In the current economy I am still finding there are lots of marketing professionals in Ireland that don't have a job.

One of the actions many are taking is to up-skill themselves - there have been a lot of people attending the Digital Marketing Institute programmes who have traditional marketing experience and now are looking to develop a knowledge of digital marketing and social media.

However attending a course does not a digital marketing practitioner make you.

Continue reading "How To Get Digital Marketing Experience in Ireland: Breaking the Virtuous Circle of the Chicken and the Egg " »

Posted by Candice Arnold on August 31, 2009 at 7:05 AM | Leave a Comment (0)

In the current economy I am still finding there are lots of marketing professionals in Ireland that don't have a job.

One of the actions many are taking is to up-skill themselves - there have been a lot of people attending the Digital Marketing Institute programmes who have traditional marketing experience and now are looking to develop a knowledge of digital marketing and social media.

However attending a course does not a digital marketing practitioner make you.

Continue reading "How To Get Digital Marketing Experience in Ireland: Breaking the Virtuous Circle of the Chicken and the Egg " »

Posted by Candice Arnold on August 31, 2009 at 7:05 AM | Leave a Comment (0)

In the current economy I am still finding there are lots of marketing professionals in Ireland that don't have a job.

One of the actions many are taking is to up-skill themselves - there have been a lot of people attending the Digital Marketing Institute programmes who have traditional marketing experience and now are looking to develop a knowledge of digital marketing and social media.

However attending a course does not a digital marketing practitioner make you.

Continue reading "How To Get Digital Marketing Experience in Ireland: Breaking the Virtuous Circle of the Chicken and the Egg " »

Posted by Candice Arnold on August 31, 2009 at 7:05 AM | Leave a Comment (0)

An Ontario court has ruled that the city of Ottawa would be violating its firefighters' right to privacy by conducting mid-employment criminal records checks. The court ruled that the only circumstances under which the city would be allowed to run a criminal records search on a firefighter would be either when the the employee is hired or when he or she has been convicted of a crime while employed.

Question #1: How does the court expect the city to know about the criminal conviction that took place while the firefighter is employed without running the mid-employment criminal records check?

Question #2: Is the court naive enough to think that an employee will only commit a crime in their jurisdiction, thereby giving the city a heads up to conduct the search?

Question #3: Does the court really think that an employee will volunteer crime or conviction information from another jurisdiction and put his or her job in jeopardy?

The court then introduced the question of whether the city should be allowed to run background checks on their firefighters prior to employment, again citing right to privacy. Don't even get me started!

Ontario court rejects mid-employment criminal record checks

08/19/2009

Arbitrator found checks should only be made at hiring or if employee gets convicted, but appeal court says employees can refuse them any time
An Ontario court has denied the rights of the City of Ottawa to perform periodic criminal records checks on firefighters in the middle of their employment. It also questioned whether the city had the right to perform these kinds of checks at all.

In 2007, the city developed a policy to perform criminal record checks on its firefighters mid-employment. The firefighters' union grieved the policy, saying the checks violated the firefighters' privacy. Under the province's Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA), criminal records are protected, as opposed to individual convictions, which are available to the public. The union argued the only circumstances in which a firefighter or any other employee should be ordered to consent to a criminal records check would be when she is hired or where there are reasonable grounds, such as a criminal conviction that could affect the nature of the employment.

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Article by, Natalie Beck and courtesy of EmployeescreenIQ

Posted by Candice Arnold on August 21, 2009 at 8:43 AM | 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)

Power to the people! It sounds like the city of Bozeman, MT was sufficiently bombarded with phone calls and emails objecting to their practice of asking job applicants to supply user names and passwords to their social networking sites after the media and bloggers excoriated them. The city announced late Friday that it will suspend this practice.

City Manager, Chris Kukulski was quoted as saying the policy, "appears to have exceeded that which is acceptable to our community". He probably should have also included "acceptable in the free world" in addition to his community.

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We're all for employment background checks, but it is important to protect the rights of job candidates in the process.

Article by, Nick Fishman and courtesy of EmployeescreenIQ

Posted by Candice Arnold on June 23, 2009 at 1:56 PM | Leave a Comment (0)

Despite the recession, there were 345 entry level positions posted on CollegeRecruiter.com, in Delaware alone, at the beginning of June. That makes now a great time to start your career with a great entry level job.

For those looking to get into the field of accounting and live in Middleton, Delaware, Quaker City Motor Parts, one of the leading manufacturers of auto parts and auto repair specialists, has a great entry level job for them. The successful candidate will be knowledgeable in the Microsoft Office suite and work in financial statement preparation, account analysis and reconciliation, and preparation of sales and income tax returns.

Continue reading "Great Entry Level Job Opportunities in Delaware" »

Posted by Candice Arnold on June 18, 2009 at 8:09 AM | Leave a Comment (0)

Despite the tough economy, there are some proactive steps that college students can take in order to ensure that they have the experience that they need to get a job once they graduate, and that is getting a relevant internship to build work experience in their field of study. Many companies are expanding their internship programs, because they are a win-win for students and the companies, the companies get labor that is either very cheap or unpaid, while the student gets real life knowledge about their future professional career. Now is a great time to apply for one, as there are 56 available in the state of Delaware alone.

For those in the Wilmington area, there is a summer internship available as a Student Loan Middle Office Analyst at the Royal Bank of Canada, one of the premier banks and lenders in Canada, working at reconciling date in their new student loans data warehouse. The successful candidate will be enrolled as a full time student in a business, economics, or finance degree program, and have strong interpersonal skills and be able to work as part of a team on time sensitive tasks in a fast paced work environment.

Continue reading "Interesting Internships Available in Delaware" »

Posted by Candice Arnold on June 17, 2009 at 6:04 PM | Leave a Comment (0)

There is no doubt that times are tough right now, and people are having a tough time finding jobs. However, recent college graduates should not despair, as the trends suggest that the recession may be ending, and that more and more companies are hiring. In Arkansas alone, the number of entry level jobs posted on CollegeRecruiter.com has increased by more than 10% in recent months. There were 662 entry level jobs statewide at the beginning of April, and that number increased to 730 at the beginning of May. This shows that you have a better chance now than you have in months to find the right entry level job.

NES, an employment staffing agency located in Little Rock is currently looking for data entry clerks. The successful candidate will be computer literate and a strong team player. People who get the job will prepare source data for entry, look for discrepancies or problems with the data, enter the data into the computer using a keyboard or optical scanner, and verify that the information is entered successfully.

Continue reading "Entry Level Sales, Service and Cerical Jobs in Arkansas" »

Posted by Candice Arnold on June 12, 2009 at 7:27 AM | Leave a Comment (0)

Now that summer is approaching, it is time to line up the perfect internship in order to bolster your resume for when you start your career. While some people may think that this would be difficult in today's economic climate, the truth is that companies are turning more and more to internships to help perform vital functions. This can easily be seen in Arkansas where over the past few months there has been an almost 20% increase in the number of internships posted on CollegeRecruiter.com; there were 65 postings in April, and 80 in May.

For finance, economics, or business students who live or go to school in the Little Rock area, Scottrade has an amazing opportunity to work with a branch manager to learn the online brokerage business. During this internship, a student would work 15 to 20 hours a week, learning administrative and operational duties, and getting career advice from successful stock brokers. In order to be considered for the position, applicants must be enrolled as full time students for at least two semesters prior to the internship, be computer literate, and have strong verbal and written communication skills.

Continue reading "Finance and Sales Internships in Arkansas" »

Posted by Candice Arnold on June 12, 2009 at 7:21 AM | Leave a Comment (0)

Finding an entry level job is always difficult and takes a lot of time and patience. With the current global economic troubles, it may seem like the professional market is nearly impossible to enter, but with a little good sense and looking in the right places, you'll find that there are actually quite a few opportunities out there, such as the 13,194 entry level jobs that were posted on CollegeRecruiter.com at the beginning of June, including:

1. With 8000 locations in 147 countries, Hertz Co. is recognized as the world's largest general use car rental brand. One of its major divisions is its U.S. Hertz Local Edition, the domestic neighborhood local car rental service available at over 1,550 off-airport locations across the country, priding itself on convenient locations, affordable rates, and pick-up services. Hertz has entry level jobs for recent college graduates as Management Trainees. They will learn the technical skills of entrepreneurship and management , as well as experience work in specialized aspects, such as customer service and sales. Perfect candidates are those who enjoy a challenge and are active by nature.

2. Kaiser Permanente prides itself on being one of the principal health care organizations in America, providing care alongside positive community impact, contributing to significant industries, such as health education and scientific research. With a Bachelor's in Clinical Lab Sciences (or applicable military experience) and a valid California Clinical Laboratory Scientist License, there is an opportunity at its Fremont office to work part time as an entry level clinical lab scientist. Working with the Laboratory Director, recruits will have the opportunity to perform all stages of the procedures and analyses for a wide variety of medical concerns, including diagnoses, treatment, monitoring, and health maintenance. Furthermore, staff will learn about laboratory organization through partaking in quality assurance measures and interdepartmental collaboration.

3. Western Digital [WD] is a large global corporation specializing in digital hard drives, with its clientele portfolio including many major computing and electronics companies. WD implements a comprehensive corporate schema, operating in hard design, manufacturing, and sales. At its Lake Forest corporate headquarters, WD is recruiting new college graduates for many entry level jobs in engineering, including Firmware Engineer, Firmware Servo Engineer, Electronic Design Engineer, and FIT Engineer. Job qualifications and duties vary by position.

With its diverse climate and beautiful landscapes, California is a great place for college students and recent graduates to live and work.

Article written by a freelance writer

Posted by Candice Arnold on June 10, 2009 at 6:58 AM | Leave a Comment (0)

College students and recent graduates find that taking on an internship can be an excellent way to learn about career fields and gain experience on their ways to finding permanent professional positions. With its wide range of sectors to choose from, the state of California can be a great place to search. You are sure to find something that will interest you as you peruse the 2,263 posted internships currently posted on CollegeRecruiter.com, such as:

1. Trend Hunter Magazine is a global trend spotting network offered on the web, used by industry professionals and entrepreneurs for inspiration and by consumers as an eye on modern culture. Headquartered in Toronto, it has multiple satellite offices, such as the one in San Diego, California. Trend Hunter offers a very exciting editorial internship in the fall, spring, and summer. This opportunity allows for a great amount of responsibility and the chance to publish articles, as well as manage a large online publication. Candidates must be well versed in Web 2.0 and be able to work independently on personal computers at a fast pace, as they experience popular media at its best.

2. Frozen Ropes of San Diego is looking for a sports marketing intern for its full-service Baseball & Softball Training Center in Rancho Bernardo. Interns can take part in the center's many offered services, such as holiday and summer camps, classes for younger players, birthday parties, and membership drives. The position will allow for both independent work and a direct learning experience with the owner, a former MLB player. Along with gaining experience in managing a sports-training facility, there is also the great opportunity to work with the advertising agency on a fully integrated marketing program.

3. Time Warner Inc. is widely recognized as one of the major international media and entertainment companies. The HBO cable network internationally operates television services, crafts acclaimed original television broadcasts, and produces major films. Time Warner's HBO division offers enrolled college students internships at its Los Angeles headquarters year round for varying durations, at a minimum of 20 full days. Opportunities are available in many of HBO's departments, including Legal, Finance, Media Relations, Films Development & Production, TV Development & Production, Casting, and Participations & Residuals. Specific duties and responsibilities depend on the department and its current needs.

California is a huge state with much to offer college students and recent graduates, whether they like the sunny, temperate weather of the southern region or prefer the seasonal changes farther north.

Article written by a freelance writer

Posted by Candice Arnold on June 9, 2009 at 4:52 PM | Leave a Comment (0)

Despite the recession, many companies are still hiring new employees, whether it is to try to expand their workforce, or to replace workers lost through attrition. That is why, despite the tough economic times, there are still plenty of jobs out there, and companies are often hiring for entry level jobs as it is cheaper for them to train someone new than it is to pay a more experienced worker.

In Alabama, the number of entry level jobs that are available through CollegeRecruiter.com have increased almost 15% over the past three months, with 1,351 entry level jobs in March, 1,481 in April, and rising to 1,553 in May. This means that now may be the time to get an entry level job that will help launch your career.

Continue reading "Great Entry Level Jobs in Alabama" »

Posted by Candice Arnold on June 5, 2009 at 8:26 AM | Leave a Comment (0)

In the current economic climate, the ability to get a good job in your field of study has been shrinking rapidly. That is why students should do the most that they can in order to increase their chances of landing that plum job once they graduate. A great way to do this is to secure an internship that will help them build their resumes by giving them valuable work experience.

Companies in Alabama are looking more and more to internships to help provide some of their staffing needs, as demonstrated by the fact that the number of internships that have been posted on CollegeRecruiter.com in the past three months has increased by over 40%, from 144 in March, to 197 in April, to 202 in May. This means now is the time to hunt down that prized internship.

For students who are looking to work for a non-profit or enter the field of public relations, there is an internship available with the American Diabetes Association, an organization dedicated to finding a cure for diabetes. Located in the ADA's Birmingham Office, the student who receives the internship will work in a support role for public relations events, volunteer outreach, and fundraising. While it is an unpaid internship, it provides excellent work experience that could help jumpstart a rewarding career.

Continue reading "Great Internships in Alabama" »

Posted by Candice Arnold on June 5, 2009 at 8:20 AM | Leave a Comment (0)

Originally posted on Monday May 25, 2009

The Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) is still seeking a Volunteer Resources Intern for the summer.

The entertainment field holds many opportunities but the competition can be tough. Students interested in entering the world of entertainment should try to do as many internships as possible and really become proactive in establishing professional connections in the field.

Qualifications:

• Interest in volunteer management or arts administration and/or applicable education or experience
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt to constantly changing priorities
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Data-entry experience and high computer proficiency (spreadsheets, e-mail and Internet)
• Database experience is an asset
• Ability to work independently and as part of a diverse team of staff and volunteers
• Ability to multitask in a busy open-concept work environment with frequent interruptions
• Public speaking and presentation skills
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Ability to work some evenings and weekends

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 June 4, 2009 at 1:56 PM | Leave a Comment (0)

Even with all of the doom and gloom economic news, many companies are still actively hiring new employees, proving that there are plenty of entry level jobs out there. Companies are hiring more and more at the entry level, in order to invest in their futures and grow talent they will need in a few years time from within.

Few places demonstrate this as much as Alaska, where in three months the available number of entry level jobs posted on CollegeRecruiter.com rose over 30%. In March there were 317 entry level jobs available, in April that number jumped to 363, and rose once again in May to 417. This demonstrates that the economy is starting to recover, and the right entry level job for you will be easier to find than it has been in quite some time.

One great entry level job is available through Volt Information Sciences, located in Anchorage. Volt is a consulting firm that specializes in everything from telecommunications to software testing. The entry level position is for a technical writer, and requires excellent writing skills, and the ability to write both technical jargon, and how to decipher that jargon into mainstream English.

Detail-oriented job seekers may want to consider an entry level job with The Alaska Club as a data entry Imaging clerk, in their Anchorage Office. The Alaska Club is one of the state's premier health and fitness clubs, and data entry clerks, work with the accounting office to scan in documents, as well as enter data into the system. It is a great job for people who are looking to get into this field.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car's Anchorage Office also has a great entry level job opportunity. This company is one of the nation's premier rental car services, and has positions for entry level managers. After getting the job, the candidate will work in every facet of the company's operations in order to learn how it runs, as well as learning management, accounting, and finance skills.

The Alaskan job market is expanding, and there are more entry level job opportunities available all the time. CollegeRecruiter.com has all of the tools you will need in order to get one of the great jobs posted here.

Article by, freelance writer, Chris Y

Posted by Candice Arnold on June 4, 2009 at 8:15 AM | Leave a Comment (0)

Given the state of the economy, graduates are having the most difficult time in years finding something within their field. In order to make themselves stand out, they need as much experience on their resumes as possible, and a good way to get that while still students is by getting internships.

In Alaska, while the number of internship opportunities has always been small, there is evidence that more and more companies are looking to get interns. Over the past three months, the number of internship opportunities available to students has increased by a third, from 39 in March 2009, to 42 in April, to 52 in May. By doing internships now, even if they're low paying or unpaid, students are investing in their careers, and it will surely help them later down the line.

For those in the Fairbanks area, Siemens Building Technologies, a company which specializes in environmental and safety solutions, offers internships in technical fields. These internships are perfect for budding engineers from virtually any discipline, as well as computer programmers. Interns assist the full time engineers, by performing data analysis and report creation, among other functions.

Pharmacy students in Anchorage, will find internship opportunities at Safeway, a pharmacy and convenience store. Interns work at the counter, while being overseen by a knowledgeable staff pharmacist. They will gain valuable customer service and communication skills, as well as learn more about over-the-counter and prescription drugs.

Life in Alaska can be a unique, adventurous experience. Though the winters can be bitterly cold and inhospitable, Alaska has one of the world's most beautiful landscapes that's perfect for anyone who loves living near mountains and lush forests. Doing an internship there is a great way for a student to find out if it's a good fit for his lifestyle.

Article by, freelance writer Chris Y

Posted by Candice Arnold on June 4, 2009 at 8:04 AM | Leave a Comment (0)

The United Kingdom is undoubtedly one of the best locations in the world to look for employment. As a matter of fact, because of the stable economic development and great employment opportunities in the UK, it is said to be one of the most lucrative countries in terms of getting a high paying job. Year after year, hundreds of thousands of new graduates head out to hunt for graduate jobs in the UK. Many of them also seek for various graduate schemes that they can get their careers started on.

Graduate schemes, also known as graduate training programs, offer new graduates many benefits. The uncertainty that post college or university life brings can be very consuming. This is why many fresh graduates grab the chance to get into graduate schemes. These training programs allow individuals to work with some of the UK's top companies and gain hands-on experience in a career field with a decent salary. Graduate schemes usually take place over a year. This not only earns the individual enough experience in a specific career field, but also helps the graduate decide whether or not the profession is something he or she wants to do.

Continue reading "The Most Lucrative Graduate Jobs in the UK" »

Posted by Candice Arnold on June 2, 2009 at 12:48 PM | Leave a Comment (0)

Pensacola has reasons to cheer. After playing host to the Career fair for 5 fantastic years, this potential city simply disappeared for another 3 years. Ever since Pensacola kick started this amazing trend of fairs that took a devoted vision to career counseling and job opportunities exhibition, this city has rose not just in standing and goodwill, but even the earning potential looks fit to move up. The number of local citizens who had got a job thanks to participating companies, had really started adding to the per capita and the gross income of the city. But from the time the fair was halted some 3 years back, things have, in some way, taken a downturn. However, sensing the aptitude and motivational historic records of this city, it is sure to bounce back. And flowing with the on-going trend, it seems that it won't be long before Pensacola gets down to hosting its famous employment fair again.

It was just the other week when we saw the Chief of Pensacola Electricians, Nick Rider, announcing his intention of bringing back the employment fair, with due collaboration of the Employers' Association of this city. At that time, there were hushed opinions all around that something could be expected in the coming times. Coming close on the surge of this announcement came out a small bit of quotation of the Pensacola Plumbers that the company would back Rider in such a gracious cause. This was enough to make way for hope and interest in the minds of a lot of people. After this, Both Rider's company and the plumbers' unit figured out a plan to take this thought further. And before one could it, even Pensacola Roofers and painters had decided to pitch in with their capital and business insight.

That's it- the much -awaited fair was ready for a sizzling comeback!! As we see it now, the magnificence seems all set to revisit our city and us. If everything goes as planned, this city will back to adding splendor to a million hopeful job aspirants.

Article courtesy of Carl Chapman, Founder, CEC Search, LLC and Confessions of an Executive Restaurant Recruiter

Posted by Candice Arnold on May 27, 2009 at 1:14 PM | Leave a Comment (0)

You are ready to embark full time into the workforce, looking for entry level jobs to get you started. If you're looking to be in Arizona, you might be interested to know that the total number of entry level jobs posted on CollegeRecruiter.com has stayed high, with 1,934 posted in March, 1,879 in April and 1,974 in May. Take a look at a few of the entry level jobs available in Arizona:

- Montpelier U.S. Insurance Company in Scottsdale, Entry Level Processor At the headquarters of Montepelier U.S. Insurance Company (MUSIC), you will find an insurance company that provides broad coverage for disasters that are unique due to their size and/or nature. Services include use of advanced technology and underwriting assistance. The Entry Level Processor position requires a high school education and one prior year of work experience, preferably in insurance.

The primary job duty is to ensure accuracy of transaction records by screening transactions to determine proper processing, providing customer services, and monitoring reports for rating and underwriting purposes.

- Axis Inc. in Phoenix / Tempe, Account Marketing Manager Axis Inc., a nationwide promotional marketing company based in Denver, Colorado, specializes in reduced pricing by creating a relationship with international consumer establishments in production, packaging and distribution. Each Axis branch facility forms its operational team through training, networking and consulting support. This Entry level Management position in Account Marketing will focus on building relationships with business clientele and consumers by developing client portfolios, breaking down target markets, conducting data analysis, and helping to train and coach new fellow staff. Look forward to professional growth as you prove your abilities and work your way up the company ladder.

- PHC Consulting in Phoenix, Entry Level Medical Sales PHC Consulting is a private nationwide search firm in the medical sales and life sciences industry, specializing in diagnostic testing. This position requires a bachelor of science degree with 1 - 2 years of consultative sales experience, including lab experience and training in standard solution and/or consultative sales processes.

The job duties will consist of promoting positive relations with physician clients, representing the company at professional meetings and conferences, and representing the lab in outreach educational activities.

Arizona, home to the Phoenix Cardinals football team and Suns basketball team, is located in the southwestern region of the United States. While Phoenix is the capital, cities like Tempe, Tucson and Scottsdale are also worth considering.

Posted by Candice Arnold on May 27, 2009 at 8:43 AM | Leave a Comment (0)

If you are looking for an internship in Arizona, there are certainly a plethora of choices available. While the number of internships available on CollegeRecruiter.com steadily rose from March (197) to April (240) to peaking in early May at 272 total, there were still 195 internships posted as of May 24.
Here are a few examples of the internships you can find and apply to today:

- Insight in Tempe, Emerging Business Intern. Insight is a global technology solutions provider relied on by more than 80 percent of Global Fortune 500 businesses to technologically empower their companies. Services include both software and hardware management, with new capabilities steadily being expanded. They are looking for an Emerging Business intern for three months in the summer to work with the sales leadership team and their clients to provide sales operation support. This will largely consist of programmatic administrative support such as managing client contacts, processing orders, generating reports, and product research for clients.

Continue reading "Great Internship Opportunities in Arizona" »

Posted by Candice Arnold on May 27, 2009 at 8:35 AM | Leave a Comment (0)

The state of Utah recently passed the Selections Procedures Act (HB206) that states that employers may not request information related to an applicant's social security number, date of birth or drivers license number until either:

• The applicant is offered a job OR
• The time when an employer obtains a criminal background check, credit check or driving record check to which the applicant has consented

According to Seyfarth Shaw labor and employment attorney Pam Devata "Employers subject to this law may also not use information about an applicant for any other purpose than to determine whether the employer will hire the applicant as an employee. The law additionally places requirements for employers to maintain a policy regarding the retention, disposition, access, and confidentiality of this information. Finally, employers may only keep such information about applicants about whom they do not hire for a period of two years after obtaining the information from the applicant."

State of Utah employers take note that this law went into effect on May 12, 2009 and compliance is mandatory.

View Utah HB206

Article by, Nick Fishman and courtesy of EmployeescreenIQ

Posted by Candice Arnold on May 25, 2009 at 2:14 PM | Leave a Comment (0)

Kudos to the city of Carlsbad, California. They were getting ready to enter into a contract that would consolidate several of their IT platforms into Microsoft's Cloud technology. Before doing so, they were wise enough to ask what type of background checks Microsoft conducted on their employees and what their hiring standards were when they found adverse information. See excerpt from the article we found on The Industry Standard.

"Security was a big part of the RFP," Peterson [Gordon Peterson, Director of IT for the city of Carlsbad] says. "We asked a lot of questions on how you do security, on their hire-fire process." For example, Peterson wanted to know what security procedures Microsoft takes when it terminates an employee.

Continue reading "City of Carlsbad: What's in Your Background Check?" »

Posted by Candice Arnold on May 22, 2009 at 2:06 PM | Leave a Comment (0)

Since March, CollegeRecruiter.com has been compiling monthly lists of the total number of entry level job and internship postings they've received, through a state-by-state search on the site. CollegeRecruiter.com will continue to update these lists to help students and entry level job candidates know how many opportunities are available to them in each state.

The states that tend to consistently have the largest number of internships and entry-level jobs posted on CollegeRecruiter.com are:

Internships

1. California
2. New York
3. Texas
4. Florida
5. Illinois

Continue reading "Across the U.S., There Are Still Entry Level Jobs and Internships Available" »

Posted by Candice Arnold on May 18, 2009 at 11:26 AM | Leave a Comment (0)

Today I experienced my very first unemployment insurance hearing. I was representing my company against a claim made by one of my former consultants. The following document is a must read for anyone looking to file for unemployment. It is essential that both employers and employees understand just how vague the law delineates why someone may or may not file for unemployment.

See this PDF: Massachusetts Unemployment Insurance

Essentially, if you quit, get fired, or refuse a job you cannot file a claim. However, termination is a thorny issue and even quitting can be viewed from various angles differently.

If your claim is challenged by your former employer you will have an opportunity to present your case at a hearing. The reason the employer is interested in having those benefits denied to you is that their unemployment contribution to the Massachusetts unemployment fund is directly related to how many employees file for unemployment and how much they collect.

Continue reading "Massachusetts DUA: Unemployment Insurance Hearings" »

Posted by Candice Arnold on May 14, 2009 at 1:33 PM | Leave a Comment (0)

Are you planning to attend a college or university in the state of Texas? If so, there are a few steps that you will need to complete in order to apply and be accepted into a school of your choice. The following is a list of steps to help guide you through the college admissions process in Texas.

1. Choose the college or university that you would like to attend. Select a school that will best suit your educational goals and personal needs such as a two-year community college, four-year university, or a trade or vocational school. Also, think about whether or not you want to attend a public or private school and if you want to live on campus or stay at home and commute. You will need to make a list of all of the schools where you plan to submit an application for admissions.

2. Research the schools on your list before you apply to them. You can research each college by a) visiting the school's website, b) going to the school and speaking with a counselor or advisor, or c) contacting the school and requesting information to be mailed to you. You can also attend career fairs and college nights at your high school or in the community.

3. Make a list of the admissions deadlines for each school on your list. Every school will have its own deadline for each semester, quarter or term. You will have to submit all required documents by the stated deadline. Write down the admissions requirements for each school such as GPA and SAT/ACT score requirements. You will also need to make a list of the financial aid and housing deadlines for each school.

Continue reading ...

Article by, Gwynita Leggington and courtesy of Associated Content, Inc.

Posted by Candice Arnold on April 17, 2009 at 10:45 AM | Leave a Comment (0)

We have seen this before and we will see it again. Worried about identity theft, Texas legislators are attempting to remove dates of birth (DOB's) from public records. The National Association of Professional Background Screeners (NAPBS) is aware of the issue and will be in contact with Texas officials. NAPBS has been successful in several states when these issues have surfaced in the past. Whereas this bill does not directly remove DOB's from all public records, its sends the wrong message. Any type of redaction could open a pandora's box of legislation. DOB's are a critical piece of information when conducting a background check. If the public record does not include the Social Security Number, a DOB is the only way to identify the subject as the one a search is being conducted on. Using an individuals DOB to commit identity theft without the Social Security Number is virtually impossible, therefore NAPBS has taken a strict position against redaction of this critical information. NAPBS and employeescreenIQ will be releasing more information on how you can contact Texas lawmakers in the coming days. We will be updating employeescreen University regularly as information becomes available. Continue reading ...

Article by, Jason Morris and courtesy of EmployeescreenIQ

Posted by Candice Arnold on April 14, 2009 at 8:16 AM | Leave a Comment (0)

In early 2008, there were 27 recession-proof areas on our list of 350+ metropolitan areas. At the end of 2008, this had dropped to 16. Now, with data thru January 2009, Laredo Texas is the only recession-proof city on the list.

Here's why in a nutshell: Laredo is on the main trade route between the United States and Mexico according to the Laredo Development Foundation. About 40% of all the goods that pass between the US and Mexico (both ways) go through Laredo.

BLS data released on March 19, 2009 shows that half of the new jobs in Laredo in the 12 months ending January 2009 were in Government, and about one-fourth of all the employees in Laredo are in the Government sector. We're told that most Goverment employees in Laredo are in Homeland Security and Customs.

Every month JobBait publishes a list of the recession-proof cities (metropolitan areas) that did not lose jobs in the recession of 1990/01, 2001/02, the last 12 months and the last 3 months. The purpose of this list is to help job-seekers find greener pastures. To see the current list and how your area is doing, click here.

Article by, Mark Hovind and courtesy of CareerHub.com. The Career Hub blog connects job seekers with experts in career counseling, resume writing, personal branding and recruiting.

Posted by Candice Arnold on March 31, 2009 at 6:04 AM | Leave a Comment (0)

In response to recent reports that job seekers are struggling to find jobs, CollegeRecruiter compiled lists of the five best and worst states for finding internships and entry level jobs. The data was gathered through a state-by-state search on the site; the lists will be updated every month to help students and entry level job candidates know how many opportunities are available to them and in which states.

The states with the largest number of internship and entry-level job listings on CollegeRecruiter.com are:

Internships

1. California - 2,152
2. New York - 1,487
3. Texas - 1,038
4. Florida - 911
5. Illinois - 700

Entry Level Jobs

1. California - 11,327
2. Texas - 8,723
3. Florida - 6,272
4. New York - 5,828
5. Pennsylvania - 4,857

Continue reading "The Best and Worst States for Finding Entry Level Jobs and Internships on CollegeRecruiter.com - March Edition" »

Posted by Candice Arnold on March 11, 2009 at 8:21 AM | Leave a Comment (0)

The 2009 Career Futures Initiatives Job Expo and Career Fest will be held on Saturday, April 4, 2009, (8:30 am - 2 pm) at the Bill J. Priest Institute, 1402 Corinth St, in Dallas, TX. State Representative Barbara Mallory Caraway and Dallas Independent School Board Trustee (DISD) Lew Blackburn will host the event. The festival offers paid summer internships for high school students in profit and not-for-profit businesses in the area.

The "Career Futures Initiative" was designed to provide real world experience to juniors and seniors prior to graduating from high school. The program was developed because State Representative Barbara Mallory Caraway found that high schools in her State House District were underperforming in the area because of challenges students were facing in math, science, and reading. This program wants to raise the success rates of ISD students by providing them with an opportunity to increase their skills and improve their chances of getting hired or being accepted into graduate school after graduation. 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 March 11, 2009 at 7:03 AM | Leave a Comment (0)

Every now and then we like to spotlight collegiate therapy programs in the U.S. that help their students take what they learn in the classroom and apply it to the outside world. The last program highlighted was the University of Wisconsin-Madison where PT students and faculty traveled to Belize to help develop community education programs on disability.

Today, we would like to shine the spotlight on the Occupational Therapy Program at Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, Virginia. This May, five OT graduate students, along with their professor, will spend 2 weeks in Ghana, Africa as part of one of their courses. Below is a section of the course syllabus, found on one of the students' blogs.

"The focus of the course will be on understanding child development from the Ghanaian perspective and the challenges faced by children in developing countries. A special focus will be placed on children with disabilities and children who are disadvantaged by their family situation (e.g. orphans, street children). Participants will visit and volunteer at several orphanages and schools in the Central region of Ghana as well as work with street children currently being served by the host organization, Sovereign Global Mission. While in the country, students will meet with and interview local leaders to gain a better understanding of the disability culture in this part of West Africa."

Students will spend the semester leading up to their trip learning about child development and disability, among other things. As an added plus, the students and professor have each created blogs to reflect on what they learn before, during and after the trip! I have included links to each blog below. Take a moment to check in on them from time to time. Continue reading ...

Article courtesy of RehabCare Student blog. RehabCare provides college recruiting for Physical Therapists, Physical Therapy Assistants, Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants and Speech Language Pathologists.

Posted by Candice Arnold on March 5, 2009 at 2:45 PM | Leave a Comment (0)

Over the last several years, many employers have become fearful of providing a negative job reference or employment verification. They think that doing so would give rise to costly litigation. It has caused many of them to simply divulge basic information about their past employees such as employment dates and job titles when contacted by prospective employers for employment background checks.

Those in the state of Ohio can rest a little easier though, according to Jon Hyman, labor and employment attorney from Kohrman, Jackson and Krantz. See excerpt from his recent blog posting below:

There are more people looking for work than at any time in the last 25 years. If you happen to be one of the companies hiring at the moment, you will likely have more applicants than you will know what to do with. How do you sift the good candidates from the bad, those who were laid off through no fault of their own from those who were terminated for poor performance? References are one tool, yet many employers seldom provide them out of a mistaken fear that they can be sued for giving a poor one.

Do you know? Ohio has a specific law, R.C. 4113.71, that protects employers that give negative job references. One employer can give another employer information about an employee's job performance without fear of liability, unless:

1. the former employer knows the information is false, or makes the disclosure with the intent to mislead, in bad faith, or with a malicious purpose, or

2. the information is provided in violation of the employment discrimination laws (for example, an employer gives good references to white employees and bad references to black employees).

Read more

In addition to this Ohio law, employers should also be cognizant of the fact that you can be held liable for not divulging information when providing an employment reference. We chronicled this very issue in the article, Employment Verifications: Less May No Longer Be More!

Article by, Nick Fishman and courtesy of EmployeescreenIQ

Posted by Candice Arnold on March 3, 2009 at 2:11 PM | Leave a Comment (0)

Legislators in the state of Hawaii have drafted a bill that would prohibit employers from using credit reports when conducting employment background checks, similar to the proposed legislation in Connecticut (House Bill #5521).

The stated purpose of Hawaii House Bill 31 is "to protect individuals from discriminatory employment practices by making it unlawful for an employer to refuse to hire or employ, or to bar or discharge from employment, or otherwise discriminate against any individual because of an individual's credit history or credit report."

Continue reading "Legislative Update: No More Credit Checks in Hawaii?" »

Posted by Candice Arnold on February 27, 2009 at 1:03 PM | Leave a Comment (0)

We have been informed by the National Association of Professional Background Screeners (NAPBS) that legislators in the state of Connecticut have drafted a bill that would prohibit employers from using credit reports when conducting employment background checks.

The stated purpose of Connecticut House Bill 5521 is "to prevent discrimination against prospective employees on the basis of their credit history." While this is a worthy goal, the abolishment of this important screening tool is not in the best interest of the state's employers or its citizens.

A similar measure was proposed and nearly passed into legislation in California last year, until Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger. The argument against this legislation is the same argument that can be made for the Connecticut bill. In rejecting the bill Gov. Schwarzenegger said, "This bill would significantly increase businesses' exposure to civil actions over the use of credit checks. Further, the bill would increase administrative costs to those employers who must legitimately use credit reports as a screening tool by requiring that the employer first abide by its onerous requirements. California employers and businesses have inherent needs to obtain information about applicants for employment. The bill would become a new employer obstacle to the use of available information needed to make hiring decisions."

Read Connecticut House Bill 5521

If you are an employer in the state of Connecticut and believe that this will have an adverse affect on your business, I encourage you to contact State Representative Matthew Lesser at:

Legislative Office Building, Room 4014
Hartford, CT 06106-1591
(860) 240-8585
1-800-842-8267
Matthew.Lesser@cga.ct.gov

Article by, Nick Fishman and courtesy of EmployeescreenIQ

Posted by Candice Arnold on February 20, 2009 at 9:52 AM | Leave a Comment (0)

The Eugene S. Pulliam Internship Program was created to encourage interested college students to seek a career in newspapers.

I selected this internship because of recent communications with students unable to get internships in journalism due to missed deadlines. Although many internships in journalism do have early deadlines, there are also opportunities still available with smaller publications across the country. Students can still prospect with newspapers and smaller publications to see if they are still accepting applications for interns. 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 February 19, 2009 at 3:51 PM | Leave a Comment (0)

In an effort to give those with criminal records a fair shot at gaining employment, the town of New Haven, CT is eliminating the criminal record check box on their job applications. This is a bold move designed to encourage the city's hiring managers to review a candidate's resume and determine if the qualifications fit the job requirements. If they meet the hiring criteria, then the city will conduct a background check. At that point, they would make a determination as to whether the criminal record prohibits them from the job.

The positive side of this is that it will give those with criminal records a better chance of finding work. Studies show that recidivism rates are significantly diminished when convicts are able to find employment following incarceration. From a practicality standpoint though, there will be some times where the hiring manager invests much time and effort in finding the perfect candidate only to find that the results of their background check eliminates them from consideration.

Continue reading "New Haven, CT Taking Steps to Employ Past Convicts" »

Posted by Candice Arnold on February 17, 2009 at 8:57 AM | Leave a Comment (0)

Obviously, any "Best of" list is pretty subjective, so don't get all crazy if you hate one of these companies or if you're convinced that yours is clearly superior. The 5 companies listed below were culled from the 25 Best Places to Work article that appears in the February 2009 issue of Baltimore Magazine. I just added a little different information direct from the companies' sites. In no particular order:

Merkle is a database marketing agency that is headquartered in Columbia, MD. Its corporate campus there houses 450 of its 1100 employees nationwide. Merkle has already signed 25 new clients for 2009 and the business appears to be about as rock solid as you'll find in the current economic climate. IT job seekers who may have been unlucky with various IT staffing services may want to take a closer look at what Merkle has to offer. Great company with progressive ideas about keeping employees happy and engaged.
CollabraSpace is based in Annapolis, MD and currently has "only" 33 employees. I stress that because that's the type of environment where top IT talent can make a significant and rapid impact. The company is a provider of business collaboration and integration solutions for both the public and private sectors.
G.1440 is an IT consulting firm that is based in Baltimore (Hampden, specifically) with 77 employees. They have evolved over the years to embody everything that a top IT job seeker is looking for - the stereotypically "cool" workspace, complete with the laid-back attitude and overachiever mindset. If you have any doubts about this place, stop by and check out their pool.
Raytheon Solipsys has the best name of any IT employer in Maryland - and it's a pretty hardcore operation. It's located in Fulton, MD, which sounds like a nice place. A wholly-owned subsidiary of the Raytheon Company, Raytheon Solipsys develops command and control solutions for the Department of Defense and Homeland Security. I'm guessing you'll need a clearance to sniff their facilities, but it must be a very interesting place to work.
Tessco Technologies is dedicated to everything wireless. The company is located in Timonium and Hunt Valley, with over 800 employees in Maryland. If you think the company looks like a fit, just make sure you know your wireless -- I can assure you that it will come up during the interview.

Article by, Mick and courtesy of Insourced blog

Posted by Candice Arnold on February 6, 2009 at 1:55 PM | Leave a Comment (0)

although the economy is bad, new jobs and career fields are being created, thanks to the ever-growing popularity of "going green." It's unclear whether global warming is a new jobsdirect result of human beings polluting the atmosphere or if, as many scientists suggest, it's the result of the Earth going through its natural cycles. What I do know is that "going green" isn't likely to do any harm and it's creating jobs, so why not embrace it.

Of course the new jobs require people with specialized skills. In New Mexico, this issue is being met head on. According to an article in the New Mexico Business Weekly, Student Interest in Installing Photvoltaic Systems On the Rise, there are more students than San Juan College, in Farmington, can accomodate. Photovoltaic is synonomous with solar electric.

Across the entire state, students are showing interest in green-collar jobs. To help facilitate this move, the Regional Development Corp., is forging a "new coalition for work force training called New Mexico Green Collar Jobs Partnership." So far, five colleges have joined:

San Juan College
Santa Fe Community College
Northern New Mexico College
Mesalands Community College
Central New Mexico Community College

What's good for the environment may turn out to be good for the economy as well. Of course, it will take a healthy investment from the U.S. government but a state-by-state study released by the Center for American Programs predicted that an investment of $600 million in New Mexico could lead to the statewide creation of close to 14,000 new jobs.

New Mexico isn't the only state vying for government funds, but with any luck, there will be enough money to go around to all 50 states. If New Mexico legislators do receive the money they're applying for, $20 million of it will go toward training workers for their new green-collar jobs.

Posted by Candice Arnold on February 3, 2009 at 12:24 PM | Leave a Comment (0)

The Cleveland Jewish News is seeking summer interns for 2009. They are accepting students who have completed at least their first year of college by June of this year. This internship offers students an opportunity to write feature stories and community news while getting paid for their efforts. Since many internships in journalism tend to have early deadlines to apply (October/November), the February 27th deadline is also an attractive feature and makes it still possible for those students who are living in Ohio or willing to temporarily relocate to still be able to apply for a summer internship in journalism.

The first step in applying for this position involves writing a cover letter describing your qualifications and why you feel you'd make a good intern. Also, CJN is interested in seeing any stories you have previously published. This is an excellent opportunity for underclassmen to develop their writing talents and gain valuable experience in the field.
Continue reading about Cleveland Jewish News internships ...

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 January 26, 2009 at 5:53 AM | Leave a Comment (0)

Maryland Governor Martin O'Malley unveiled his 2010 budget today, which included the removal of 700 jobs for Maryland state employees. I don't think it has been entirely disclosed yet which jobs are going to be cut - or if some of the cuts may involve jobs that were scheduled to be created and have now been scrapped. All of that information is certainly available through the proper channels, but I don't have it at the moment.

What I think is interesting are the comments that I've seen in a couple places already, referencing the fact that people take less pay to work in government jobs in exchange for the job security. So when government jobs are cut - we're to believe - it's even worse than when people in the private sector lose their jobs. The rationale seems to be that the private sector employees chose their higher wages AND less job security over working for the government for less money and greater job security.

Continue reading "Maryland Cuts 700 State Government Jobs" »

Posted by Candice Arnold on January 23, 2009 at 10:38 AM | Leave a Comment (0)

As we all know the UK recruitment market is going through its toughest times at the moment, with the countless job losses. So when we here of the 100 job losses by Google which may seem insignificant, what we do not know is how many jobs have been lost with Google cutting back on out sourced work, a figure which I am sure will be much more significant!

Still I digress just a little, but wherever there is a down turn there are always industries growing, which any smart recruiter can take advantage of. So with a recent press release from Monster jobs in amongst all this negativity, they have given us some clues to which markets are seeing a growth.

Continue reading "Recruitment in the UK" »

Posted by Candice Arnold on January 19, 2009 at 7:39 AM | Leave a Comment (0)

The classroom is but one of many places to obtain an education and real life skills. Students can opt for a broader experience by participating in college internship programs. Internships for college graduates and undergraduates alike provide valuable work skills vital in today's competitive job market. Students can even earn college credit for participation in some programs.

When evaluating the available opportunities, students seeking an experience above and beyond the norm can chose to participate in an internship abroad. Of particular note are New Zealand and Australia internship programs. These offer distinct benefits beyond work and educational experience.

The benefits of Australia and New Zealand internship

There are several compelling reasons why college internships in the South Pacific are a great choice for students seeking a college experience of distinction. Continue reading about internships abroad ...

Original article by, Susan Slobac and courtesy of Associated Content, Inc.

Posted by Candice Arnold on December 29, 2008 at 7:00 AM | Leave a Comment (0)

Yes - I know that the sky is falling everywhere. That's the primary reason why I'm only going to be posting positive news related to jobs and overall employment. Everyone already knows the rest of the story.

Northrop Grumman has been awarded a government contract to re-engine a fleet of Joint-STARS planes for the U.S. military at the Melbourne International Airport in Melbourne, Florida. The news comes as a welcome relief to the workers in and around the facility - and to a state that has been as battered as any from the housing collapse and subsequent financial crisis.

The new contract promises up to 300 new jobs over the next five years and there is hope that even more jobs may be on the way. Northrop Grumman is awaiting the government's decision on a contract to build new re-fueling planes for the U.S. Military, which would be built at Melbourne as well. That project is estimated to require an additional 500 jobs. A decision is expected by 2010.

Article by, Mick and courtesy of Insourced blog

Posted by Candice Arnold on December 18, 2008 at 4:32 PM | Leave a Comment (0)

Washington, D.C. - formally the District of Columbia - replaced Philadelphia as our nation's capital in 1790. The U.S. Congress has supreme authority over Washington, D.C., which is not a state. It has a total area 68.3 square miles and is a hub of political activity that may be of particular interest to political-minded college students looking for internships and recent college graduates looking for entry level jobs.

D.C., as it is colloquially known, has a humid subtropical climate that has at times reached record highs of 106 degrees Fahrenheit in the summer. The lowest winter temperature on record is -26 degrees Fahrenheit. Once known as a place beleaguered by violent crimes, Washington, D.C. has seen a dramatic decrease in violent crime over the past several years, making it a much safer place to study and work. Some of the colleges and universities in the D.C. area are:

University of the District of Columbia
American University
Howard University
Strayer University
Gallaudet University
George Washington University

Washington, D.C. has growing industries unrelated to government in such areas as education, finance and scientific research. Some of the largest employers in Washington, D.C. where college students can find internships and recent college graduates find entry level jobs are:

George Washington University
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Bank of America
Smithsonian Institution
American University
Washington Hospital Center

Washington, D.C. is a city that's chock full of history, culture, and politics. For those college students and recent grads who want to be where the political action is, Washington, D.C. is the place to be.

Sources: Wikipedia
CareerOneStop

Posted by Candice Arnold on December 3, 2008 at 2:16 PM | Leave a Comment (0)

Although it is the tenth largest state in terms of land area, Wyoming is the smallest state in terms of population, with an estimated 522, 830 residents in 2007. The state is divided into two regions, the Rocky Mountains in the West and the High Plains in the East. Over 48 percent of the land in Wyoming is owned by the U.S. Government. And any college student looking for an internship or recent college graduate looking for an entry level job who knows anything about Wyoming will know that it's home to most of Yellowstone National Park, which is in turn home of the famous "Old Faithful" Geyser.

The primary contributors to Wyoming's economy are the mineral extraction, and travel and tourism industries, with its national parks and national monuments being the biggest attractions. Some of the biggest cities in Wyoming are:

Cheyenne (the capital)
Casper
Laramie
Gillette
Rock Springs
Sheridan

Continue reading "Entry Level Jobs and Internships in Wyoming" »

Posted by Candice Arnold on December 3, 2008 at 1:41 PM | Leave a Comment (0)

Wisconsin is yet another state with a varied landscape, making it a popular place for outdoor recreation enthusiasts. Skiing, ice fishing and snowmobile derbies are three winter events that are big attractions for vacationers. Of course college students doing internships and recent college graduates with new entry level jobs can also enjoy these activities.

The primary industries in Wisconsin were once lumbering, mining and farming (especially dairy). Recently, the service industries, particularly medicine and education have dominated. Some of Wisconsin's largest cities are:

Milwaukee
Madison (the capital)
Green Bay
Eau Claire
Appleton
La Crosse
Janesville
Racine
Oshkosh

Continue reading "Entry Level Jobs and Internships in Wisconsin" »

Posted by Candice Arnold on December 2, 2008 at 12:18 PM | Leave a Comment (0)

West Virginia became a state in 1863, one of only two states (the other being Nevada) formed during the American Civil War. It is the only state that seceded from the Confederate States of America and one of three states that separated from another state. West Virginia has close to 2 million residents and college students looking for internships and recent college graduates looking for entry level jobs who like outdoor recreation should note that West Virginia is well known for its skiing, caving, fishing, white water rafting, rock climbing, mountain biking and hunting.

West Virginia isn't only for the outdoor-recreation types, though. Largely considered a southern state because most of it extends below the Mason-Dixon Line, some parts of West Virginia, like Harper's Ferry near Washington, D.C., are part of the Northeast. Some of West Virginia's largest cities are:

Weirton
Charleston (the capital)
Wheeling
Huntington
Morgantown
Fairmont
Beckley
Parkersburg

Continue reading "Entry Level Jobs and Internships in West Virginia" »

Posted by Candice Arnold on December 2, 2008 at 11:22 AM | Leave a Comment (0)

Washington, which is named for our nation's first president, George Washington, became the 42nd state in 1889. Located in the Pacific Northwest region of the U.S., Washington has several national parks, forests and designated wilderness areas. College students looking for internships and recent college graduates looking for entry level jobs who enjoy the peacefulness of forests and parks might want to add Washington to their lists of possible places to live.

Agriculture and lumber were Washington's earliest and largest industries. The state has gone through muc growth and diversity over the years. Some of Washington's biggest cities are:

Seattle
Tacoma
Spokane
Vancouver
Bellevue
Everett
Bellingham
Kennewick
Lakewood

Continue reading "Entry Level Jobs and Internships in Washington" »

Posted by Candice Arnold on December 2, 2008 at 9:32 AM | Leave a Comment (0)

The Commonwealth of Virginia was named for Queen Elizabeth I of England, who was called the "Virgin Queen" because she never married. In 1790, Virginia - along with Maryland - ceded territory for the establishment of the District of Columbia. In 1847, the Virginian land was retroceded. Still, the state's proximity to the nation's capital make it great place fot college students to find quality internships and for recent college graduates to find some of the best entry level jobs out there.

Virginians were instrumental in the drafting of the United States Constitution and the state is sometimes called the "Mother of Presidents" because eight United States presidents were born there. Some of the largest cities in Virginia are:

Richmond (the capital)
Williamsburg
Virginia Beach
Alexandria
Chesapeake
Norfolk
Hampton
Arlington
Langley

Continue reading "Entry Level Jobs and Internships in Virginia" »

Posted by Candice Arnold on December 2, 2008 at 8:39 AM | Leave a Comment (0)

The Las Vegas Review-Journal is reporting that Nevada's statewide unemployment rate is at 7.6%, which is the highest statewide level reached in 23 years. As you might imagine, jobs in housing, commercial development and even hotel/casino operations have fallen steadily throughout the current financial crisis, but there are some bright spots in government jobs and healthcare jobs.

Government jobs grew at a 3.6% in October state-wide, with 5.7% growth in Las Vegas. Education and health care jobs, rated together in Nevada statistical tracking, gained 3.5% state-wide and 4.3% in Las Vegas. While most of the news regarding employment is admittedly bad, it's interesting that government and health care continue to outperform most other sectors. In even the darkest economic times, the U.S. government is a rock-solid employer, and with the growing demands for health care associated with an aging national population, it seems that anyone in the medical field is going to be in high demand for the foreseeable future.

With the holiday season now upon us, there will also be some seasonal jobs hitting the boards from retailers and other employers. But the estimated number of seasonal jobs to be added -- 3,600 -- represents the worst seasonal job growth since before the September 11th terrorist attacks in 2001. With the jobless rate as high as it is, employers are expecting fierce competition for the few seasonal positions.

So you might be better off tweaking your resume or taking classes to qualify for some of the new government and health care jobs that are available in Las Vegas and Nevada.

Article by, Mick and courtesy of Insourced blog

Posted by Candice Arnold on December 1, 2008 at 3:34 PM | Leave a Comment (0)

Vermont is the only New England state without a coastline along the Atlantic Ocean. It's the 49th largest state in terms of population (surpassing only Wyoming) and 43rd in terms of land area at 9, 250 sq. mi. Known for its scenic beauty and dairy products, Vermont is also the leader maple syrup production in the U.S.

More than three quarters of the state is covered in forest lands. Vermont is a great place for college students looking for internships and recent college graduates looking for entry level jobs who also love trees and mountains. Some of Vermont's largest cities are:

Montpelier (the capital)
Burlington
Rutland
South Burlington
Barre
St. Albans
Winooski
Newport
Vergennes

Continue reading "Entry Level Jobs and Internships in Vermont" »

Posted by Candice Arnold on December 1, 2008 at 6:43 AM | Leave a Comment (0)

New Mexico, our nation's 47th state, has the most unique demographics of any state in the U.S. Forty-three percent of the residents of New Mexico are Hispanic, either as new immigrants or descendants of Spanish colonists. It also has the third highest population of Native Americans, primarily from the Navajo and Pueblo peoples.

This Southwestern state has a very arid climate, is sparsely populated (15 people per square mile), and mostly covered by mountains and desert. But that doesn't mean it's not a good place for college students or recent college graduates to find internships and entry level jobs. For those looking for a more urban habitat, some of New Mexico's largest cities are:

Albequerque
Santa Fe (the capital)
Las Cruces
Roswell
Rio Rancho
Farmington
Carlsbad

Continue reading "Entry Level Jobs and Internships in New Mexico" »

Posted by Candice Arnold on December 1, 2008 at 6:17 AM | Leave a Comment (0)

Utah became our nation's 45th state in 1896. It has the sixth most urbanized population in the U.S. and vast expanses of uninhabited land. The name, Utah, is derived from the Ute Indian language meaning "people of the mountains." For those recent college graduates looking for entry level jobs and college students looking for internships in heavily populated states, Utah with its population of just under 3 million is probably not a place they want to be.

Thanks to the establishment of parks like Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah became known for its beauty and its rugged terrain has often been featured in movies. Some of the largest cities in Utah are:

Salt Lake City (the capital)
Provo
West Valley City
West Jordan
Sandy
Orem
Ogden
Layton
St. George
Taylorsville

Continue reading "Entry Level Jobs and Internships in Utah" »

Posted by Candice Arnold on December 1, 2008 at 6:06 AM | Leave a Comment (0)

Texas, located in the south-central U.S., is the second largest state in both land area and population. At 268,820 square miles, slightly larger than France (260,558 sq.mi.) and more than five times larger than England (50, 346 sq.mi.). Oil discovery in the early 1900s ushered in economic prosperity in Texas. Recent college graduates looking for entry level jobs and college students looking for internships will be interested to know that Texas has since diversified its economy.

Historically, when people think of Texas, they think of cowboys on the open prairies. But this diverse, southern state has a lot to offer college students and recent grads alike. Some of the biggest cities in Texas are:

Dallas-Ft. Worth
Houston
Austin (the capital)
El Paso
San Antonio
Beaumont
Corpus Christi

Continue reading "Entry Level Jobs and Internships in Texas" »

Posted by Candice Arnold on November 28, 2008 at 3:10 PM | Leave a Comment (0)

Tennessee became our nation's 16th state in 1796. It's located in the Southern United States and ties Missouri as states that border the most other states, which is eight. Tennessee is divided into three regions, East Tennessee, Central Tennessee and West Tennessee. College students looking for internships and recent college graduates looking for entry level jobs, who are interested in spelunking, might be interested to know that Tennessee has - to date - 8,350 caves on record. That's the most of any state in the U.S.

Tennessee was the last state to secede from the Union and join the Confederate States of America in 1861. Major contributors to Tennessee's economy are textiles, cotton, cattle and electrical power. But that doesn't mean the state doesn't have appeal for city slickers, too. Some of the largest metropolitan areas in Tennessee are:

Nashville (the capital)
Memphis
Chatanooga
Knoxville
Clarksville
Morristown
Murfreesboro

Continue reading "Entry Level Jobs and Internships in Tennessee" »

Posted by Candice Arnold on November 28, 2008 at 10:10 AM | Leave a Comment (0)

South Dakota is located in the north-central part of the United States and is named for the Lakota and Dakota (Sioux) Indian tribes. It's divided into two sections, called West River and East River, by the Missouri River. While the western part of the state is a largely ranching area, the eastern part is populated more by farmlands. But that shouldn't discourage recent college graduates looking for entry level jobs or college students looking for internships. South Dakota has been going through a change in recent years, in an attempt to diversify the economy and generate population growth.

Most people know that South Dakota is the home of the famous Mt. Rushmore National Memorial. It's, naturally, a huge tourist attraction. What might not be widely known is that television news anchor, Tom Brokaw, grew up in South Dakota. Some the largest cities in South Dakota are:

Pierre (the capital)
Sioux Falls
Rapid City
Aberdeen
Brookings
Watertown
Mitchell
Yankton
Vermillion
Huron

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Posted by Candice Arnold on November 27, 2008 at 3:43 PM | Leave a Comment (0)

South Carolina, which was one of the original 13 colonies that declared their independence from the British, was named for King Charles II. Carolus is latin for Charles. South Carolina was also the first state to secede from the Union and was one of the founding states of the Confederate States of America. College students looking for internships and recent college graduates looking for entry level jobs should have little problem finding what they want in this Deep South state.

South Carolina has several major lakes and is prone to tropical cyclones. Although employment has dropped significantly in recent years, South Carolina still maintains a thriving textile industry. They also shifted their agricultural base from cotton to more profitable crops. But that doesn't mean that this state with over 4 million residents is strictly blue collar. Some of South Carolina's biggest cities are:

Columbia (the capital)
Charleston
North Charleston
Rock Hill
Mount Pleasant
Greenville
Summerville
Florence
Myrtle Beach

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The State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations - commonly known as Rhode Island - is the smallest U.S. state in area. Though much of Rhode Island is on the U.S. mainland, it's nicknamed the "Ocean State" because close to one tenth of its inland area is covered by salt water and nowhere in the state is more than a 30-minute drive from the coast. Rhode Island would be perfect for beach loving college students looking for internships and recent college graduates looking for entry level jobs.

It's ironic that the smallest state in the U.S. also has the longest name. It's alleged that the name Rhode Island comes from the Dutch explorer, Adriaen Block, who called it Roodt Eylandt, which means "red island," because of the red clay that lines the shore. The name was later anglicized when it came under British rule. Some of this tiny state's largest cities are:

Providence (the capital)
Warwick
Cranston
Pawtucket
East Providence
Woonsocket
Newport
Central Falls

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The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is located in the Northeastern part of the United States. Affectionately known as PA to natives and northeasterners, Pennsylvania was established as the result of a land charter granted by King Charles II to William Penn in 1681. The charter served as payment, in lieu of the 20,000 pound debt the King owed to Penn's father, Admiral Penn. It was one of the largest land grants to an individual in history. It's name, which means "Penn's Woods," was given in honor of the Admiral. Though no longer as heavily wooded as it was in William Penn's days, the PA still has a lot to offer college students looking for internships and recent college graduates looking for entry level jobs.

It's not widely known that Pennsylvania is the home of the first commercially drilled oil well. Oil wells are still a source of income for some in - where else - the Oil City area. Some of Pennsylvania's largest cities are:

Philadelphia
Pittsburgh
Harrisburg (the capital)
Allentown
Reading
Erie
Scranton
Bethlehem
Lancaster
Altoona

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Oklahoma, our country's 46th state, got its name from a Choctaw phrase, okla homma, which literally means "red people." This state, where more than 25 Native American languages are spoken, is one of the top states in per capita income growth and gross domestic product growth. A major producer of natural gas, oil and agriculture, Oklahoma is also part of the "Bible Belt." A state with a such a rapidly growing economy would have a lot to offer recent college graduates looking for entry level jobs and college students looking for internships.

Oklahoma's economy relies heavily on aviation, energy, telecommunications and biotechnology. Some of the larger metropolitan areas in the state are:

Oklahoma City (the capital)
Tulsa
Norman
Lawton
Broken Arrow
Enid
Midwest City
Moore
Stillwater

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Oregon is a state in the Pacific Northwest that's bordered by Washington state, California, Nevada and Idaho. Oregon's northern border is delineated by the Columbia River and its eastern border is delineated by the Snake River. With an estimated population of 3.6 million, Oregon isn't a very densely populated state for college students looking for internships or recent college graduates looking for entry level jobs to call home.

American settlement in Oregon really picked up in the 1840s and by 1859, it had become our nation's 33rd state. Some of Oregon's larger metropolitan areas are:

Portland
Eugene
Salem (the capital)
Gresham
Hillsboro
Beaverton
Bend
Medford
Springfield
Corvallis

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Ohio, which got its name from a Seneca word meaning "large creek" or - as the French misinterpreted - "beautiful river," is our nation's seventh most populous state. In 1754, the British and the French fought for control of Ohio in the French and Indian War. The French ceded Ohio to the British, then in 1783, after losing the Revolutionary War to the colonists, the British ceded control to the United States. As one of the most densely populated states in the U.S., recent college graduates looking for entry level jobs and college students looking for internships would have little trouble meeting new people in Ohio.

Ohio is a Midwestern state in the Great Lakes region is mostly flat, but the part of the state consisting of the unglaciated Allegheny Plateau has rugged hills and forests. Some of Ohio's metropolitan areas are:

Columbus (the capital)
Akron
Canton
Cincinnati
Cleveland
Dayton
Sandusky
Steubenville

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With a population of approximately 640,000, as of 2006, it's easy to see why North Dakota is the nation's 48th most populous state. Agriculture has been the state's most dominant industry for many years. Much of present day North Dakota was included in the Louisianna Purchase of 1803 and was organized into the Dakota Territory, along with South Dakota, parts of present-day Wyoming and Montana in 1861.

Because it's largely an agricultural state, North Dakota doesn't have a lot of metropolitan areas where college students looking for internships or recent college graduates looking for entry level jobs can live. Some of the larger cities in North Dakota are:

Bismarck (the capital)
Fargo
Grand Forks
Minot

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North Carolina, originally known as Carolina, is a southeastern state on the Atlantic coast. It has the largest Native American population - recognizing eight tribes - of any state in the U.S. North Carolina is also the state where the Wright brothers made their famous flight in 1903. Recent college graduates looking for entry level jobs and college students looking for internships who are up on their American history will know that it was also one of the original 13 Colonies.

The ill fated "lost colony of Roanoke, which was the first attempt of the English to settle in America, was established on Roanoke Island. North Carolina has come a long way since then. Some of the cities where college students and recent college graduates might find themselves are:

Charlotte
Raleigh (the capital)
Greensboro
Durham
Winston Salem
Fayetteville
Cary
High Point

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New York is our nation's 11th state and the third most populous. With more than 19 million residents, a college student looking for an internship or a recent college graduate looking for an entry level job isn't likely to get lonely. Originally a Dutch and French settlement, New York was annexed by the British in 1664 and was named for England's Duke of York, James Stuart, who would later become King James II of England James VII of Scotland.

New York surpasses both Florida and California as the "go-to" place for tourists, according to the United States Department of Commerce, and its largest city, New York City, is also the largest in the country. Some other cities that might be of interest to college students and recent grads are:

Buffalo
Rochester
Yonkers
Syracuse
Albany
New Rochelle
Mount Vernon
Schenectady
Utica

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New Jersey is one of the most religiously and ethnically diverse states in the U.S. It's one of the original 13 colonies that revolted against the British during the Revolutionary War. Some parts of New Jersey are considered parts of the greater Philadelphia and New York City metropolitan areas, making it a great place for college students to find and internships and recent college graduates to find great entry level jobs.

New Jersey has a fairly temperate climate with climates rarely going above 100 degrees in the summer or below 0 degrees in the winter. Some of the "Garden State's" larger metropolitan areas are:

Atlantic City
Newark
Jersey City
Paterson
Elizabeth
Edison

College students and recent grads who love nature, will love the fact that New Jersey has numerous state parks, but it also has the New Jersey Nets NBA basketball team, and lots of other recreational attractions. Some of New Jersey's colleges and universities are:

Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey
Princeton University
New Jersey Institute of Technology
Bloomfield College
The College of New Jersey
Seton Hall University

With theme parks and the famous Jersey Shore, college students and recent grads could easily find ways to relax and unwine as well as find the internships and entry level jobs of their dreams. Some of New Jersey's largest employers are:

BASF - the Chemical Company Group
Bristol-Myers Squibb
Burlington Coat Factory
American Standard Company
Campbell Soup Company
Lucent Technology
Bergen Regional Medical Center

It's probably true that most people think of Atlantic City and Donald Trump when they think of New Jersey. But there's much more that college students looking for internships and recent college graduates looking for entry level jobs can find than saltwater taffy and casinos.

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JobBankUSA

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New Hampshire is one of the original 13 states and was the first state to have its own constitution. College students and recent college graduates with an interest in politics probably know that New Hampshire's biggest claim to fame is the New Hampshire primary, the first primary in the presidential election cycle every four years.

Located south of the Canadian province of Quebec, New Hampshire might be of particular interest to college students looking for internships and recent college graduates looking for entry level jobs because it has no general sales tax and no individual income tax on either the state or local level.

Though skiing and other winter sports are big attractions, New Hampshire does have metropolitan areas, just like any other state. Some of the cities in New Hampshire where someone might be able to find a job or internship are:

Berlin
Claremont
Concord
Franklin
Keene
Laconia

New Hampshire tends to have warm, humid summers and cold, wet winters - great for students who like to ski. Some of New Hampshire's colleges and universities are:

Antioch University New England
Chester College of New England
Dartmouth College
Franklin Pierce University
Rivier College
University of New Hampshire

Beautiful autumn foliage, lake houses and motor sports are only a few of the state's enticements for college students looking for internships and recent grads looking for entry level jobs. Some of New Hampshire's largest employers are:

Fisher Scientific International, Inc.
Fidelity Investments
Timberland
BankNorth
Bottomline Technologies
Concord Hospital

With beautiful mountains and trees, ice fishing, state fairs, and a rich political history, New Hampshire has much to offer college students and recent college graduates who aren't necessarily looking for the hustle and bustle of big city living.

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Although the state of Nevada is the seventh largest U.S. state, it's sparsely populate. Of Nevada's 2.6 million denizens, 85 percent of them live in and around Las Vegas, the state's largest city, and Reno. College students looking for internships and recent college graduates looking for entry level jobs with the government might be interested to know that 86 percent of Nevada's land is owned by the U.S. federal government for both civilian and military uses.

A recent grad doesn't have to be looking for an entry level job in the gaming industry to consider job hunting in Nevada. Some of the larger metropolitan areas in the state are:

Las Vegas
Reno
Carson City
Henderson
Sunrise Manor

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It's suspected that Nebraska's name is derived from either the Otoe or Omaha Indians' words for "flat water," referring to the Platte River that runs through the state. Nebraska is one of America's leading farming and ranching states. It became the 37th state, just two years after the end of the Civil War and the capital was moved from Omaha to Lancaster. Lancaster was later renamed Lincoln, in honor of President Abraham Lincoln. Although Nebraska is a leader in farming and ranching, it's not impossible for recent college graduates looking for entry level jobs or college students looking for internships to find rewarding and challenging work.

The National Arbor Foundation has been headquartered in Nebraska since it was founded in 1971, and Arbor Day began in there. Some of Nebraska's biggest cities are:

Ohama
Lincoln
Bellevue
Grand Island
Kearney
Fremont
Hastings

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The mountainous state of Montana is our nation's fourth largest in area with the third lowest population density. Seventy-seven named ranges of the Rocky Mountains course through Montana, along with numerous wheat fields, ranches, healthcare facilities, coal mines and oil fields. Recent college graduates looking for entry level jobs and college students looking for internships have a variety of industries to consider.

Tourism is another big draw for Montana because the Battle of Little Big Horn was fought there and three of the five entrances to Yellowstone National Park are there as well. But there's more to Montana than wheat fields, mountain ranges and national parks. Some of the larger metropolitan areas in the state are:

Billings
Bozeman
Butte
Great Falls
Havre
Helena
Kalispell
Missoula
Miles City

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Missouri, our 24th state, was acquired as part of the Louisianna Purchase and dubbed the Missouri Territory. Statehood was achieved for a portion of the Missouri Territory in 1821. Recent college graduates looking for entry level jobs and college students looking for internships might be interested to know that Missouri is considered a bellwether state.

Missouri has a mixed urban and rural demographic as well as a mix of plains and mountain regions in the northern and southern parts of the state, respectively. This Midwestern state got its name from the river that runs through it, converging with the Mississippi somewhere near St. Louis. Besides St. Louis, Missouri's larger metropolitan areas are:

Kansas City
Springfield
Independence
Columbia
Lee's Summit
Saint Joseph

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Baltimore, named for Cecilius Calvert, 2nd Lord Baltimore, is the largest city in Maryland and is generally considered the financial and economic hub of the state. Ethnically diverse, the city also features a great diversity of nicknames and is alternately known as Charm City, Mob Town, B-more and "The Greatest City in America," among others. The city itself is steeped in history, as it was temporarily the capital of the United States (1776-1777), the home of many who encouraged the colony of Maryland to join the resistance against British taxation policies (eventually leading to the American Revolution), and the site of a British attack in 1814 that led Francis Scott Key to write the Star-Spangled Banner, the U.S. national anthem.

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Mississippi, a state in the Deep South of the United States, gets its name from the Ojibwe word for "Great River." Mississippi is comprised entirely of lowlands. It's highest point, Woodall Mountain, is only 806 feet above sea level. Recent college graduates looking for entry-level jobs can bask in Mississippi's humid, subtropical climate and enjoy all the catfish they can eat.

Lumber is a prevalent industry in Mississippi because of its numerous forest regions with a variety of trees like cottonwood, pine, elm, oak and pecan. But that doesn't mean that there aren't any cities or towns that might be of interest to college students looking for internships or recent college graduates looking for entry-level jobs. Some of Mississippi's larger metropolitan areas are:

Jackson
Gulfport
Hattiesburg
Biloxi
Southaven
Meridian

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On May 11, 1858, Minnesota became the 32nd state of the United States. It's the twelfth largest state by area and has a population of over five million. Minnesota is another state packed with beautiful parks, forests, and wilderness areas for residents and visitors to enjoy. "The Land of 10,000 Lakes" is, like Michigan, a wonderful place for a recent college graduates looking for entry-level jobs who want to live and work in a place with lots of places to go fishing or boating.

The Mississippi River starts in Minnesota before meandering its way south to the Gulf of Mexico. But Minnesota is only a haven for lovers of wilderness adventure. Some of the largest metropolitan areas in the state are:

Minneapolis
St. Paul
Rochester
Duluth
Bloomington
Plymouth
Brooklyn Park

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Michigan is a very interesting state. There's much more to it than automobile manufacturers and Motown Records. It's name comes from the French version of the Ojibwe word mishigami, which means "large water" or "large lake." It has the largest freshwater shoreline, in addition to 12,000 inland lakes. Recent college graduates with an interest in fishing or boating would probably love conducting their entry-level job searches in Michigan.

Michigan is the only state comprised of two peninsulas, the Upper Peninsula and the Lower Peninsula - affectionately known as "the mitten" because of its shape. The peninsulas are connected by the third largest bridge between two anchorages in the entire world. Some of the biggest cities in this Midwestern state are:

Detroit
Grand Rapids
Warren
Sterling Heights
Ann Arbor
Lansing
Flint
Dearborn

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The Commonwealth of Massachusetts is the most populous of the six states that comprise New England. The eastern part of the state is primarily urban and suburban, while the western part of the state is more rural. Boston, the state capital, is the largest city. Massacusetts is a great place for recent college graduates looking for entry-level jobs and for college students looking for internships who have an interest in American history.

Massachusetts became a hub for manufacturing during the Industrial Revolution, but is now a leader in higher education, health care and high technology. Massachusetts has population in excess of six million. According to the 2004 Census, there are five cities in the state with populations of 100,000 or more:

Boston
Worcester
Springfield
Lowell
Cambridge

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Maine is the northernmost state of New England and the easternmost state of the entire country. Recent college graduates with a passion for seafood, especially lobsters and clams, might want to conduct their entry-level job searches in Maine. The first settlers to establish residence in Maine were French. They arrived in 1604. Three years later, a shortlived English colony was established by the Plymouth Company.

The most sparsely populated state east of the Mississippi, college students and recent grads who love communing with nature can enjoy beautiful lakes, forest regions and rolling mountains during their "down time." Because it has such a small population, it's only natural that Maine would have only a few metropolitan areas like:

Portland
Brunswick
Eastport
Bangor
Bath
Augusta

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Because it lies halfway between the North and the South, Maryland is a state with "dual personalities." The rural Western, Southern and Eastern Shore regions reflect a Southern culture, while Central Maryland exhibits charactersitics of the Northeast. Recent college graduates looking for entry-level jobs or college students looking for internships might be interested to know that Maryland was reported to have the highest median household income of any state ($68,080) in 2007 by the U.S. Census Bureau.

Although Maryland was once a part of the Chesapeake Colonies where planters grew tobacco as a cash crop, it is now a hub for life sciences, hosting more than 350 biotechnology firms. The majority of Maryland's population reside in the cities and suburbs surrounding Washington, D.C. Some of the state's larger metropolitan areas are:

Baltimore
Bethesda
Columbia
Silver Spring
Rockville
Gaithersburg
Frederick

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Louisiana, which was once best known for its Mardi Gras celebrations every year, is now best known as the State that was devastated by Hurricane Katrina. They're still rebuilding and recovering from the damage and the loss. A recent college graduate looking for an entry-level job or college student looking for an internship in a place that also has many volunteering opportunities can't go wrong in Louisiana.

Once a Spanish and French colony, Louisiana is the only state to be divided into parishes (the equivalent of counties). Some of Louisiana's larger cities are:

New Orleans
Baton Rouge
Shreveport
Lafayette
Lake Charles
Kenner

Named for King Louis XIV of France, Louisiana has several colleges and universities where students can get quality educations. Here are just some of them:

Louisianna State University
Dillard University
Louisiana College
Tulane Unversity
Xaxier University

Any recent college graduate looking for an entry-level job or college student looking for an internship who can handle the hot, humid weather in Louisiana, might want to consider staying around and working for one of these companies:

Halliburton
Georgia-Pacific
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Baton Rouge General Health System
Boomtown Casino
Delta Queen Steamboat Company

There's more to Louisiana than swampland and craw fish. Football lovers will know that the New Orleans Saints make their home in Louisiana.

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JobBankUSA

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Kentucky is the first of four states to be known as a commonwealth. Known as the "Bluegrass State," Kentucky is known for thoroughbred horse racing, bourbon and bluegrass music. There are plenty of things in Kentucky to interest recent college graduates looking for entry-level jobs or college students looking for internships.

Sometimes counted as a southern state and sometimes counted as a midwestern state, Kentucky the 37th largest state in terms of land area, and 26th in terms of population. Some of Kentucky's larger metropolitan areas are:

Louisville
Lexington
Owensboro
Bowling Green
Covington
Richmond

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Kansas, named for the Kansas River that runs through the state, was first settled in the 1830s by European Americans. Kansas is still a largely rural state, though the Kansas City area is one of the fastest growing in the country.

Recent college graduates looking for entry-level jobs and college students looking for internships might be interested in researching what Kansas has to offer. Besides many national parks and historical sites, Kansas has some busy metroplitan areas like:

Wichita
Overland Park
Kansas City
Topeka(the capital)
Olathe
Lawrence
Shawnee

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Iowa became the nation's 29th state on December 28, 1846. Named for a Sioux tribe, the Iowa, recent college graduates looking for entry-level jobs or college students looking for internships can find a lot to love about America's "Tall Corn State."

Separated from Illinois and Wisconsin by the Mississippi River, Iowa has many fields of beautiful rolling plains. Some of Iowa's larger cities are:

Des Moines (the capital)
West Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids
Davenport
Sioux City
Waterloo

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Indiana is a midwestern state with a few urban areas and several industrial cities. Indiana, also known as the "Hoosier State," has several small industrial cities and villages. Recent college graduates looking for entry-level jobs in a sports-focused state, might want to consider Indiana.

The 19th state admitted into the union has one of the best preserved Native American sites in the United States. Indiana is a state that is rich with history and has a lot to offer. Some of the biggest metropolitan areas where recent college graduates can find entry-level jobs or college students can find quality internships are:

Indianapolis(the capital)
Ft. Wayne
Evansville
South Bend
Gary
Hammond
Bloomington

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Illinois is probably best known as the home of the "Windy City," Chicago. And it's no wonder. More than half the population of the state lives in the Chicago metropolitan area. Like Idaho, Illinois has an abundance of natural resources. Coal, timber and petroleum give Illinois a broad economic base. A recent college graduate looking for an entry-level job could probably find numerous options in Chicago alone, not to mention other areas of the state.

According to the most recent census, Illinois has a population of over 12,000,000 and is steadily growing. It has much to offer its denizens like proximity to Lake Michigan, lots of museums, and national parks. Besides Chicago, some of Illinois' bigger metropolitan areas are:

Aurora
Rockford
Joliet
Springfield(the capital)
Peoria
Naperville

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Believe it or not, there's more to Idaho than great potatoes. This 43rd state's nickname is actually the Gem State because it is so rich with natural resources. A recent college graduate with a passion for mountains, waterfalls and scenic lake country, might want to consider looking for an entry-level job in Idaho.

Idaho's climate is more humid in the north than in the south but temperatures are moderate throughout the state. Idaho is a very important agricultural state, but it may not be widely known that it's largest industry is science and technology with Boise, the state capital, as the center for semiconductor manufacturing. Besides Boise, some of Idaho's largest metropolitan areas are:

Idaho Falls
Nampa
Pocatello
Meridian

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Consisting of hundreds of islands, Hawaii is our nation's 50th state. Located in the central Pacific Ocean, Hawaii is home to nearly 1.3 million people, according to the most recent census. Hawaii is an archipelago and is the southernmost state of the United States. Any recent college graduate looking for an entry-level job in a tropical paradise might want to consider moving to Hawaii.

Honolulu, Hawaii's capital and largest city, is located on the island of Oahu. Hawaii is the only state that is completely detached from the North American continent, is completely surrounded by water and has no straightline border. Besides Honolulu, some of Hawaii's major towns are:

Hilo
Kaneohe
Kailua
Pearl City
Waipahu
Kailua-Kona
Kihei

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The "Peach State" is located in the southern U.S., bordered to the south by Florida and to the north by South Carolina. One of the original 13 colonies, Georgia is one the fastest growing states in terms of both numeric and percent gain in the country. Probably the best known city in Georgia is its capital, Atlanta. Some of Georgia's other metropolitan areas are:

Savannah
Decatur
Macon
Athens
Columbus
Augusta

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The tropical paradise that is Florida rests in the southeastern part of the United States. Home to Disney World, the Miami Dolphins and a military base or two, Florida has something for anybody who likes hot, sticky summer weather and the mildest of winters. A recent college graduate looking for an entry-level job in one of America's hottest hot spots would do well in Florida.

Some of Florida's biggest and/or best known cities are:

Miami
Tampa
Jacksonville
Tallahassee
Pensacola
Orlando

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One of the smallest states in the U.S., Delaware has just three counties and six income tax brackets. The famous Du Pont chemical company is headquartered in Delaware and is greatly responsible for the state's "economic and industrial development." Some of Delaware's larger metropolitan areas are:

Dover (the capital)
Wilmington (the largest city)
Newark
Seaford
Lewes

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Connecticut, the "Constitution State" was originally settled by the Dutch, but it's the English who are responsible for establishing the first major settlements. A recent college graduate looking for an entry-level job might appreciate Connecticut's close proximity to New York. In fact, portions of southwestern Connecticut are considered part of the New York metropolitan area. It's pretty widely known that many people commute from quiet, tree lined Greenwich suburbs to join the hustle and bustle of Manhattan. But some people are perfectly content to stay in Connecticut and enjoy the offerings of its metropolitan areas like:

New Haven
Stamford
New London
Hartford (the capital)
Bridgeport
Danbury

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Posted by Candice Arnold on September 29, 2008 at 10:32 AM | Leave a Comment (0)

Any recent college graduate looking for entry-level employment in a state that supports good health, might want to consider moving to Colorado. It's said to have the largest number of active, athletic residents who also have the lowest rates of obesity of all 50 states. Naturally, the most populous city in Colorado is the state capital, Denver. Other cities that might be of interest are:

Colorado Springs
Boulder
Pueblo
Golden

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With the largest population and the third largest land area of American states, California also has the most diverse denizens. It became a state in 1850, during the California Gold Rush (1848-1855), which greatly increased California's population and its economy. The climate is as varied as the population and would serve as a great place for any recent college graduate looking for entry-level employment or college student seeking a quality internship. The four largest cities are:

Los Angeles
San Diego
San Jose
San Francisco

But don't count out smaller cities like:
Sacramento (the capital)
Pasadena
Berkley

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Arkansas is a southern state known for its most populous city, Little Rock, which is also its capital. For the outdoorsy types, the Ozark and Ouachita mountain ranges would be a wonderful draw, as would be the fertile Delta region along the Mississippi river. Recent college graduates looking for entry-level jobs would probably be most likely to start in Little Rock, but other cities worth considering are:

Fort Smith
Fayetteville
Springdale
Jonesboro
Conway

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The 48th state, Arizona is home to the Grand Canyon and the Phoenix Suns professional basketball team. Besides hot, dry desert summers and mild winters, Arizona also has cooler weather in the scenic pine forest and mountain areas. Phoenix, the capital, is also the largest city in the state. Recent college graduates looking for entry-level jobs might think of Phoenix first, but the state has other metropolitan areas, like:

Tucson (the second largest city)
Yuma
Mesa
Chandler
Glendale
Scottsdale

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Posted by Candice Arnold on September 29, 2008 at 10:06 AM | Leave a Comment (0)

Vice-presidential candidate, Sarah Palin, can see Russia from her house in beautiful Alaska, but there's so much more that recent college graduates looking for entry-level jobs can find in this state located on the northwest tip of Canada. It's the largest state by area and home to Moose, Caribou and Polar Bears, oh my.

Alaska weather is determined by where a person lives. Far northern areas like Barrow have very cold winters, western Alaska gets a lot of precipitation and areas like Anchorage and south central Alaska are considered mild. The days and nights can be longer than average and winter temperatures can dip to well below zero. Life in Alaska is definitely not for the environmentally meek.

Alaska's largest cities are:

Anchorage
Fairbanks
Juneau(the capital)

The beauty of Alaska could be very enticing for adventurous college students, despite the somewhat inhospitable weather. The biggest colleges and universities are:

University of Alaska Anchorage
University of Alaska Fairbanks
University of Alaska Southeast
Alaska Pacific University

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Posted by Candice Arnold on September 29, 2008 at 9:57 AM | Leave a Comment (0)

Alabama, the "Heart of Dixie," is located in the southern United States. With temperate weather and plenty of trees, Alabama is a great place for recent college graduates looking for entry-level jobs. Mobile, the state's oldest city was founded by the French in 1702. The capital of Alabama is Montgomery, less than an hour's drive away from historic Selma, where the famous march to Montgomery began on March 21, 1965.

Alabama's other metropolitan areas are:

Birmingham
Huntsville
Gadsden
Tuscaloosa

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