College students and parents everywhere are asking the question: will I (or my son/daughter) be able to find a job when I (he/she) graduate?  A legitimate question as the national unemployment rate hovers at 8.6% and has been reported as high as 16% for those between the ages of 16 and 24. For college graduates, the expectations for 2102 are more positive then we’ve seen since 2007: targeted hiring of those with a BA/BS is expected to increase by 7% in ...

Your GPA, or grade point average, is a strong indicator of testing success in a controlled environment; it is not an accurate predictor of success in the working world.  In a recent survey conducted by Career Builder, 55% of employers reported no interest in using GPA as a recruiting tool for college graduates.  Instead, they are more interested in how you will contribute to the organization on a daily basis.  25% of the remaining respondents required a 3.0 or better. As ...

Many people believe that the holidays are the worst time to look for a job.  That is a myth.  The fact is that many organizations have their new year budgets approved and know exactly who they can hire and when.  In addition, business travel often slows down for the holidays so people are in their offices and may be more available for informational interviews and connections. Here are a few things you can do to advance your job search this holiday ...

I am often asked if someone who is unemployed should take any job or wait for THE job.  Here is what I recommend to my friends and clients when asked that question: Taking any job will provide cash flow a track record of work experience and work ethic confidence benefits getting a foot in the door Here are some drawbacks: might be less income might be less challenge Less flexibility in terms of looking for THE job With all of that said, I always think it is better to work than ...

Rule number one for resume writing: it is an art, not a science. You can ask 10 people for feedback on your resume and you will get at least 10 different suggestions.  The key to a resume is to clearly delineate what you can offer to the employer.  With that said, here are some Frequently Asked Questions about a resume for a college graduate. Should my resume fit onto one page? Yes.  College graduates typically have limited work and real ...