With the nation in the grips of one of the worst recessions in decades, recent college graduates are struggling to find entry level jobs, as they are competing with people who have gained experience before being laid off. However, there are definite signs that the economy is improving, and in the month of June, there were 6,309 entry level positions available on CollegeRecruiter.com in the state of Florida.

For recent graduates looking to enter the hospitality sales field in the Bradenton area, the Holiday Inn Express and Suites has an opening for an entry level sales manager. Successful applicants must have strong people skills, as well as be able to cold call potential clients in order to help the hotel meet its projected revenues. The ability to use the Microsoft Office Suite is also a necessity and applicants should be available for some light travel to industry trade shows.

Jacksonville residents who want to get into management positions should be aware of a great entry level job with the Healthcare Services Group, a provider of medical support services. Once hired, management trainees will work with a district training manager for ninety days, and upon successful completion of the program, will be given their own small facility to run. Successful applicants will have computer, and interpersonal skills, as well as business skills in school including a background in managing payroll and budget management.

Draftsmen who are seeking an entry level job in the Fort Lauderdale area will find one at Aerotek Energy Systems, a consulting firm, which is looking for an entry level Electrical AutoCAD Drafter. The successful candidate will have 1-3 years of using AutoCAD, especially AutoCAD 2009. They must also have at least a two year technical degree, which has given them experience working with both two dimensional and electrical drawings.

While times are tough right now, they are getting better, and there are 6,123 entry level jobs available for candidates of almost any skill level and background across the state of Florida. By working with sites like CollegeRecruiter.com, recent graduates will be better able to search for these jobs and find the right position faster.

Article by freelance writer, Chris Y

Posted by Candice Arnold on July 30, 2009 at 9:23 AM | Leave a Comment (0)

While the economy is starting to show signs of recovery, it is still important for college students to do everything that they can to enhance their resumes and skills to increase their marketability when they enter the job market. That is why taking the time, while in school, to find an internship in their field will pay large dividends in the future. CollegeRecruiter.com is a great place for students to find the right internships as in the month of July, they had 740 internships posted from the state of Florida alone.

For the animal lover living near Clearwater area, the Puppy Channel has an unpaid internship to work across many aspects of their business, including creating new content for distribution on their website and growing their business by interacting with the media, internet bloggers, and social networks. The successful candidate will have a deep love of animals, and a strong drive to build a business. It is a great opportunity for people interested in working in the media and creating and distributing content.

For business law students in Miami, there is an internship available at Sony Pictures Entertainment. Many local schools offer course credit for this internship, so there is a benefit other than gaining valuable skills. Responsibilities include analyzing and drafting agreements, researching legal issues pertaining to both intellectual property and television production, and reviewing content for potential copyright infringement issues. Sony is looking for students who are either enrolled in law school or are pre-law.

Students who are interested in sales and marketing will find an impressive internship with the Tampa Bay Rays Major League Baseball franchise. The successful candidate will have strong personal communication skills, as they will be selling group tickets and season tickets to corporate clients and attending sales events. While the internship is unpaid, there is a $1500 stipend to pay for job related expenses.

Finding the right internship to make students marketable when they graduate is crucial. By putting in the effort now, students will be working towards improving their futures.

Article by freelance writer, Chris Y

Posted by Candice Arnold on July 30, 2009 at 9:18 AM | Leave a Comment (0)

To counter the worst recession in decades, several universities in the UK have developed paid internships for their recent new graduates. What an excellent idea! This model could be utilized by other institutions and developed as a way to help students and new graduates make their way through an extremely tough job market. In addition, universities would also benefit by having talented help at a time when they themselves are in a need of finding inexpensive alternatives for filling recent job openings.

Universities generally have various positions available in human resources, accounting, fundraising, communications, etc. For those interested in fundraising, 12 universities have partnered with the Higher Education Funding Council for England to offer national internships in the future. Positions like these exist in various charity organizations, political parties, and universities. These positions are open to students from all majors since universities primarily look for students with strong transferable skills - excellent communication skills, outstanding listening skills, the ability to think on their feet, the capacity to analyze information, and the ability to develop positive relationships with prospective donors that may serve the university for many years to come. Continue reading ...

Article by, Penny Loretto, a career counselor at a small liberal arts college in upstate New York, has her own private career counseling practice, Career Choice, and is About.com's Guide to Internships.

Posted by Candice Arnold on July 28, 2009 at 4:06 PM | Leave a Comment (0)

At the beginning of this month, Connecticut had 1,534 entry level jobs posted on CollegeRecruiter.com. Below are a few of the positions that are currently available. ca

Glen Gate Company, located in Fairfield, CT, offers an entry level job for a Creative Design Assistant/AutoCAD/Drafts position. This position requires an energetic, self motivated person with a positive outlook. Proficiency in Word, Access, Excel, Outlook, Timberline and AutoCAD is a plus. Glen Gate Company is a design service and construction firm that specializes in landscaping and the design and installation of luxury swimming pools. The company offers a friendly, team oriented environment, health insurance, 401K and paid time off.

Located in Danbury, CT, Almost Family, a provider of home health nursing, rehabilitation and personal care services since 1976, offers an entry level job for a full time Registered Nurse. The duties include: providing services to clients in a home care setting focusing on patient assessment, performance of skilled procedures based on Standards of Practice for the state of Connecticut as well as company policies, and teaching patients and care givers. The successful candidate will possess a valid license in the state of Connecticut and have been an RN for a minimum of one year. The ability to maneuver clients in the home setting is required and previous experience is a plus. Benefits include a competitive salary, flexible schedule, medical, dental, vision life and accidental insurance, 401K and paid time off.

GE, NBC Universal Business Segment NBC Universal - West Coast Entertainment, and The Jerry Springer Show are offering entry level jobs for full time Production Assistants to produce an average of one show a week in concert with teams of Producers and Associate Producers. NBC Universal owns and operates news and entertainment networks, a motion picture company, television production operations, a television stations group, as well as theme parks. The positions, located in Stamford, CT, require a 6 day work week comprised of 60 to 80 hours per week. Responsibilities include working with guests who will appear on the program while they are in town as well as involvement in all show day procedures. Strong interpersonal skills are required as is the ability to work with a team, being detail oriented and having the ability to multi-task. Basic qualifications include: a Bachelor's degree and a minimum of one year experience working on a talk show, news show, or court program and with Microsoft Office and the internet.

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Posted by Candice Arnold on July 23, 2009 at 4:27 PM | Leave a Comment (0)

At the beginning of this month, Connecticut had 194 internships posted to CollegeRecruiter.com. Below are just a few of the opportunities currently available. ca

Unpaid internships are available at The Graduate Group in West Hartford, CT. The Graduate Group, a woman-owned and operated publishing house that has been in business for more than 40 years, publishes career reference materials for distribution to libraries and career centers. This is a small publishing company where interns will be required to perform various tasks and will gain experience in publishing and book selling. Though these internships are unpaid, college credits are given.

ESPN has an internship available for a Commercial Operations Media Associate. ESPN is a multinational, multimedia sport entertainment company and has over 50 business entities. The intern will be responsible for sales media inventory on all network logs, domestic and international, as well as to coordinate media operations with other departments, agencies and clients. Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to: maintaining records, troubleshooting, establishing strong relationships, working with commercial dub houses, and storing and organizing master commercial library. A college degree is preferred as is customer service or shipping and receiving experience. Multi-tasking, computer experience, detail and organizational skills are required. Required overtime may include nights and weekends without advance notice.

A paid internship is offered by Sherwin-Williams of Stamford, CT. A leader in the industry for 135 years, Sherwin-Williams is known for the manufacturing of quality, innovative products as well as for its ethical standards. In the spring of 2004, Sherwin-Wiliams opened its Center of Excellence which pays tribute to these facts. Qualifications required for the internship include demonstrated leadership ability and work experience in customer service or sales. The successful candidate must be enrolled in an accredited four year college or university; possess a driver's license; pass a background screening; be legally authorized to work in the U.S.; and be willing to work overtime and weekends. Among the opportunities provided are hands-on experience in wholesale/retail work; possibility of career opportunities; gaining management and customer service skills; an increase in knowledge of human resources, profit & loss, and inventory control.

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Posted by Candice Arnold on July 23, 2009 at 4:16 PM | Leave a Comment (0)

With the job market as tight as it is, it might just be easier to get an internship, if you are a rising college senior or soon-to-be college graduate. An internship might not pay you that much, but at least you'll get your feet in the door at a company where you would one day like to work. Internships give you good work experience and may eventually lead to a well-paying job. In this tough economy, an internship might just be your best bet. So read the list of internship opportunities below, and consider applying for one of these internships, if you are a college student or soon-to-be graduate living in the Greenville, SC area.

Greenville Zoo

If you are a biology, zoology, or education major, then consider interning at the zoo. The Greenville Zoo has unpaid internships available in its animal and education departments. At the zoo you would intern for at least eight hours each week working with zoo personnel and young zoo guests. See the website www.greenvillezoo.com for more information on this wonderful internship opportunity.

WYFF 4

If you are interested in a career in the areas of news, art, sports, engineering, programming, broadcast meteorology, production, sales, and promotion, then the WYFF 4 news station would be a good place for you to intern. Their internship opportunities are geared toward students who need to satisfy academic credits and who are recommended by their college. For more information about applying for WYFF 4 internships, go to www.wyff4.com. Continue reading ...

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Posted by Candice Arnold on July 10, 2009 at 2:02 PM | Leave a Comment (0)

There are plenty of good community colleges in the San Fernando Valley to choose from. They offer a wide variety of subjects, offer financial aid and even have programs to ease you into a four year University. Continuing your education is a way to invest into your future, especially in these tough economic times. Contact each college for additional information on the subject you want to study.

Los Angeles Mission College

13356 Eldridge Ave, Sylmar, CA- (818) 364-7600

Mission College

Los Angeles Mission College is one of the nine schools in the Los Angeles Community College District. They offer affordable education and serve adults of all ages. They offer vocational, transfer and general educational programs and full time tuition fees for a school year are only $600. They charge $20 per credit unit and financial aid is available. They suggest filing a FAFSA form so that you can qualify for even more financial aid.

Many students from California State University campuses can fulfill their math credits at Mission College. The campus has improved over the years and they are currently expanding. The campus has a library, bookstore, community extension program, tutoring services and they even have paid internships available to students who are taking more than 6 credit units. You can even take some classes online. Continue reading ...

Article by, Stephanie Armstrong and courtesy of Associated Content, Inc.

Posted by Candice Arnold on July 10, 2009 at 1:44 PM | Leave a Comment (0)