Today's graduating college seniors seem to be more optimistic about their job prospects than the class of 2009 was.  According to a recent survey conducted by Monster.com (www.Monster.com), the class of 2010 expects to spend less time looking for a job (9 hours each week), are less willing to take a job outside their field (49% for 2010 vs. 58% in 2009) and more expect to have a job in hand at graduation (39% vs 29% for 2009). Hopefully, that speaks ...

I am often asked this question because it can be tempting to apply to grad school in a tight job market. Bu, grad school is expensive and many programs require at least two years of work experience before you apply. So, what's the right answer? If you have set your career goals and graduate school is a requirement, then by all means, pursue that advanced degree. BUT, if you are looking at graduate school as a way to avoid a ...

The Class of 2010 is getting ready to graduate.  Parents everywhere are making commencement plans-- travel plans, hotel reservations and possibly party celebrations.  Of course, the white elephant in the room is the question...  what will my son/daughter do now??? I am often asked by parents what they can do to help their college graduates find a job.  They are frustrated and at times exasperated when their children seem to not have any job plans.  Don't they GET it?? College graduates certainly ...

Typos on a resume?  Typos on your resume?  Of course not, comes the automatic reply.  You would be surprised. A very good friend of mine has been looking for a job for over a year.  She is enthusiastic, positive and has an incredible ethic, not to mention a strong background.  So, when a contact of mine had to let someone go, I immediately stepped up and told him about Cindy. The job was the perfect match for Cindy and I was sure ...

A liberal arts degree is not worth the money. My son/daughter needs a job! The most recent survey data shows that employers will now consider candidates of all majors. Candidates who can demonstrate leadership, a work ethic and flexibility are the ones who will be considered first, regardless of major. Many jobs we are training people for now simply did not exist 5 or 10 years ago. Employers hire graduates based on GPA. GPA certainly shows potential but there has ...