2015 Job Outlook: Good News for New College Grads
If you’re a college senior with graduation just around the corner, and you're wondering how the job market is looking, there’s plenty of good news from the National Association of Colleges and...
View ArticleWhat Do Managers Look For in Entry-Level Employees? [Infographic]
According to a survey by Bridge: "Managers hire employees based on attitude and work ethic, then hope to effectively train them to develop other skills they need to excel in an entry level position."...
View ArticleHere’s How You’ll Defeat Unemployment After Graduation
You finished your last finals, picked up your graduation robe and scheduled that celebratory family dinner. Everything has fallen into place... except that all-encompassing search for a job. You've...
View Article7 Things To Do After College (Instead of a Full-Time Job)
“So… what are you doing next year?” That question and I became intimately acquainted last year around this time when I graduated from Notre Dame. And did I have an answer? Hell no. So, because I wasn't...
View Article5 Pieces of Career Advice Every New Grad Should Get
I graduated with not much of plan – just to get a reputable job and make a living. I took risks, made mistakes, and learned from them; ultimately, I ended up with a job I truly enjoy. However, these...
View Article10 Life Lessons for the Recently Employed
In the years I've been in business, I have hired a lot of new graduates. So after I recently read Jack Welch’s LinkedIn piece on new grads, I was compelled to write a candid open letter to them as...
View ArticleHave You Announced Your Graduation on LinkedIn Publisher?
I just saw a creative and powerful use of LinkedIn Publisher! Nicholas Anfeldt, a 2015 grad in Computer Security, announced his achievement to his 500+ member network. After seeing this unique use of...
View Article11 Tips for Getting a Great Job Even With a Low GPA
In speaking with a prospective client – an imminent grad, the topic of GPA came up. He mentioned his was not awful, but knew it probably wasn’t going to get him among the short list of candidates....
View ArticleHow Do You Work Around a Lack of Work Experience?
If you’re a new or recent grad, the lack of experience may seem to disqualify you for many jobs. However, I’ve seen numerous success stories with clients who have overcome this dilemma, and I want to...
View ArticleBy The Numbers: Should I Start a Side Hustle? [Infographic]
There are several major expenses that recent graduates can anticipate as they transition into the working world. Whether financing a new car or buying a house, you will often need a sizeable amount...
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