With the troubling headlines that 80% of 2009 college seniors are graduating without a job, parents of incoming 2009 college freshmen are increasingly anxious about the job market their children will encounter when they graduate.  They know that grads lacking direction or job search skills are at a huge disadvantage competing for entry-level jobs, which are down by 22% this year.  In recognition of this challenging situation, college freshmen are trying to secure internships during the school year and in the ...

I recently taught a class at a college on the job search process. The best source of jobs in any economy, especially a down job market is face to face networking. College students have perfected the art of social networking but do not want to contact people for job ideas over the phone or face to face. They fear rejection. Completely understandbale but if you are not networking becasue of this, keep in mind that it's ...

I ran into a friend this weekend who is a civil engineer and is getting laid off. I asked him about stimulus package jobs because of the funds being directed toward roadways and bridges. I suggested he check www.recovery.gov frequently to see where the money is going. That way, he can apply for jobs where there is money. He wasn't aware of that website so I thought I would spread the word again... Check www.recovery.gov often to ...