How the New Facebook Graph Could Benefit Recruiters
I was on the waiting list for the new Facebook Graph Search feature. This week, the Beta version went live on my profile and I am trying really hard to figure it out. At first glance, it doesn’t seem to be conducive to actually searching the expansive online world of Facebook. Though the more I play around […]
Having a Strategy is Key to Job Fair Success
The spring college recruiting season will soon be in full effect. In fact, companies are gearing up right now to scour universities for full-time talent and summer interns. Seniors — hungry for their dream jobs — and juniors — hoping to land internships — will be armed with resumes and dressed in suits. They will […]
The Importance of Networking
If it hasn’t already, the spring semester for many colleges is in full swing. Seniors are getting anxious to walk across the aisle and ready to start the next chapter in their life. The number one item on the mind of seniors is finding a job. While the majority of career-oriented programs at universities and colleges […]
Always Check Your Teeth for Lettuce
Have you seen all of the job seeker advice online? A quick Google search for “interview advice” retrieved more than 16 million results! With all of the articles, blogs, books and podcasts, you’d think that everyone looking for a job would know exactlywhat to do and, certainly, what not to do. This economy has made […]
Don’t be Fooled by Lucrative Job Opportunities and Big Promises
When I graduated college I was one of those unlucky ones who couldn’t find a job in the field of choice. I took a job at a car dealership as an office worker. I won’t lie and say that the opportunities weren’t endless and if I stuck it out long enough I could be making […]
8 Tips on Using Twitter for Job-Hunting College Students
With a new spring semester starting, college students from across the U.S. are beginning the daunting tasks of job hunting. Before they know it they will be walking across the stage receiving their diploma. Most students are advised to start looking for a job well in advance of graduation. Are college students even using Twitter to search […]