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Are Listening Skills—and Decent Customer Service—Lost in this Generation’s Fresh Graduates?

Posted on December 15, 2014 by Editor

Here’s a typical scene every time I go through a Dunkin Donuts drive-thru… Me: One medium hot latte with skim milk Crew: Okay, would you like it hot or cold? Me: Hot (okay…he’s too young to be deaf) Crew: Whole or skim milk? Me: Skim milk (getting impatient here…) Every. Single. Time. And that was just a single item order….

You’re Probably Ignoring this Lucrative Job Market

Posted on October 27, 2014 by Editor

October brings us two holidays, Halloween and United Nations Day. What do those events have to do with careers, you ask? If you graduated last March and haven’t received a decent job offer ’til now, I bet you’re scared to move back with your parents. But okay, let’s say you’re not a fresh graduate. Aren’t you the least bit afraid…

What Happens if You Take the Summer Off After Graduating?

Posted on August 21, 2014 by Editor

If you graduated May this year, is it possible that you missed the boat by taking the summer off from interviewing? I know you’re worn out, what with all the exams, internships and the thesis you had to complete. But it’s so tempting to take a few months or a year off to unwind after graduating from college. You can’t…

How 2013 Grads Measure Up as Job Seekers

Posted on May 20, 2013 by Michelle Riklan

Your college degree is your greatest asset out of the gate, so aim high. Find out what else employers are looking for in the Class of 2013 from Jada A. Graves of U.S. News & World Report in her article, “Class of 2013 Job Seekers: Buy, Sell or Hold?“

College Grads Need More LinkedIn Experience

Posted on May 13, 2013 by Michelle Riklan

46% of college graduates have never used LinkedIn – that’s a staggering number, considering the way that social media tide is turning when it comes to job search. Read “LinkedIn Misses Target Audience, Majority Use Facebook More” by Review author Matthew Butler.

10 Great Job Search Tips for the New Grad in 2013

Posted on May 9, 2013 by Michelle Riklan

Graduating this year and feel like you’re not doing enough to secure your job prospects? Check out this helpful list from Alison Green of US News Money: “10 Key Job Search Tips For New Graduates.”

Recent Graduates and Today’s Job Search – Part 3

Posted on September 11, 2012 by Michelle Riklan

How to Track and Plan Your Job Search Finding a job is a job. It requires time, dedication, research, homework, and an organized plan. So how do you get started? 1. Prepare your personal inventory. You are more than just your major. What do you have to offer? This may be a good time to meet with a career…

Recent Graduates and Today’s Job Search – Part 2

Posted on August 29, 2012 by Michelle Riklan

How to create a compelling marketing tool (resume) that will attract the attention of a potential employer. So often, recent graduates complain that they have “sent out hundreds of resumes” and have not received a response. While they are quick to blame the job-market, albeit a difficult one, they often do not consider the fact that something may be wrong…

Recent Graduates and Today’s Job Search – Part 1

Posted on August 22, 2012 by Michelle Riklan

As summer starts to wind down and our May graduates who have taken the summer off are hopefully starting to think about their careers, I am offering a career series of information to my readers. Often, I am contacted by desperate parents seeking assistance to get their recently graduated child out of the house and into the workforce. I hear it all….

Get Off Your “Buts”

Posted on January 30, 2012 by Michelle Riklan

According to a recent survey by CollegeGrad.com, entry-level jobs have increased by 22 percent from last year. That’s the highest percentage in 3 years. So, if you are a recent college graduate and have given up on finding that entry-level job, it is time to get off your “buts.” But, there are no jobs. But, I’ve sent my resume out…

A Proactive Job Search

Posted on October 5, 2011 by Michelle Riklan

A recent New York Times article states that “a growing share of recent college graduates are having to settle for jobs that do not require a college degree, and they are earning less than their peers as a result.” Statistics show that the employment status of college graduates under age 25 is as follows: 22.4% — Not Working. 22.0% —…

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