If you’re headed home for Thanksgiving, then your post-college plans will be the second most emotionally charged topic over the holidays — after reacting to President Trump’s latest Twitter tantrum. This is especially true if you’re a junior, senior, or an...
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Why Is Finding a Job After College So Tough?
There are several reasons why the job market is so challenging for new grads today. But a big part of the problem is employers now do three things that make getting a full-time, grown-up job harder than it used to be. Let’s start with the automated screening...
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Pop Quiz: Is Your Job Search Plan Too Risky?
If you expect to score a college degree in the next couple of years, or you did so recently, take the quiz below to see if you’re likely to land on your feet in the job market. You may be surprised at the answer. 1. Is your major in demand in the job market? ___ Yes...
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Holiday Shopping For Your Job Search: Give This Post to Your Parents!
Looking for a great present to give your parents for the holidays? Just give them this blog post and tell them you’re willing to have a brief conversation about the questions raised while you’re home from school. Believe me, it’s the best Christmas or Chanukah present...
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Forget Passion! FOCUS is the Key to A Successful Job Search
One thing I’ve learned from interviewing recent grads about their post-college job searches, is that those who are the most frustrated – even panicked – are those who can’t answer this question: –What type of job do I really want? Until you can answer this, the...
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Make Headway Before Homecoming: Three Tips To Boost Your Job Search This Fall
Are you psyched to be back in school with your friends? You never want college to end, right? Unfortunately, graduation is coming sooner than you think. The idea of getting a job may feel far off right now, but taking a few simple steps this fall will make your job...
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