The job market is dismal for any job seeker but for those starting out, there are a few things you can do to make the job search more successful. First, create a structured job search plan that includes target employers and specific activities to approach those employers.  Your plan should include activities such as networking, temp work and searching company websites for jobs.  A daily schedule helps as well to keep yourself on track.  Keep in mind the "10/10" rule: no ...

We all know that the Alternative & Renewable Energy field is our future. President Obama promotes this industry every chance he gets.  The stimulus package authorized $67 Billion to jump-start energy enterprises. These days $67 Billion sounds like peanuts compared to the humongous recent bailout largesse.  But, believe me it's a lot of money!   So what does this mean for you?  Graduating seniors and recent grads have you blown it off because you're not an engineer?  Bad move.  Sure, there's ...

The Obama administration has invested $15 billion dollars to aid small businesses. This investment reflects that President Obama gets it that small businesses will drive economic recovery. A White House statement underscored this by noting that small companies have generated 70% of new jobs annually over the last decade. So the handwriting is on the wall.  Make sure that you target small companies when putting together your job search plan.  Also, you'd be wise to focus on robust industries such as ...

A recent survey done by MeritAid.com found that 64% of college students were "very concerned" about finding a job after college. And with good reason. You all know what's going on out there and it isn't pretty. Here are some specific things you can do NOW to find the job you want First, get experience. Internships, volunteer work and temp work all add up to work experience. Second, create a job search plan which targets specific employers. Bookmark them. Follow them. Be ...