduate in their careers. With discourses on topics like preparing for an interview and planning ahead for success in your career, you can learn from the experiences of others who have been successful in their own careers. Using the skills you will learn here will help you to not only find entry level jobs in Halifax and elsewhere, but make the most of the jobs you do find.

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Are you looking for work in Schenectady? If so, you are not alone. Every year, more and more college graduates are looking for work close to their hometowns and while some find these successful careers, others are turned away disillusioned and have to leave the places they call home to have the careers they anticipated. Why do some find the gold mine while others just get to sift through dirt and find nothing? Perhaps it is a matter of finding the right tools for the job. Just as old gold panners rarely found huge deposits of gold until the advent of far more effective mining equipment, job hunters are also seeking that hidden opportunity. The tools they have to use can determine how successful their search will be.

Luckily for today's job hunting college graduates, there are some very powerful tools. If the classifieds could be compared to the gold pan of the previous illustration, the Entry Level and Internship Job Search Page found at CollegeRecruiter.com is the equivalent of hydraulic mining for finding internship opportunities and entry level jobs in Schenectady, not to mention hundreds of other places around the globe. Enhanced by the advanced search capabilities, you can focus the scope of your search to a specific field of work or expand your search to encompass all internships or entry level jobs in the Schenectady area. Additionally, you can broaden your horizons and search the whole globe for specific fields of employment if this is your choice. the choice of where and what to find is up to you, the search tool just makes the job easier.

To further support our little gold mining illustration, CollegeRecruiter.com offers the dynamite to loosen the job markets inner workings for you a bit in the way of informative articles on matters such as preparing for an interview and creating a successful career. These articles show you how to find and get entry level jobs in Schenectady and elsewhere by teaching you the things that employers want you to know.

There is a gold mine of opportunity waiting for you. The tools at College Recruiter.com are there to help you in your search for your golden opportunity.

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Rochester is calling. With the coming of each year, there is a new crop of college graduates who are setting out into the real world to finally use their hard earned education and start to reap the benefits of what they have toiled over the last few years. Rochester, and hundreds of other places, welcome this new talent to the workforce and they want to see you succeed because your success means their continued success as well. But sometimes it seems that the difference between finding the job you want and spending a fruitless year of searching can be a very thin line. If you want to find a new job in the Rochester area or anywhere else, you need to know how to look for it. Enter the folks at CollegeRecruiter.com.

The team has developed a powerful search engine known as the Entry Level and Internship Job Search Page which can help you to find internship opportunities and entry level jobs in Rochester, not to mention hundreds of other places around the globe. When you search for internships or entry level jobs in the Rochester area with these advanced search functions, you can be very specific in what you want turning up in your results by specifying keywords, industry types, level of necessary experience, the type of work offered or other parameters such as the date of the posting or the location of available entry level positions.

The search takes only a few minutes but will consistently yield very good results in almost any field. This makes it much easier for you to find the career you want, be it in Rochester, Albany, Miami or Timbuktu. The database search is so powerful that you can use it and know that you are finding good leads on good jobs every time.

Rochester is calling your name. They have jobs waiting for someone just like you. The resources at College Recruiter.com are your key to finding the entry level job in Rochester that perfectly matches your needs.

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For whatever reason you have decided you would like to start your career in the city of Tucson. Maybe you have family there, maybe you are going there because it's one place where your family isn't. Maybe you just have the idea that success awaits you in Tucson and you want to follow that feeling. Whatever your personal reasons, College Recruiter.com believes in your dream as well and they want to help you find entry level jobs in Tucson or hundreds of other areas.

In keeping with this idea, they have great tools to assist you in your search. These tools are powerful search engines, informative articles, a blogging system to help with dispersing the information gleaned through the experiences or trials of others who came before you and other tools that will help you not only find the job you seek but help you determine the best way to get that job and what you should expect from it.

The first tool offered is the Entry Level and Internship Job Search Page. This search engine is a powerful tool that searches the database of the site to find all of the internship opportunities and entry level jobs in Tucson and hundreds of other places around the globe using advanced search capabilities that allow you can adjust your search to a specific field of work or expand your search to encompass all internships or entry level jobs in the Tucson area. By using these features, you can use this tool to simply and quickly find the job you want and you can be as specific as you want to be. Go ahead, be picky. The search engine will take it and return with something that is just to your liking.

We also mentioned the informative blog's and articles found at CollegeRecruiter.com and with good reason. This vast repository of written media discusses points such as preparing for interviews and planning the success of your career are powerful allies to the newly graduated college student who wants to prepare themselves for the job hunting experience and a successful career so that they can obtain entry level jobs in Tucson or any where else they should choose to go.

There are hundreds of employers in Tucson and other areas that are looking for a new college graduate to come along and fill their open position. By using the tools found at CollegeRecruiter.com you can find and get hired for entry level jobs in Tucson or wherever your dream may take you.

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College graduates from the area of Macomb County, Michigan or similar locals may find themselves wanting to be close to home and the people they have known and been close to but sometimes finding work near your hometown is a major problem. If you find yourself to be unsuccessfully looking for entry level jobs in Macomb County, Michigan or hundreds of other areas, what is it that is holding you back? Is there something you are missing? Perhaps you just haven't found the right way to search for what you want. If this is the case, don't lose hope. CollegeRecruiter.com is here to offer the tools that may be all the help you need.

The most powerful tool offered on the site is the Entry Level and Internship Job Search Page found at CollegeRecruiter.com which is a tremendous asset to those college graduates who are seeking to start a successful career because it leads you directly into the path of all of the available internship opportunities and entry level jobs in Macomb County, Michigan, not to mention hundreds of other places around the globe.

When you use this powerful search tool, you can be certain of the results in finding internships or entry level jobs in the Macomb County, Michigan area. The advanced search functions, allow for further clarification of your exact preferences by allowing you to choose a number of specific parameters such as the location of available entry level positions.

CollegeRecruiter.com also offers educational articles dealing with a variety of subject matters designed to help the new college graduate to prepare themselves for the job hunting experience so that they can obtain entry level jobs in Macomb County, Michigan and elsewhere.

You can find the entry level job in Macomb County, Michigan that you want. Collegerecruiter.com can help.

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Founded on the western shores of the Hudson River in New York and incorporated as a city in the year 1865, Newburgh offers a colorful history boasting such explorers as Henry Hudson and a strong sense of community. Being the perfect place to raise a family and having a strong economic status, Newburgh holds great appeal for many people. If you are among those considering a move to the area, CollegeRecruiter.com is here to help you in finding the entry level jobs in Newburgh or hundreds of other areas, that will insure your success.

The Entry Level and Internship Job Search Page found at CollegeRecruiter.com is recognized for its ability to locate internship opportunities and entry level jobs in Newburgh, not to mention hundreds of other places around the globe. By using the advanced search functions, the college graduate desiring to relocate to the city can find all of the available internships or entry level jobs in the Newburgh area. Just having a knowledge of these opportunities is a great thing in and of itself but being able to further personalize the search according to your own preferences makes this tool all the more useful to college graduates seeking to find a start for their new careers in their chosen field of study.

While the Entry Level and Internship Job Search Page found at CollegeRecruiter.com is a very helpful tool all by itself, the team thought you deserved even more after working so hard to get through the college years. That is why they also offer a variety of educational articles on themes related to your job search, your interviewing skills and how to get and keep entry level jobs in Newburgh and elsewhere. These articles are written in a conversational manner and are very informative, thus making it easy to learn the secrets of success in your new career.

While no one can guarantee that you will find everything you are seeking in Newburgh, the team at CollegeRecruiter.com is working side by side with you to make sure you can find an entry level job in Newburgh that can make for a successful career.

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Originally founded by Dutch colonists, Kingston was a small farming community that later became a larger city in New York while retaining it's rural charms. A pleasant place to live and work, Kingston is appealing to many new college graduates because of the lifestyle and opportunities that exist there. If you are one of these college graduates who can feel the call of the successful career in Kingston, CollegeRecruiter.com is here to help you find entry level jobs in Kingston or hundreds of other areas.

With the power of the Entry Level and Internship Job Search Page found at CollegeRecruiter.com it is easy to see why the site has become so popular among recent college graduates seeking to find their start in the career world. By using the search capabilities to find internship opportunities and entry level jobs in Kingston, not to mention hundreds of other places around the globe, you can customize your search to your own personal preferences. With these advanced search functions, you can find the job you want in the place you want. It is ok to be particular with this tool. This is your career and being specific leads to specific results.

After you have found the job listing you are interested in, take the time to check out the educational materials on the site found in the blog space and articles that touch on topics that are important to the recent college graduate who is now seeking to find a new career so that they can obtain entry level jobs in Kingston or anywhere else that they may feel inclined to go.

Kingston is growing and there is much room for expansion. You can be part of the growth and find your successful career and life in this wonderful community.

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With a powerful economic status, particularly in the fields of agricultural biotechnology and mining, as well as being the largest city in the Saskatchewan region of Canada, Saskatoon has excellent potential to provide career building opportunities for recently graduated college students. Rated as number one in the country of Canada for its water and air quality and offering excellent educational resources including the only university campus in the country to house all five health sciences as well as a teaching hospital, Saskatoon is abundant in opportunity for the new college graduate in both a place to make a home and establish a career. With the growth of the city and its vital industries, entry level jobs in Saskatoon are becoming more abundant as well.

The Entry Level and Internship Job Search Page found at CollegeRecruiter.com is your resource for finding the job you want in this ever growing community. By having a quick study of all of the internship opportunities and entry level jobs in Saskatoon, not to mention hundreds of other places around the globe, readily available for your perusal, you can get an idea of exactly what the city has to offer in the way of internships or entry level jobs in the Saskatoon area. By further refining your search by keywords or industries, you can find exactly the job you are looking for.

The use of this tool is quite simple and it is highly effective in locating entry level jobs in Saskatoon and elsewhere, but the articles and other informative postings found on the same site are yet another powerful ally in your job seeking experience. By taking the time to glean the information they contain, you are learning the secrets to success in any area of your career no matter where that career may take you.

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For recent college graduates who have attended Albany College in New York's capitol city, they may have noticed the city's major appeal and rich lifestyle. Becoming accustomed to this luxury, you may have decided a career and life in the city of Albany could be very much to your liking. If this is so, you are in luck because the progress and forward momentum of this city is leading to growth in the amount of available entry level jobs in Albany all of the time.

If you are one of the thousands of people who feel an irresistible attachment to this city, why not take the time to look over the listings found on the Entry Level and Internship Job Search Page found at CollegeRecruiter.com and let it show you how much opportunity exists for you in the availability of internship opportunities and entry level jobs in Albany, not to mention hundreds of other places around the globe.

In addition to the Entry Level and Internship Job Search Page, you will also find extensive educational resources on topics of interest to college graduates seeking to establish their careers. These subjects are more than merely cut and dry facts but are conversational articles that are interesting to read and often incorporate information that the author learned at personal expense during their quest to establish their own careers. By taking the time to read the experiences of others, you learn valuable lessons that are important to your prospective employers who offer entry level jobs in Albany and elsewhere.

With the rich architecture, enticing restaurants, colorful history and amazing cultural events, you could do far worse than settling down with an entry level job in Albany. For those who have felt the call of this city, opportunity is knocking, answer the door.

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Boasting a rich heritage, Savannah is not only the largest city in Chatham county Georgia but it also has the distinction of being the first planned city in the United States of America. Not content to rest on these laurels, the city also boasts a stunning display of architectural magnificence and a forward thinking populace which has spurred the city forward into continued growth and expansion thus creating huge opportunities in the availability of entry level jobs in Savannah and the commercial opportunities that coincides with this growth. If you want to become part of this rapid growth and start a career in the city of Savannah, where can you find a place to start?

The Entry Level and Internship Job Search Page found at CollegeRecruiter.com is a very good place to start looking when you want to find all of the internship opportunities and entry level jobs in Savannah, not to mention hundreds of other places around the globe. Recognized for it's powerful search capabilities, the search tool supplied here is a most powerful asset to the job hunter who has recently graduated college.

In true Southern fashion, CollegeRecruiter.com didn't stop with just a little help in locating the job of your dreams. They took things a few steps further and provided the information that will help you in preparing what you want to say during your interview, what to wear to the interview, how to dress up your resume and how to improve your work habits to make your entry level jobs in Savannah a true success. These tips and pointers come in the form of articles and blog posts on the site that are aimed at the young college graduate who is just starting out in search of success but they contain advice that could be of real value to any job seeker.

Savannah is a welcoming city, full of the world renowned Southern hospitality and charm. When you are ready to make the leap and pursue your dreams of a successful career in a beautiful city, there is an entry level job in Savannah waiting for you.

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If you are a local of Middletown or just considering moving into the area, finding work can be a major priority. If you find yourself looking for entry level jobs in Middletown or any other area, the resources at CollegeRecruiter.com can be a great asset.

The Entry Level and Internship Job Search Page found at CollegeRecruiter.com is a powerful tool for finding internship opportunities and entry level jobs in Middletown, not to mention hundreds of other places around the globe. By using the advanced search functions, you can narrow your search to a specific field of work or expand your scope to encompass all internships or entry level jobs in the Middletown area. With these advanced search functions, you can search by specific keywords, industry types, level of necessary experience, the type of work offered or other parameters such as the date of the posting or the location of available positions.

In addition to the Entry Level and Internship Job Search Page, CollegeRecruiter.com also offers extensive educational articles upon topics of interest to those seeking to find a new employer. Subjects on matters such as how to prepare for an interview or how to prepare a properly formatted resume help the new job hunter to prepare themselves for the job hunting experience so that they can obtain entry level jobs in Middletown and elsewhere.

The jobs are there. Prospective employers are ready to hire. The resources at College Recruiter.com are there to help you bring it all together in your search for an entry level job in Middletown.

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For those special individuals who like a bit of adventure in their careers and the good feeling that comes with knowing you have done a good deed, law enforcement can often be a very appealing career choice. Unfortunately, getting started upon the law enforcement and security career path can often be frustrating at best. If you want to find an entry level law enforcement job, what options are available to you?

Some great options do exist and you might be surprised at how readily available many of them are. If you are interested in starting in a less dangerous area of the field and working your way up, why not consider and entry level forensic computer job, which pays very well for the proper skill set. If you like a little more aggressive career path, consider an entry level security position or even an entry level homeland security position, which has become a very highly paid and prestigious field in the aftermath of the attacks on the World Trade Center and other structures on September 11, 2001.

With a solid resume and suitable skills, entry level law enforcement and entry level security jobs can provide you a powerful footing to launch into your successful career. By using the search boards located on the Internet at sites such as CollegeRecruiter.com to find just the right entry level career opportunity or internship for your needs, you too can find adventure and a sense of pride in your career as an entry level law enforcement employee.

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The Internet has become a powerful tool for both the individual and big businesses to compete side by side upon a more level playing field. For those with the proper skill sets that combine one or more areas of expertise, entry level jobs are both abundant and profitable. One such entry level job that is in huge demand at this time is that of the Internet marketer. That being said, how does one go about finding an entry level web design job?

Entry level web design jobs are available from many major areas of the Internet as the brick and mortar companies are quickly learning the value of a powerful Internet presence. Recognizing the need for their businesses to evolve if they want to remain into the future, businesses are developing their Internet presence and they want to be sure this is done in a manner that will guarantee their future success.

By checking entry level job finding resources, such as the Entry Level and Internship Job Search Page at CollegeRecruiter.com, you can find hundreds of entry level career opportunities in the field of web design. With sites such as the one mentioned above and their customizable methods of searching the records, you can customize the experience to your own personal needs and preferences. Within a few clicks of the mouse, you could find just the entry level web design job you have been looking for.

When you have found the entry level web design job you are interested in, simply use the provided contact information to forward your resume to the prospective employer. By taking the time in advance to put together a strong resume and a portfolio of your work, you can illustrate your skills to prospective employers and make yourself more desirable as a potential employee. If you have skills in the field of Internet web design, an entry level web design job may be waiting for you.

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For those with the proper skills, one of the highest paid entry level job hunting areas is the field of computer science. By finding your start in this industry, you can assure yourself of a solid financial future and ongoing education. That being said, how does one go about finding an entry level computer networking job?

Entry level computer networking jobs are available from many major corporations and you can find them if you know where to look. By checking entry level job finding resources, such as the Entry Level and Internship Job Search Page at CollegeRecruiter.com, you can find hundreds of available opportunities in the computer industry. With sites such as the one mentioned above and their customizable methods of searching the records, you can customize the experience to your own personal needs and preferences. Within a few clicks of the mouse, you could find just the entry level computer networking job you have been looking for.

When you have found the entry level computer networking job you are interested in, use the provided contact information to forward your resume to the prospective employer. By using the resume tweaking tips discussed in previous posts, you can make your resume stand apart from the crowd and represent you as a skilled professional in your field. With a little patience and some planning, you can land the entry level computer networking job that will launch you into a successful career in the computer science industry.

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For those seeking a career in the computer science industry, it can be difficult to get one's foot in the door. Luckily, there are a variety of good resources available to help you find a start in this industry. One such method of getting into the industry is by finding a entry level computer science job.

Entry level computer science jobs are available from many major corporations and you can find them if you know where to look. By checking entry level job finding resources, such as the Entry Level and Internship Job Search Page at CollegeRecruiter.com, you can find hundreds of available opportunities in the computer industry. With sites such as the one mentioned above and their customizable methods of searching the records, you can customize the experience to your own personal needs and preferences. Within a few clicks of the mouse, you could find just the entry level job you have been looking for.

When you have found the entry level computer science jobs you are interested in, make use of the provided contact information to forward your resume to the prospective employer. By using the resume tweaking tips discussed in previous posts, you can make your resume stand apart from the crowd and represent you as a skilled professional in your field. With a little patience and some planning, you can land the entry level computer science job that will launch you into a successful career in the computer science industry.

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When you are searching for your first job, it may seem difficult to understand exactly what the prospective employer is looking for. In this post, we will discuss a few of the main points that play in an employers decision as to whether or not to hire a new employee.

First, employers hire for entry level jobs because they need extra employees. If a business isn't successful, you will never see a help wanted posting anywhere. That being said, they don't want to give these valuable entry level jobs to just anyone. They want employees who will help them to remain successful. They acquire these success generating employees by following a few simple rules, such as hiring those with experience or those with educational backgrounds that demonstrate a reasonable ability in their chosen field.

Going hand in hand with the first point, corporations hire people with experience and ability for entry level jobs. If you can exibit even a small amount of working experience, you have placed yourself well above your peers who cannot, even if they may have scored higher than you in the academic environment of college. If you demonstrate the successful use of your skills and abilities, you become more valuable because now you are a proven performer rather than a hypothetical situation.

Third, employers who offer entry level jobs want loyalty. The jobs are called entry level jobs because that is exactly what they are, a starting point to a career. When an employer agrees to hire you for an entry level job they are betting that you will stay with the company for an extended period of time rather than training and jumping to the next opportunity. They plan to grow and they want you to grow with them. If your resume is filled with a long list of pirate style job hunting, working one job for a month or two and then jumping to the next, the employer has no reason to trust that you will make any long term commitment to their corporation.

By understanding these three keys to the prospective employers mind set, you can situate yourself to be more appealing when opening for entry level jobs appear. By doing so, you can qualify yourself for a rewarding career.

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When you are seeking to find an entry level job or internship, few places offer the functionality of CollegeRecruiter.com. Designed with the college student in mind, the resources are cleverly outlined in a way that makes getting advice and locating the entry level job or internship in your field very simple.

The blog's section of CollegeRecruiter.com offers eight separate channels of advice and tips on job searching, internships and various other points that are crucial to the college student who is preparing to start out on their chosen path to a career.

There is also an articles section with well written and informative pieces on subjects that will help new job hunters and seasoned veterans in finding entry level jobs and turning them into successful and rewarding careers.

In addition to these resources, there are also powerful entry level job and internship location tools found at CollegeRecruiter.com in the form of the Entry Level and Internship Job Search Page, which offers advanced search capabilities including a job index, search by channel and search by employer links, and the Internship Job Postings, which include many notable internship opportunities in a variety of career fields.

By availing yourself of these resources and tools, you can go from being a college student wondering what happens next to being a college student in charge of your corporate climb. With CollegeRecruiter.com, you can be ready to face the challenges of the corporate world and find the entry level job or internship and the successful career you want.

Posted by Larry Ray Palmer on March 24, 2008 at 1:42 PM | Leave a Comment (0)

For those seeking a career in the computer programming field, finding the first position can be difficult. In a field with such a high degree of competition and flux, companies tend to look for proven track records of performance before they are willing to extend an offer of employment and the creation of such a track record is difficult to obtain outside of the workplace leaving many stuck in the revolving door of experience being necessary but unattainable.

Fortunately, entry level computer programming jobs are still available with many major corporations as can be seen by referencing the entry level job finding resources found in such places as CollegeRecruiter.com. Through these portals you can find hundreds of well paid entry level jobs, along with paid and unpaid internships in the computer programming industry. With a little research and time, you could find the entry level computer programming job or internship that is right for you.

When you find an entry level computer programming job you are interested in, make use of the provided contact information and forward your resume to the prospective employer. Enclose a sample or two of your work and letters of recommendation by others in the industry and you have went a long way towards getting your first chance at the entry level computer programming job of your dreams. By availing yourself of the tools available at CollegeRecruiter.com, you can land the entry level computer programming job or internship that will start you down the path towards your successful career in the computer programming industry.

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With the advent of the Internet, a new trend began. The world became a smaller place and people from all over the world were able to associate with each other like never before. As networking sites cropped up, people began to group together according to their own interests or causes and, eventually, by careers. For the young job hunter today, the Internet is a powerful ally.

By joining a network with others who share the same goals or interests, all can profit from the others experiences. Thankfully, there are many wise, former job hunters who now have high paying careers that are willing to share their advice and experiences with others. By utilizing a network, you can learn the pitfalls others encountered while looking for an entry level job or internships, including scams or less than desirable circumstances. You can also gain helpful instruction on what to expect in an interview or leads on what corporations in your area are offering the highest paying entry level jobs.

Additionally, many of those who successfully climbed the ladder of corporate success are not just willing to share their secrets of successfully obtaining entry level jobs but are also willing to give young job seekers a start of their own by providing entry level jobs and internship opportunities within their corporations.

The Internet is a powerful tool for bringing people closer together. Use its networking capabilities wisely and you may find yourself the recipient of a wonderful entry level job. Then you too can be among the numbers of those who have networked their way to the top of the corporate ladder.

Posted by Larry Ray Palmer on March 24, 2008 at 12:14 PM | Leave a Comment (0)

When you are preparing to interview for an entry level job, there are a few things you should take into consideration. We have discussed in previous posts the need for preparation and that taking the time to practice can be of great value to you. If you are getting ready to embark upon the process of interviewing for an entry level job, what questions can you expect from your prospective employer?

Do you have experience? -

This seems to be one of the first questions to ever come up in an interview and for good reason. Employers don't want to throw away thousands of dollars training someone who has no clue what they are doing or who will jump ship and take their new found talents to a higher paying competitor next week. Answer the question honestly but make sure you look in your background for anything that could be considered experience to raise your standings. Internships, volunteer projects, workshops and the like, all may be considered useful working experience to the interviewer so don't be afraid to qualify your answers by mentioning these things.

What can you bring to this company? -

Another very pointed question, this one is designed to see how you view yourself and whether you feel you are qualified. After all, if you can't make a decent argument for what you can bring into the arrangement, why should a prospective employer risk the corporations money on an unproven worker? Think about this question carefully and decide what skills and assets you have that would be of benefit when you are given an entry level job with a particular company.

What do you expect from this job? -

Here's a hint: Don't say forty grand a year and two weeks paid vacation or you will soon be looking at the sidewalk outside. Employers don't want someone who is just there for the paycheck or the benefits. They want someone who is looking for more from an entry level job. If you are intending to make a career in your field and you want to start with this job, tell them so and let them know you want to work your way up through their ranks. Tell them you want the experience and training that you are sure a company of such a fine reputation has to offer. Almost anything with a career goal or altruistic purpose will answer this question but never say you are here for the money.

In a nutshell, those are three of the main questions you can expect to encounter while interviewing for an entry level job. Aside from these, make sure your appearance is neat and appropriate, have your resume in good order and arrive early. By doing so, you insure your success in interviewing for an entry level job.

Posted by Larry Ray Palmer on March 24, 2008 at 11:41 AM | Leave a Comment (0)

In a economic society where businesses constantly strive to be at the top of their game and experience seems to be one of the all important factors in deciding who is worthy and who is not, it may seem puzzling that anyone would dare to offer an internship position. In actuality though, internships not only make sense for the intern, they are a financially sound decision for the corporation as well. In this post, we briefly discus the reasons for this statement.

Cost effective - Like it or not, the business world works on a system of checks and balances. We spend money on research and development and we get a more valuable product that makes us more money. By offering internships, corporations are making an investment in their future. They are spending their money to train the intern and develop a sense of loyalty to their corporation with the gamble that the intern may or may not produce the result they want to see. Because they are assuming this risk, they often offer a lowered pay rate or even unpaid internships which allows them to cover the odds for those who will not meet their expectations. By spending the money to train and develop an intern, they save money they would have to pay hiring higher level executives and employees away from competitors.

Loyalty - If some one does something nice for you, what is your typical response? Most of us say thank you or even try to return the favor. Corporations who offer internships are counting on that facet of our personalities. By offering us a start when others have turned us away, corporations have given us a helping hand. They know not everyone will return the favor with continued loyalty to their corporation but they bank on the larger number of interns doing so.

Public Image - As the popular saying goes, Image is everything. Corporations know this as well and if they can make themselves look good in the eyes of John Q. Public, they are going to jump at the chance. Offering internships to college students and recent graduates makes the recipient very happy. They are quick to tell their friends, their family, and the rest of the world about their good fortune. Guess who's image just climbed a notch in the publics eyes? If the internship offered is in support of a common cause, it is that much better.

These are just a few of the reasons corporations offer internships. By understanding why they make these internship offers, you can place yourself more strategically to be on the receiving end.

Posted by Larry Ray Palmer on March 23, 2008 at 10:31 PM | Leave a Comment (0)

Your second job interview is finally over, and the phone call you've been waiting for comes. The dream job of your life is going to be a reality. But the question now is to take or not to take the job. There are many factors that need to be considered before jumping into an entry-level job that may appear great on the outside. Some things to consider:

• Turnover rate
• Company mission statement
• Benefits package
• Days open and work hours
• Work environment
• Promotion opportunities
• Location
• Salary

Each of these issues can make an employee very satisfied or extremely miserable. The worst thing to happen to a new gradute is to be taken advantage of on their first entry-level job. On a positive note, the company usually lets the interviewee have a few days to make a decision. A career should be challenging, but not completely burdensome. Although the temptation to accept the first job that comes is hard to say no to, working at a horrible company, or better yet a failing company is even harder.

Posted by C. Grand Pre` on February 28, 2008 at 4:47 PM | Leave a Comment (0)

When it comes to job hunting, one thing looms over recent graduates heads. The resume. The problem with writing a resume is the lack of experience. Going to college should be experience enough, however, jobs are looking for a little bit more.

So, keep in mind that 'more is more'. Employers will be looking at a recent grads resume for substance. Any job that you have had (preferably since the start of college) can be a good reference. A job can show commitment (if you have been there for a while), organization, multitasking abilities, leadership skills, or interpersonal skills.

These assumptions can be derived from jobs ranging from waiter, store clerk, or even working at a day camp. Include what you have done in the past, but keep in mind to package it in an enticing way for employers. Never lie on your resume, but make it sound good.

Your resume is like the ingredients to you. The more you have, the better you look. That will help you stand out against other candidates.

Posted by jdisandro on February 23, 2008 at 12:48 PM | Leave a Comment (0)

While graduation may seem like the greatest thing for college students, the real world poses a looming threat. Many college grads leave college with the mindset that they will find a great job right away and make a decent amount of money. However, especially with the economy the way it is, the job market is tight.
So, what is a college grad to do? There are plenty of job sites out there to assist recent graduates with their job searches. However, as a job seeker, you must take caution into your own hands.
For as many good jobs as there are out there, you have to pass over lots of bad jobs. You will get offers and calls from shady sales men of all kinds. You may say that you need a job. But be cautious. Many organizations exist to take advantage of recent grads and their naivete toward the world.
The jobs will post on a site saying they need an entry level marketing associate. But in reality,they are looking for someone to go door to door to sell their 'product'.
The best advice one can get is to research. Be an expert about your field and research. When you get a call from a company, look them up online. Search them on google. There are a number of job boards such as jobvent.com, or other scam alert websites. You can find the truth before you have to find it out the hard way.
Also, be weary of anything involving working at home, or accepting payment by giving someone your credit card, social security, or bank numbers.
The key is research. This will help you land the right job, not just something to do in exchange for money.

Posted by jdisandro on February 18, 2008 at 3:51 PM | Leave a Comment (0)

When it comes to entry level jobs, it seems sort of confusing as to what to expect with salary. Obviously, coming out of college, you want to make enough money to pay off those student loans.
Looking at the simple facts, college graduates make a significant amount more than non college graduates. So, with that piece of paper, college graduates should be expecting to make a little bit more money. However, with society taking a shift towards a more imperial subject and money becoming more of a hierarchy, entry level workers should expect to make a little less.
This should not be a scare tactic though, however, as the college degree allows for more earning potential. While someone may take an entry level job earning a little bit less, they should expect to work their way up the ladder to meet their economic goals.
Do not be afraid to haggle prices in an interview. Essentially you know what you are worth. But also keep in mind that having a job to work and potential to achieve is better than being too stubborn to work for a living.

Posted by jdisandro on February 15, 2008 at 3:30 PM | Leave a Comment (0)

Provided By: Associated Content, Inc.

According to CNN money, the number one company to work for is Genentech. There are also a hundred other employers that made the best list, however, Genentech won the prize.

Genentech currently experiences 20% job growth and employs 8,121 Americans.

Continue reading "Best Companies to Work for in America" »

Posted by CandiceArnold on November 16, 2007 at 1:22 PM | Leave a Comment (0)

Because I haven’t contributed to the blog for over a year now (last post was in July 2006), I wanted to re-introduce myself.

My last post here (on “Work Parties”) was just before I started my first job out of college, which was my second full time job. My background is diverse. I worked retail with increasing responsibility from the ages of 15 to 21, and spent 3 of those years in commissioned sales where I managed to pay for college without going in debt. I graduated from college with a B.A. in English: Creative Writing, with an almost-completed minor in Marketing. The job I took last August was in advertising/media sales, mostly outside sales to local businesses, and I left it at the beginning of June.

I could write 100 posts on this summer (and I just may eventually), but it’s been a myriad of experiences: a return to retail for a few weeks when times were tough, a seemingly great new job that didn’t work out, many interviews, a return to a former employer, networking and developing consulting work, much soul searching, and finally getting 2 job offers last week. Those are just the headlines.

Some people transition smoothly after college. Some people search for a long time and get stuck in retail or temp jobs for months or years. Others take the kind of path I’ve taken so far – 2 steps forward, 1 step back, with a lot of turbulence.

Anyway, the whole process (and this year in general) has me thinking about choices.

I used to view a resume as a compilation of experiences and achievements, and I’m still sure that those are important, key points. However, I think a resume actually presents our choices and values even clearer than it presents our strengths. Sure, nobody has unlimited options and sometimes we don’t get to choose exactly what we want, but part of me thinks the paths we choose to take and the choices we make – with schooling, career, activities, etc – are actually the “loudest” part of any resume.

For me, at this point in my life, I want to make career choices based on learning. Simply put: I’ll pick the job where I’ll learn the skills I think I’ll need to build a better me and enhance myself as a “product” in the workplace. Money, benefits, time, excitement – and even advancement within the company – are all secondary to, “What job will teach me what I need to learn?”

Because most of all what this first year out of college has taught me is what I don’t know and what I think I need to know.

As such, in addition to whichever of the 2 new jobs I choose, I’m also going back to school for an MBA (for the knowledge – whereas if I had gone back last year, it would have been for the degree), keeping up my network and my consulting jobs, and doing everything possible to build the brand of “Alison” inside and outside of the company I choose.

Questions answered...

1. What profession would you like to try?

Continue reading "One Year Out" »

Posted by Alison H on August 28, 2007 at 6:28 PM | Leave a Comment (0)

A few days ago, I sat down and typed a letter of interest to the school district I'm currently working at, as a substitue personal care aide, and I applied for a full-time job starting this fall. I previously hand wrote such a letter, but it was short and to the point. I wanted it to look more professional and I wanted it to state my qualities for the position. I believe that the school should know my abilities, but I wanted to stress them even more for this full-time position. I wanted them to know that I am much more than a substitute.

I have even considered calling one of the school board members and explaining to him about my interest in the position. I don't think that this would hurt my chances. What do you think? And also, when should I do this? School has just let out for the summer. Should I give this member and the school a few more weeks until I call them since the school year just ended and the new school year won't be here until September? I know it's probably not too early, but it's worth trying. I don't want to bother or nag the school district and possibly loose my chance of getting the position.

Also, I had an interview at a tutoring agency in April and was hired, but I still have not started to tutor yet. I have called the agency a few times, but no word from them so far. They needed tutors so why aren't they calling me to work? School is out, but should that matter? I don't want to spend my whole summer waiting for work. I wonder what takes places like this so long to set up tutoring. I have already turned in my clearances and the necessary paperwork back in the beginning of May. I'm just frustrated.

Posted by Jill E on June 15, 2007 at 3:35 PM | Leave a Comment (3)

I have not been here for a while. I am sure I have said this before, but when myself and all my friends already have jobs it becomes hard to write stories about looking for jobs.

Well, if you happen to like my entries for whatever reason, good news! One of my friends tells me that he was "not cut out" for his job. I don't know if that means that he quit or was fired because I never asked, but he is now looking around. And now more recently I have been informed that my office is scaling back employment from about 100 people to closer to 30 sometime before the end of the year. That is all that I have to say for now, will have to see how things go before commenting further.

Posted by Andrew S on May 21, 2007 at 1:00 PM | Leave a Comment (0)

Last week, I had an interview at a place that gives tutoring to students around the area. The nice part was that I would be working close to home and I could make my own hours. The pay isn't bad, but I wish that I had something more stable, more reliable, and full-time.

Now, I'm working three jobs at once, but I'm hoping that once I start tutoring, I will build up a list of students, and then that list of students will get bigger, and so on. Hopefully, once I start, it could lead to full-time and I wouldn't need the other two jobs.

The tutoring is usually only an hour or two at a time, but given the pay an hour, it's not too bad. This is closer to what I want to do with my degree, but not exactly. Who knows, I may like it better than what I think. However, I believe this is giving me experience. At least it's closer to where I want to be than some of my other past jobs.

At first, I saw an ad for it in the newspaper. I thought about it for awhile and faxed my resume to the company. The next day I emailed them (because no phone number was given in the ad) to see if they received it and I was told that they did, but they were looking for primary teachers, something that I wasn't. I responded back with my qualifications and a few days later, I received a call asking to come to an interview.

Perhaps, if I didn't email them I would not have been called for an interview. I figure that I have to do everything I can for a potential job, whether it's in applying for it or actually working the position. I used to feel as if I was "bugging" the companies when I would call with questions/concerns or even to let them know I was still interested, but as long as I didn't call every single day, a few times a day, I realized that I wasn't bothering them. I was working on winning myself a better future.

Posted by Jill E on April 10, 2007 at 10:24 AM | Leave a Comment (0)

This is in response to the credit check entry.

When I started to read this entry, my eyes grew wide. Employers doing credit checks upon employment, I believe, is wrong. It's absurd, especially for college students. College graduates have years of debt from tuition, books, room/board, supplies, food, not to mention other bills, such as cell phone, car insurance/payments, and doctor bills.

Of course, when an employer looks at the credit history, it probably won't look that great, but there are a lot of people today, with and without a college education, that are also living paycheck to paycheck (unless the person is a graduate student who has already found a good paying job).

Maybe I just don't understand the definition of a credit check. I guess the check would be all right if the employer was looking to make sure the candidate didn't steal, etc. but on the other hand, it is an invasion of privacy. It makes me wonder what they are going to come up with next.

I shouldn't complain though. At my office job, my bosses are paying for my notary public commission. I don't have the money to pay for it and it's nice that I don't have to come up with money that I don't even have. I'm hoping that once my notary commission is ready for me to use and I add it to my resume, more employers will take notice. I'm trying to learn as much as I can being a legal secretary. I want to use that experience for future jobs.

Posted by Jill E on March 20, 2007 at 9:05 PM | Leave a Comment (0)

I read yesterday that more employers are now using the financial histories of prospective employees as a factor in the hiring process. Job applicants may get noticed from first impressions of their resumes and/or cover letters; however, having bad credit could potentially cost them legitimate job opportunities. Naturally, any job candidate should expect to take a drug test, have a background check done, and even expect a review of past jobs. But they may not know that employers across the country are increasing the use of credit checks as a cost-effective method to identify trustworthy and responsible workers.

Critics say the practice of credit checks is discriminatory, and could unfairly hurt young, low-income, or minority applicants. Financial service and banking companies were the first to regularly pull credit histories of applicants; other industries are now following the trend, along with the use of behavioral assessments to measure a candidate's integrity. Why credit checks? Well, to determine if applicants have a motive to steal, can responsibly manage their own money, or if they are able to make charges on their credit card as part of their job.

Continue reading "Credit Checks for Employment" »

Posted by William F on March 19, 2007 at 11:22 AM | Leave a Comment (1)

You must choose which company to work for after graduation. How do you find the right one? What must you look for? Where can you find the information to make the final decision?

Continue reading "The Future Ahead..." »

Posted by Tahjia Chapman on October 11, 2006 at 12:07 AM | Leave a Comment (0)

I really wonder if some employers realize the impact of a job on a person's life. And I am not simply referring to the monetary value of the job.

When I received my first paycheck after my first week back to my old job I very nearly cried. Although I don't know what that really says about me to anyone reading this, but take a deep breath and I will explain.

Continue reading "There is something to be said for the satisfaction of a hard day's work...reflections and musings" »

Posted by Cynthia K on October 9, 2006 at 11:20 PM | Leave a Comment (1)

After school everything changes. For dozens of reasons, the reason I want to talk about is communication. After school you communicate differently. Not that you will spontaneously learn to speak Latin or anything crazy. But you can’t count on just seeing someone on campus. Or at the public house every night of the week. Or on instant messager every minute of everyday.

I use to talk to my friends 24/7, in class, out of class, campus, home for break. Everyone was connected every minute of to everyone else. Then as my friends and I started to get jobs communication slowly dropped off.

We didn’t call each other, but then we never called in the first place. Cell phone minutes cost money and there were so many options to communicate that it wasn’t necessary.

When I moved back home I found a really familiar communication network with my old friends, except everything was run through a popular networking site. I dove in.

At work and at home when we weren’t together we were (Popular Network Siting)-ing. Three months of living at home and my friend was put on probation at work. His internet access was taken away because he wasn’t getting his work done. Then it happened to another friend and another.

During this time I was job hunting. So I dodged job troubles, but my friends’ situation got me thinking. I remembered in college when I would play on my laptop and all the dirty looks my professors gave me when I was caught instant messaging during class. All the cell phone text messages I sent or read when I should have been listening to a lecture.

And now that I was joining the work force, where I could be fired for not pulling my weight. I changed the way(s) I talk to my friends. It wasn’t something I wanted to do. I was something I did to succeed. Doing what it takes to get ahead isn’t always easy or pleasant.

The important thing to remember is not let angst or immaturity hold you back. I worked hard to get to college. I worked hard to graduate. I worked hard to find my post college jobs. I would have to have rocks in my head to let chatting get in the way of my success.

Posted by Steve M on October 3, 2006 at 6:04 PM | Leave a Comment (1)

Well things went pretty smoothly I guess you could say. I worked a concert last night, and they had me cashier out in the parking lot. I was able to just kinda pick up where I had left off, but with some problems here and there. Although I seemed to be doing pretty well for having not worked there for a year, and no "re-aquaintance" training when I came back, I was being chastised by the supervisor in my area for not doing some things right. I was being berated and essentially made to feel small and stupid by my supervisor because I didn't know that these certain things had changed since the last time I had worked.

At the end of the night, even though he was very rude to me, my supervisor did verbally give me a pat-on-the-back for my work that night. The other 2 people working alongside me weren't getting the cars moving as fast as I was able to, and I brought in the most money of the night.

Back when I had the opportunity to substitute teach, well I thought that opportunity had gone and flown away. Yesterday I received the application package in the mail for me to fill out and send back to the school. I'm pretty confident my resume will shine, and I'm more than positive I'll pass the security clearances. So, I am hoping within the next couple of weeks I will be listed on their substitute teacher list.

To top things off, a couple of cousins informed me of some openings at their workplaces. Tomorrow afternoon I will be heading to both places and picking up applications. I really need to find a job that will eventually down the line give me some sort of health benefits. My job at the concert venue doesn't offer full-time employment or any kind of benefits. And being a substitute teacher I do not get to benefit from the state incentives. All I know is that now that I've had to purchase a new/used car because my old car died, I am, once again, in a financial crunch.

But here's to hoping that something good will pop up soon.

Posted by Cynthia K on October 1, 2006 at 11:00 PM | Leave a Comment (1)

Can this really be happening? I have my doubts, but it seems that next week could be a first at work. A glorious, joyous first.

For the first time since I have been there after having started in February, there is no mandatory overtime scheduled for next week. None. Zero. Last week, there was only two compared to the usual 4-8, and we were blown away. But this upcoming week, wow. I don't think you get it yet. I am told that this has not happened in years due to severe understaffing. Every time there is a meeting, mandatory OT is a major topic whether it was supposed to be a topic for that meeting or not. Every time all that the mangers can say is "we're working on it." For years, or so I am told. And now after five or six training classes, of which I was in the second, staffing is at where it is supposed to be. ....YEAH!

That could change at any time. A dreaded memo, "oh, by the way, we miscalculated this or that last week and you know what, OT this week." They were looking for voluntary OT, 120 hours total of which I volunteered one, and they may not get it. Still, things may finally be looking up for my free time.

And on another note, I moved in to a new apartment and have no internet yet. I am posting today from my parents' house, but it will likely be a bit longer for me to get around to setting up internet at my place. Sorry.

Posted by Andrew S on September 23, 2006 at 4:24 PM | Leave a Comment (1)

Here is a warning to all of my fellow bloggers out there. It seems that celebrities are not the only target when it comes to digging up dirt on them. Employers are now using this new technique in order to find the best job candidates available online. ExecuNet, an executive job search and networking organization, polled recruiters and seventy-five percent of them said they use online searches for exposure to information on potential employees. Twenty-six percent of employers have even disqualified job candidates as a result of information revealed online. This information ranges from inappropriate pictures to public arrest records; it can cost the perfect job candidate just the job he or she is looking for. In other words, job search experts are asking job prospects to be careful of the image they leave online.

Corporate recruiters and firms believe searching blogs is an effective way to prescreen online job seekers. They believe that candidates should create an online journal to emphasize skills, share experiences, and give potential employers a better idea of their personality. Sounds familiar, right, because this is exactly what we are doing now with CollegeRecruiter.com. We are giving ourselves an opportunity to be heard and make a good impression with employers. Through blogging, we provide up-to-date information on the latest happenings in our daily lives; everything from school, work, projects, events, research, and more.

On a personal note, I have to thank Mrs. LaRose because reading this article (from the careernews.com) reminded me of her advice on the type of image you leave employers, which inspired my blog on watching your tone. :)

Posted by William F on September 21, 2006 at 1:07 PM | Leave a Comment (0)

In an entry-level offshore job you can experience what most people can only hope to in a lifetime. You will live, work and interact with people from different cultures, experiences, hopes, dreams and desires. While working hard, you can look forward to the eventual promotion and move up the oil-drilling ladder. Oil drilling can be grueling work, but the positives seem to dim the physical stressors of the job.

Many of the jobs in oil drilling are entry-level ones and once you have gotten a feel of the entry-level duties the only other way to go is up. Oilrigs provide on-the-job training for entry-level drillers and the financial benefits are substantial. An entry-level oil driller can stand to make at least $47,000, and remember that’s just at the entry-level! The work schedule is something to be admired as well. You work 14 days and have 21 days off, so you have a virtually 3/5 ratio of vacation time each year—I know I’m green with envy.

It seems that with most physically enduring jobs you feel that people only work there to pay the bills until something “better” comes along—it’s a transition. I know I have been guilty of that misconception, and the same held true for entry-level offshore jobs. However, reading more about what this job has to offer I discovered that it is much more than a job—it’s a career. Oil drillers take their work just as seriously as a doctor or a lawyer. Why it may not require a high level of educational expertise it does require a high level of skill, tolerance and flexibility. Entry-level offshore job opportunities are a lot more interesting and rewarding than I previously thought and you, as an entry-level offshore job searcher, will be more than happy to obtain a job in this field.

Besides, it’s rumored that by visiting oilcareer.com you will get an entry-level offshore job in 90 days or less! With odds like that, and a job like this, what is there to lose? I can’t find a thing!! So have a great time, learn new things and find that entry-level job.

Educating Yourself:
http://www.oil-rig-jobs.com/
http://www.oiljob.com/
Finding a Job:
http://offshoreguides.com/
http://www.rigworker.com/jobs/entry.shtml
http://www.101offshoreoiljobs.com/

Posted by Samantha T on September 20, 2006 at 7:06 PM | Leave a Comment (0)

Ernst & Young hires entry-level candidates in tax services, assurance and advisory business services, and transaction advisory services. Ernst & Young is, again, a corporate environment. They offer an internship program, a two-year program for graduate students, and a summer leadership program.

There is an Ernst & Young office in every state which means that you won't have to go far for that new entry-level position. Ernst & Young's website has a lot of information, not only on the company but on the industry, as well. They have a podcast directory and library for research on the company. They have also been recognized for having a diverse workplace and being one of the 50 best places to work.

For more information on Ernst & Young visit their website:http://www.ey.com/global/content.nsf/US/Home

Posted by Sara S on September 12, 2006 at 8:29 PM | Leave a Comment (0)

The corporate life can sound very exciting. For those of you who are looking for an entry-level financial consultant position the corporate world is definitely where you're headed. Last year Deloitte & Touche USA LLP hired 3500 entry-level candidates in financial consulting, auditing, tax services, and many other areas.

Deloitte & Touche USA LLP also offers extensive internship programs and, something I found very interesting, they have something called the Women's Initiative. They have made it a top priority to create an environment that is comfortable for women, and men for that matter, to be creative and serious about their careers. They have the highest percentage of women partners, principles, and directors of any Big Four Organization. Fortune and Working Mother Magazine have recognized their commitment to being a compassionate organization.

From what I've read about the Deloitte companies, it seems to be a fascinating work environment and they seem to be very open to hiring undergraduates and recent graduates in their entry-level positions.

For more information visit Deloitte's website:http://careers.deloitte.com/studentgrad.aspx

Posted by Sara S on September 12, 2006 at 1:56 PM | Leave a Comment (0)

PricewaterhouseCoopers has a position for everybody. If you're looking for a position in the corporate world PricewaterhouseCoopers probably has a spot for you. They hired 3322 entry-level candidates in 2005 and that number is projected to rise for 2006.

They have a really neat website that has testimony from employees and interns. Right now they're recruiting on campuses for assurance, advisory, and tax positions. In addition to these versatile positions they also have offices in 148 countries so your options are almost endless.

For more information visit their website:http://www.pwcglobal.com

Posted by Sara S on September 11, 2006 at 9:28 AM | Leave a Comment (0)

The third company on the top 10 entry-level hires is Walgreens. Walgreens recruits entry-level candidates for their pharmacy department. They have a couple different pharmacy internships. They have a pharmacy internship that is just what it sounds like and they also have a corporate pharmacy internship. The corporate pharmacy internship that helps students to get a "corporate perspective of retail pharmacy".

In addition to pharmacy internships there are also retail internships and technology internships. There are also entry-level positions in the corporate sector. These positions include accounting, marketing, mail services, administrative, e-commerce, and construction to name a few.

Walgreens also offers tuition reimbursment.

For more information visit Walgreen's website at:http://www.walgreens.com

Posted by Sara S on September 10, 2006 at 6:49 PM | Leave a Comment (0)

The number two company in entry-level hiring is Lockheed Martin. They are projected to hire 4400 entry-level candidates by the end of 2006. Lockheed Martin has a college page on their website. This page is aimed specifically at college students and recent graduates. It describes the company and lists some of the positions that are available with the company.

Though most of Lockheed Martin's positions are in engineering, they also have positions for people trained in math, physics, human resources, marketing, and other disciplines. You can submit your resume through their website or you can meet with a recruiter at one of their campus recruiting visits. They have a link to the Campus Calendar on the college page.

For more information on Lockheed Martin visit their website:http://www.lockheedmartin.com

Posted by Sara S on September 10, 2006 at 6:12 PM | Leave a Comment (0)

There are some companies out there who have realized that undergraduate students and recent graduates are people too. These companies are not only hiring recent grads but they are targeting them. I want to highlight these companies in my next ten blogs. The first of these companies is Enterprise Rent-A-Car.

Enterprise has raised the bar for hiring entry-level candidates. Last year alone Enterprise hired 7000 entry-level candidates. Enterprise also has a great, paid internship program. Not only do the interns get paid but they are also offered benefits and given the opportunity to earn incentives and bonuses. The internship is not a tedious, gopher position; interns actively learn and participate in important areas of the business. Once a student completes an internship with Enterprise, it is much easier to obtain a position after graduation.

Recent graduates can begin Enterprise's management training program. Management trainees are given a crash course in running a business. Like the internship, this entry-level position has benefits and promotions are based on performance, not seniority. As a management trainee, true ability and desire will get you ahead to turn this entry-level opportunity into a full-fledged career.

For more information on Enterprise Rent-A-Car go to their website:http://www.erac.com

Posted by Sara S on September 9, 2006 at 5:28 PM | Leave a Comment (0)

Today I had my second part of my training for the project. It was not nearly as gruesome as the first day. Basically, all we did was go over some of the points that she had made with me previously and then test those out. I'm really glad that I wrote down all of the things that we went over the first day. The notes sure came in handy for today. After tonight, she unleashed me to the game. Now I get to wander around the prison (in the game) and find empty rooms that I want to describe.

At first I did not know how the whole role playing game worked. I was asking the trainer how the players graphics turned out after we made these detailed descriptions of the rooms. She told me that the game is text-based so that the players just read it all. So basically, everything that I see, they see. Let me tell you, this screen is dead boring. No wonder I never played games as a kid. I asked her what age group this game was aimed for. She informed me that it was aimed for all ages, though they were legally pg-13 rated. I have to say, when my parents heard that it is a text-based game for teenagers they laughed at me. My brother, who is 14, hates to read. I doubt that if this game ever fully hits the market, that it won't sell well. No graphics and a ton of reading? It's like a punishment game for kids.

At least for me this is a great opportunity for me to hone my describing skills. She gave me so many good ideas. If all else fails, use your senses to describe the room. I've noticed that before in novels, but have never thought of writing like that myself. When writing the layout of the room, I'm going to have to give the player the feeling of the room without telling them that they should feel scared. How fun does that sound? I'm excited because I'm finally stoked over a job and it's all volunteer! I really hope this good feelings last when I'm running low on the cash.

Posted by Allison C on August 25, 2006 at 4:15 AM | Leave a Comment (1)

I never thought I would miss waitressing. It was very simple - you take an order, you put it in, get the drinks and the condiments and sides necessary. Then you hand out the food check on the customers a couple of times, and you hand them the check. No muss, no fuss. And occasionally, you have to bring back a dish that's undercooked. Simple. At least you felt as though you were doing something that was directly contributing to someone's day.

I shredded eleven garbage bags worth of paper today. I am a college graduate, now attending graduate school. Ever since I left my position at the mortgage company I worked at for 3 years in 1999, every job I have had has landed me as an administrative assistant. I know I am to blame for this, but how do I get out? I am overqualified at this point for an administrative assistant position, and I would rather work at a place where I could write and express my creativity, or teach. I cannot see myself working at an office job. The politics and gossip are ridiculous. I am also tired of doing busy work, and watching people who are far less qualified than I am rising to positions higher than mine. And then me having to take direction from them to boot. The person above me doesn't even speak English, yet her job requires writing. So guess who's doing the writing? Me!!!

I believe that the reason that I am stuck in this state is that I didn't have enough confidence in myself to pull off a deadline. In the creative sense. But as I was standing for 3 hours shredding I figured, I have the ability, I just need to do it. It doesn't make sense for me to continue shooting low - I will only wind up shooting myself in the foot! I am making a decision today to start finding my career path - one that doesn't involve shredding and filing!!!

Posted by Alexa F on August 24, 2006 at 11:51 AM | Leave a Comment (1)

Today was my first training. The girl who trained me is very nice, but I feel like an entire manual was stuffed in my brain. She informed me that since working on this project she has learned four different languages. We had talk some more and then it dawned on me to ask her what kind of languages, computer or foreign. She said computer. I was hoping that she meant foreign. I hope that I don't have to learn a bunch of languages too. All the codes that we have to put in, though simple to some, are not for me. I had to write down every single command word for word just so that I would remember everything. She did make me smile though when I successfully wrote the command to have an 'echo' appear in the game. She said that I was her first trainee to master it on the first try. That boosted my confidence a little.

I'm pretty excited about actually begining to write though. After reading some of the descriptions that others have written I'm quite enthusiastic about working for this project. They have very detailed guidelines that you have to follow for the descriptions. We have to focus on the room as a whole rather than specific objects in the room, though you do have to make 'extended descriptions' for any object that you happen to mention in the main description. It probably would have helped if I played role-playing games in my youth, or even now. Games really aren't my thing. Even watching people play puts me to sleep.

The game itself isn't fully public yet, only the first part has been release to a selective few, but with all the work that is being put in it, there should be a good pay off. I'm just not sure who that pay off is rewarded to. I asked my trainer if we get compensated at the end if this game indeed goes public and her response was "what, besides immortality and ultimate power?" That wasn't really what I was expecting. I guess for now the experience with writing and this code stuff is really what counts. I'm guessing that in the end my name will be in the credits for writers so that I can use this project as a good reference for my resume. Even if this game never goes public, I can use this experience on my resume, right? I'm guessing so, because this is the most interesting writing job, and the most complicated, that I've had. I actually get to tap into my creative writing abilities. Hopefully I'll make my professors proud.

Posted by Allison C on August 23, 2006 at 2:59 AM | Leave a Comment (1)

My boss wears Prada; however, she isn't the devil. She's no angel, but I'm glad I'm working for her.

Amoungst the mayhem of interviews I had (seven total), I figured out one thing very quickly. Wherever I would work, whatever I would do, however far away from home I would be... I would work for someone I could tolerate.

I can handle most anybody; I'm a pretty tolerant person. However, there was one man I interviewed with who I found incredibly rude. He worked for an advertising agency; I was very excited about the position. However, I rarely got to express my thoughts, or tell him what an asset I'd be to their company, because he kept cutting me off. I felt like an unworthy ASSet, if you catch my drift. If I had been on the road with this man, I'm sure the bird might've flown, or my choice swear words of "gosh dangit" would've been loudly voiced.

I left that interview feeling two emotions. First, pride for breathing deeply and giving my best to the interview; second, worry that I would get the job. I didn't learn until after two interviews for sales positions (not my cup of tea) to politely decline offers after job positions showed their true colors.

Later I had an interview with my current boss at the university. In the interview, she actually treated me with respect, not like I was the mud on her Sex in the City shoes.

I'm not saying don't take a job if your boss isn't the nicest person in the world; that's a Tiffany's bracelet in the Sahara desert. However, make sure that your next job, or your first job, isn't the job from Hades because of your boss.

I truly believe that one of the main reasons I love my job so much these days is because I was blessed with a great boss, one I have no trouble tolerating or learning from.

Posted by Christina B on August 20, 2006 at 10:29 PM | Leave a Comment (1)

Recently a friend of mine quit her job for a lower-paying one. Everyone was baffled because her salary wasn't very high to begin with. It wasn't even closer to home. She tried to explain herself, but I was the only one who didn't chastise her.

Recently I started a summer internship at a foundation. I do very intern-esque work. I file, I copy, I sort, I enter data. Really, that's about it. But I don't hate it. The two women I work with make all the difference. We swap man stories and discuss our weekend plans in between answering phones and filing. I encouraged my friend to leave precisely because she hated the people at her last job. I tried to help her explain that money isn't everything. Dreading work in the morning isn't worth a slightly bigger paycheck.

Posted by Karen W on August 18, 2006 at 1:17 PM | Leave a Comment (1)

A cool website, www.business.com, has tons of links that list trucking jobs that are available. The website is just one big link database to truck driving jobs out there, it will take some major searching to actually narrow down which sites are the best, and which are actually useful. But then the job search is always a slow and laborious one anyway; at least you can see that the truck driving business is not an abstract one. Meaning there are people just like you out there searching and hoping for that next opportunity.

Some sites show that some companies even sponsor the CDL (Commercial Driver’s License) training classes that all entry-level truck drivers must take. One such company even boasts a simple three-week program and at the culmination a nice entry-level truck driving job to look forward to. It seems like a nice deal to have the opportunity to gain the license in conjunction with truck driving experience. Check it out and start driving.

Posted by Samantha T on August 13, 2006 at 9:12 PM | Leave a Comment (0)

I bet I know what you are thinking: how great would it be to work at place where I can get all the discounted coffee that I want!! Does this sound like you? Okay, first, I want to say lay off the coffee, just a tad, and second, let’s help you do something about this…aspiration?

Again, I say utilize the tool I touted before, Hcareers, hopefully that will be of some use. If not, let’s try a different tactic. How about going right to the official website of the company (www.starbucks.com) that is bound to produce some areas of interest to potential Starbucks entry-level job employees. In fact it actually does and I find it the most direct tactic to take in searching for Starbucks entry-level jobs or any job within the company. We find again handy search tools, nice pictures, graphics and even a career center sponsored on the website. Interestingly, Starbucks hosts internships throughout the summer as well as recruiting events and provides a section on “retail careers.”

The website actually is very good at giving you a feel for the company as it highlights its impact on the world in a section entitled “social responsibility” to build community and equality, while also having a press room and a list of international stores. It’s a big Starbucks love fest, but it is interesting at any rate. I say rummage around the site, read up on the company (something any job seeker should do anyway) and then check out some of the Starbucks entry-level jobs listed where you currently reside. If the amount of stores around the world is any indication, there should be a way for all interested parties to find a Starbucks entry-level job somewhere in the neighborhood and stock up on all those coffee discounts. (Obviously, I have no clue whether you actually will get discounts--so don't quote me).

Posted by Samantha T on August 12, 2006 at 10:19 AM | Leave a Comment (0)

All you creative cookers out there, or aspiring cookers, or those who just like to be around food, fret no more: with the simple click of a button and some spare time you can make all your dreams come true. Those entry-level restaurant jobs you’ve been salivating over are ready, or is it ripe, for the taking. I want to introduce you to a superb site that has everything you need to get the foot-in-the-door and it’s called Hcareers. It provides all anyone ever needs to find restaurant jobs, retail jobs, and hospitality jobs. Just click on the appropriate link (restaurant jobs) and then an entire list of restaurants pops up, you can click on one icon to find out more about the company and where the employment opportunities are located. If you change your mind and decide that food is not for you, you still have two other links to peruse—what is better than that? For the inclined person, create a member profile, post your resume and be “the first to know” about job opportunities by getting information sent to your email address. Who doesn’t love that?

For those adventure lovers check out Hcareers in Canada, the UK and Ireland.

There is also hospitalityonline.com, foodservice.com/employment, hotelrestaurantjobs.com, finediningjobs.com, foodwork.com…as you can see the list is quite extensive. My personal favorites are hospitalityonline.com and foodwork.com as they seem to be the easiest to navigate, provide the most amount of information on the employers, and the specific jobs available, and even subcategories of fastfood, restaurant or kitchen jobs (foodwork.com).

In my opinion the more specific the better and the more extensive the search the more opportunities one will have access to. Both sites provide contact information for the companies and even salary estimates. Hospitalityonline.com is a bit more extensive in what the requirements and specifications are for jobs and adds a nice touch by including detailed specs on the company in question.

So go eat!

Posted by Samantha T on August 11, 2006 at 2:00 PM | Leave a Comment (0)

Summer is nearing the end, and the disturbing pang of back to school echoes in the back of my head as September inches closer. September, a month of new beginnings, new classes, friends, and potentially jobs. Finding a summer job was as daunting a task as ever, especially with recent college graduates biting at the heels of the most eligible employers like a pack of ravenous dogs. Being an incoming Senior left me with few opportunities, as most employers were looking for a college graduate.

There is a thin line between professional jobs and mediocre, summer, minimum wage jobs that are offered to college graduates and seniors in college respectively. Nine months stand between that line and me. Graduation is nine months away, and upon graduation I will be eligible to work for companies that have the desire to hire a college graduate. It is not to say that after graduation, professional jobs will be flung onto my doorstep, but at least I can qualify for them.

The frustration is mounting as I feel that no matter how intelligent, experienced, or right-for-the-job I am I will not be able to get such a job until I hold that piece of paper in my hands, rewarding me for the last four years of hard work. Is it so necessary?

I have heard many success stories of college dropouts who have gone on to live fulfilled successful, meaningful lives. So, all in all, how important is that college degree?

Posted by Laura W on August 9, 2006 at 3:54 PM | Leave a Comment (3)

Searching on the web I found a useful tool for all those interested in finding entry-level job opportunities in Michigan; all cities included. This site identifies high-growth, high-employment, and even high-wage employment in the state of Michigan, while even listing occupations in high demand. There is even a nifty link near the bottom of the page that lists additional links providing career information, and employment and labor statistics (if that’s of any interest).

For your information, the jobs with the most annual openings are jobs such as systems analysts, computer engineers, managers and computer support specialists—to name a few. All of these jobs can be characterized as entry-level jobs as all that is required is either a BA degree, an associate’s degree or relevant work experience. Of course the needed skills to perform in these jobs is also a prerequisite, but if you are so able these seem to be jobs worth looking into.

I even found a nice resource for job seekers who can search for work by industry, location, occupation or keyword. This tool is useful for job seekers across the United States. Staying with the Michigan theme, however, it’s as simple as choosing a vocation, say engineer, and relevant subcategories pop up until you reach your target occupation. Then a list of companies based on the selected region is listed with the companies’ address, telephone number and size. Surely, this is not a fool proof method, as it is not possible to know if these companies are accepting new applicants, but it is a nice place to start. This advice is most definitely for the proactive job seeker.

The link for entry-level jobs in Michigan is: www.michimi.org/jobseeker/layout040201.jsp and can also be found via Michigan’s state governmental site. The link for the employer locater is: http://www.acinet.org/acinet/employerlocator/emp_loc_result.asp.

Happy hunting!!

Posted by Samantha T on August 8, 2006 at 5:59 PM | Leave a Comment (0)

The highest paying entry-level jobs are in areas that have, unfortunately, no interest at all for me. Surprisingly, just days after I posted my resume to some online career sites I received emails from insurance institutions such as Ameriprise International or the United American Insurance Company seeking me as a potential interviewee. I assure I have absolutely no experience in the insurance field, but apparently there is not a lot of initial experience required for these types of jobs. A “field representative” or a “unit manager” can stand to make up to $100,000 a year, which is a lot of money for a recent graduate—for anyone really. To me, it seemed like a complete scam but I actually have a friend who will be working as an entry-level employee at Ameriprise International starting in the fall.

She is required to get a certain license before she can start working with customers, and she is now studying for the test that she has to pass. True, the license is about a 2-3 month study ordeal but if you have great customer service skills, and don’t mind studying for an exam, this seems like a pretty rewarding high paying entry-level job opportunity.

Jobs such as these also require that you obtain and maintain your own customer base, but my friend, even before working, has a bunch of contacts already. These people consist of family friends, but a large majority are also professors from her university as well as families who live in the community that surround the university (a great strategy in my opinion).

The insurance industry, from my point of view, seems to be a booming one and I always find new job openings for these companies. In my opinion, and experience, these are the highest paying entry-level jobs for candidates.

Posted by Samantha T on August 8, 2006 at 9:00 AM | Leave a Comment (2)

First off, I just want to say thanks for all the feedback from my last post! I was really excited to see that I'm not the only person who sees the evil that lies dormant in all salespeople! Just kidding. My situation is a little different than most, though. Until I started at the paper, she was the only salesperson. I live in a town of less than 5,000 and even fewer subscribe to the paper. This is real small potatoes. She's not the favorite, she's just the only option and that hurts me and the paper. I have heard from several business owners that they would rather not deal with this woman at all. They usually speak directly witht the editor. He already has enough on his hands, I don't understand why he puts up with her. We're close enough to a huge college town that it would not be difficult to find somebody who could do her job better than she could. Anyway, that's not the point of this particular blog.

I just have a quick question. What does everybody think about the writing websites that offer to pay for articles? Have any of you published any articles on these sites? How difficult is it to be published on these sites? I was just wondering what everyone thought.

Posted by Sara S on July 29, 2006 at 5:27 PM | Leave a Comment (2)

In my last blog, I talked about the amazing offer I received from doing promotional marketing. A week ago today I was comparing air fare, hotel prices and getting ready to head to Las Vegas to work for two weeks in Sin City.

There was just one hitch in my foolproof plan; I was already booked to work another event in Oregon during the time of the Vegas event. No problem, I thought, I’ll just call my booker and cancel those three days that overlap.

I was rudely and abrasively confronted by my booker when she told me she wasn’t going to “allow” me to cancel one event to work another one, even though both events are put on by the same company that I work for. No where in my contract did it say that this was against the rules. And, that’s because it isn’t.

This booker was on an undeniable power trip, an ego rage that kept me from taking on this amazing job opportunity. An opportunity, that would skyrocket my career, put a LOT of money in my pocket, and boost my resume to the nth degree. I was livid.

Since then, I have taken a step back from this line of work, as I am finding it unreliable, unstable, and inconsistent. Even though the pay can not be matched by any other entry level work, it is not worth the headache and frustration of dealing with bookers that will inevitably screw me over.

Posted by Laura W on July 28, 2006 at 2:13 PM | Leave a Comment (1)

My boss' car broke down yesterday. That really and truly should have little to no impact on me whatsoever. Not the case. By the time he got to the office he was in a foul mood (understandable), and then spent a significant amount of time amidst profuse strings of swearing talking with the dealership about getting it towed, fixing it, etc. (still understandable).

Here's where I come in . . . Apparently the car dealership that he uses is in the part of the city that I live in. He doesn't live there, nor is the office there. He immediately became bright and cheery when he decided that I would be the solution to all of his problems. I could drop he and his wife off at the dealership to pick the car up after work. As I've mentioned before, he's not a please -- thank you -- would you mind kind of guy. I was scheduled to work until 3 PM. Had he been willing to go then to get his car, I would definitely have given him a lift. But, he wanted me to wait until 4 PM, when it was more convenient for him and then go get the car.

His approach was something like this, "If you waited to leave until 4, you could drop us off to get the car." With my response being, "I'm really sorry, but when we discussed my schedule last week, we decided specifically when I was going to work each day to keep my time under 20 hours. I've made other appointments for hair cut, dentist, and personal training accordingly, since I need to get all that done before I leave to go back to school next week. I really need to leave at 3 PM like we agreed in order to get to the appointmnet that I've scheduled for this afternoon." Was he mad!!!! I honestly don't think he would have been satisfied unless he got exactly what he wanted, but I simply couldn't accomodate him. How else should I have handled the situation?

Posted by Dorian N on July 27, 2006 at 6:51 AM | Leave a Comment (3)

Last week something happened at the newspaper that was a little unsettling but I let it slide. Today something happened to make me realize that the incident that occurred last week was no accident. Now I'm uncomfortable at the paper and I don't know if I should approach my boss about it or if I should let it slide; and if I should approach my boss, how do I do that?

A couple of blogs ago I mentioned being reaquainted with a girl I went to high school with. The reason I talked to her was to get her an ad in the paper for her business. Every July my town has a little fair, I guess you could call it. It's pretty much an excuse for the entire town and surrounding areas to get together and get drunk on public property. Well, this girl owns a wine bar in town and, unfortunately, they don't have a lot of extra money for advertising right now. However, I thought if there was a good time to advertise that you have alcohol now would be the time. The girl had already spoken to the woman who normally handles the advertising for the paper and told her that she did not want to put an ad in the paper for the event. (In order to tell the story a little better I will identify the girl with "A" and the woman with "Z".) "A" didn't want to deal with "Z" because "Z" is incredibly pushy and incredibly rude. During my short time at the paper I have spoken with many people who feel this way. My boss at the restaurant has actually requested that "Z" never step foot in her restaurant again because of the way "Z" has behaved in the past. Anyway, I know "A's" mother and she and I spoke and she convinced "A" to speak with me. I did and "A" decided that putting an ad in the paper was a good idea and we spent about an hour coming up with an ad suitable for the event.

I was quite proud of myself. I brought the ad back to the publisher of the paper, we went over it together, and he passed it on to the woman who does the ad design and layout and such. This woman then sent a proof to "A" to show her what would go in the paper. "A" loved it and couldn't wait for the paper to come out. Finally, the day the paper came out, "A" called me and told me that her ad wasn't in the paper. I was very confused and called the publisher to tell him and find out what went wrong. Long story short (a little too late!), the publisher informed me that "Z" had informed him that "A" did not want the ad in the paper.

I was livid. I couldn't believe the audacity of this woman. Not to mention the childish catiness. The woman has been with the paper for 15 years and she's never had an assistant. Seems to me that somebody's getting jealous. I let it slide...until today.

My mom went in to "A's" business (which is also a coffee shop) and told me to come in and talk to "A" for she had gotten an e-mail from "Z". Last week I was in a pretty serious car accident and spent a couple of days in the hospital. While I was in the hospital "Z" sent "A" an e-mail asking "A" how she liked her new assistant. "A" sent a fairly neutral response back saying that she liked me and that I was a nice girl. "Z" then returned with "Oh, good because Sara was in a car accident and is in the hospital. I guess you'll just have to deal with me for a while." Why else would she send something like that if not to start a fight? I asked "A" to please inform the publisher of the paper of the e-mail. I know he's not oblivious to "Z's" behavior but I would like some back-up if I'm to talk to him about her.

I'm just not sure what to do. She's sabotaging me, but, even worse, she's sabotaging the paper. If she's going to get angry every time I make a sale that she can't make then we aren't going to be a very strong team and I'm not going to get very far. Not only that, she's losing the paper money and in a time when newspapers aren't fairing well anyway, it's very detrimental to the business. Plus it's not very professional.

So am I looking for the bad and jumping to conclusions or has this woman really lost her marbles? I don't know what to do but helping her out isn't on my list of priorities anymore. Aaaaaahhh!

Posted by Sara S on July 24, 2006 at 1:51 PM | Leave a Comment (5)

What does everyone think about work parties? I’ve never really experienced them, and they always seemed weird since I’ve never really worked with more than one person who was in my “peer” group (within 5 years of my age and same station at work as me). Plus, most of my companies haven’t had them at all and definitely not traditional work parties.

My new job has them a few times a year, including a big party every July. The big party is Friday, and my new manager invited me today. It’s actually a huge event – not just the company – so it won’t be too awkward to not know anyone. It seems like a blast, and I’d love to go. I just wish I’d started sooner. I’m not sure the first time I meet people that I want it to be at a place with a bar (not that I’ll be getting anything approaching drunk, mind you). Maybe I’m just old-fashioned.

So far, I’m 85% sure I’m going because I do want to, and I am eager to meet more people. But I am nervous. Maybe I’ll feel better tomorrow once I pick up the tickets and understand more about the event, what to wear, etc. I think I'm more nervous about the idea because it is totally the opposite of my previous ideas about working. I think it goes back to my mother, who always refused to go to the company party or picnic because she thought any slight mis-step (the wrong shoes, bringing the wrong pot luck dish) would be worse than not going. Her attitude was always that no impression was probably the best impression. That's even what she told me about this event when I mentioned it. I don't entirely agree with her, but when something's so ingrained in you, it's hard to change.

Posted by Alison H on July 19, 2006 at 9:32 PM | Leave a Comment (1)

I have discovered something worse than the boss who never says 'please', 'thank you', or 'would you mind'. It his wife! As I've discussed, since the beginning of June, I've been filing and doing other clerical work for an insurance/investment agent. His backlog has kept me so busy that, although he originally intended to share me with others in his office, I've just now gotten him caught up.

Today, I was passed on to one of his co-workers, who also happens to be his wife. I thought the fact that he hadn't filed anything since October was bad! She hasn't done anything for the last 10 years except throw stuff into various files, the contents of which each have some mysterious link unknown and undeciperable by me. After 2 hours of sorting out just 1 file, I was scolded for not working fast enough! It's not easy sorting out 10 years of crap. If it was so important wouldn't someone in the last 120 months have organized it? As he was chastising me, I actually spoke up and said, "This is the worst filing system I've ever seen." I'm sure if it was someone other than his wife he might be a little more sympathetic, but she can do no wrong.

I was told yesterday that they didn't want me working any more than 40 hours over the next two weeks. July 28th is to be my last day. Since she is resigning, with her last day to be August 15th. ALL of this mess has to be done in the final 28 of my work hours. I am an earnest, hard-working employee, not a miracle worker. I honestly don't know what's worse -- being thought to be a plodding slug, or working faster and doing a crap job that they'll complain about long after I go. I think I'll be a slug. Hopefully they'll remember the quality of what I did.

Posted by Dorian N on July 18, 2006 at 2:18 PM | Leave a Comment (2)

It would seem that unless something goes horribly wrong over the next few days that I will be an actual employee of the company I have been working at since February. I am also pleased to say that this temp job has gone much smoother than the last one....

Months ago, it seemed like there would be so much to write about toda. Tthat just is not the case. I get a small pay increase, some new benefits and a different name on my paycheck. That is better than nothing, to be sure, but the exitement just died down over time. Speaking of time, the is a downside to the new employment-overtime. The temp agency would hear nothing of it. The client, soon to be my bosses, require it weekly. Some might smile and say "well, that means overtime pay, right?" True. But I do not need the money that bad. Six to twelve hours of free time sounds far more appealing than the same amount of time spent in a cubicle punching data into a machine almost as old as I am. It may not be so bad as I make it out to be, though. Optimism is not my thing when I get off work.

I almost forgot about the little problem that may or may not have an impact on the above. It appears that whoever does their background checks can, for whatever reason, find no dicernable evidence of my existance. That was my wording, not theirs. Their wording was something to the effect of "we can't match you to the social security number that you have been using your entire life up until this point. You know, the one you have been filing taxes with, getting previous jobs with? The number that was on the card you brought in that also had your name on it? Yep...can't find you." Okay, I added words. My bosses, the actual Earth humans who I come into contact with everday at the office and not the background checkers who have the impression that I am a non-existing entity, are trying to see if this can be overlooked and I can get the job anyway. This could be fun.

Signing off

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Posted by Andrew S on June 29, 2006 at 7:03 PM | Leave a Comment (1)

It seems as though many hiring managers have concerns regarding certain employees who they put reputations on the line for. These employees have the potential to succeed, but do not want to follow the company rules, and want to do things their way. They come in from day one wanting to make a splash, but instead are unproductive in the workplace. One problem for hiring managers is that these type of workers make everyone else uncomfortable, which can lead to a loss of good employees. Some of you who have jobs may be looking for another one for this exact reason. Another problem this causes for employers is the negative effect on relationships not just inside the company, but outside of it as well, such as with vendors. Due to the actions of one troublsome employee, the entire company may suffer a great loss. Sellers may not want to associate with a business whose employees make it difficult to do their job.

Has anyone ever heard the phrase "fit the personalilty of our company"? Well, more hiring managers are putting more emphasis on the attitude of potential employees and not just their skills. I think this is important to do because who wants to deal with someone's nasty attitude even if he or she is a very productive worker. So, remember, when an employer takes a chance on you, don't make him or her regret it. After all you represent the employer and the company you work for, as we do now for Mr. Steven Rothberg and CollegeRecruiter.com.

Posted by William F on June 28, 2006 at 9:46 AM | Leave a Comment (1)

As I've mentioned before, my summer job is fairly simple -- filing insurance and finanacial statements for an agent who works for a major company in the industry. As I was working last week, I happened to ask my boss a question about the difference between two of the types of reports I was filing. I knew where to file the reports and why he wanted to file them that way. I just really had no idea what the products were designed to do and the difference between them. He was surprised by my question, but his enthusiasm was immediate. He gave me a basic explanation and then went off to find some literature for me to read. He sent me home with some pamphlets that offered additional explanation. From my stand-point, it was a simple question, innocently asked to find out more about what I was doing. As we talked, I realized that many of the temps that they've had in to do this job, or even the longer-term employees have shown little to no interest in the job as anything beyond the means to a paycheck. Regardless of how menial a job is, or how short a time you're going to be on the job, you can learn about new things. By showing some interest in what I was doing and wanting to learn a little more about it,I certainly gained some new information, and I believe I garnered a whole lot of respect.

Posted by Dorian N on June 26, 2006 at 8:32 AM | Leave a Comment (1)

Today I applied for the editorial internship with a magazine in the city. I am terribly excited about it and if all goes well I'll be doing that for the fall season. Of course, I needed to give references, and I did, but I heard that few companies write actual recommendations anymore. The reason for this is that a lot of them have been looked down upon because a person is hired on their recommendation and then that person turns out to be a flop. Ouch. That's hideous. So, I suppose the references are more of a legality. An employer calls a past employer and asks if they would hire the person in question again and if they did a sufficient job.
I feel like some people deserve good, honest recommendations. As is true in other sections of life, one screws things up for the whole.
Maybe I’m lucky and I’m completely wrong. However, there’s no reason this realization should hurt my chances of getting hired, it’s just a frustrating observation.

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Posted by Ashleigh H on June 22, 2006 at 10:36 PM | Leave a Comment (1)

My boss is finally starting to see the light. Today she actually stood up for one of out nurses, instead of letting the other ED managers do something unsafe and generally unreasonable. I dont know what to say except- By George I think Shes Got It!

She even asked for help when she needed it to learn how to get the floors to take report.

Stunned

Posted by Katie G on June 15, 2006 at 8:56 PM | Leave a Comment (1)

It's hard to determine when you actually enter into the adult working world. Is it now? Now that I've been out of school for a month? Or is it in three months when I finish up this summer job and find a "real" one. I bet it's when my current boss stops talking down to me like I'm 10 and not 22. Is this a common experience? I know my job. You know my job. You know that I know my job, still, you must tell me my job, despite the fact that I am doing this. I think that the worst part is that she spends time treating me like an equal, until she gets stressed or busy and then it's my head, like it's my job to obey her, like it's appropriate for her to patronize me for no reason.
Does this stop? or does it go on until I start doing it myself?
God I hope not.

On another note. I spent an hour looking through the classified ads today. I circled three ads that sounded interesting. Still, I feel as though so many things out there are... well... Lame (boring? tedious?). My major was Communication/English. So, why so many Accounting, paralegal, labor jobs? This is a ridiculous questions. The bottom line is, I could take a number of the jobs I read over, but I refuse to do so. If I take a job I have no passion for, a job that stiffles my creatvity, I'll fizzle out. Is this the right attitude or am I just being young and idealistic because I have the (current) right to be? Maybe I do need a good talking down to.

Posted by Ashleigh H on June 13, 2006 at 6:28 PM | Leave a Comment (0)

My boss hadn't had his filing done since October of 2005. In fact, his main goal for me was to get his filing caught up. I've been in to work every day except Fridays since Thursday, June 1st. He's seen me there. I've worked an average of 5 hours each and every day. It wasn't supposed to be that way. I was supposed to work a couple of days a week throughout the summer. In fact, the first week, he changed his mind every day about whether I was supposed to come in or not. Day by day, more hours got added. Today he asked me how many hours I'd put in. Surely he can roughly estimate that including today that is 6 days. At 5 hours per day, that's about 30 hours. Why then was he surprised when I told him I'd put in that many hours??? He's been in the office. He's seen me come and go! After he realized that I'd work that many hours, he now is doing the opposite of what he did the first week. "Don't come in Thursday." "Maybe not Wednesday either". "After you finish tomorrow we'll see where we are. " What is it with this guy?

Posted by Dorian N on June 12, 2006 at 3:32 PM | Leave a Comment (1)

Shouldn't that exclamation mark entail a rising intonation in my voice, which would allow you as the reader to assume that I was excited? I, however, am not excited. Pyramid schemes abound in our society, and the only reason they can possibly be so successful is because they suck in far too many young people with their supposedly lucrative offers. After a little bit of reflection, most people in our position should realize the necessary fault underlying these occupations, but unfortunately it must not be the case.

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