This May, 1.7 million college students will graduate with a Bachelor’s Degree and the majority of them will enter the job market, and at the same time, it seems 1.7 million people crawl out of the woodwork to offer these new graduates career advice. Who should they listen to? Here are 7 job search tips for the Class of 2012 from college career advisors and professional career counselors.
Now that you have participated in a face-to-face interview, it’s time to follow up on the interview with a phone call. Remember, that even though the number of calls that end up going to voicemail ranges from 50% to 67% , you still may end up talking to a human, so it is best to be ready, should the need arise. These tips and hints will help you leave a positive impression on the person you are calling.
If you’re unemployed and worried that employers will turn you down for taking on unimpressive work during the recession or for the large employment gaps on your résumé-you needn’t panic. A new survey just released by CareerBuilder.com reveals that the vast majority of employers are sympathetic to such circumstances.
The nationwide survey was conducted online by Harris Interactive, on behalf of CareerBuilder, among 3,023 hiring managers and human resource professionals between November 9 and December 5, 2011. Not only does it offer unemployed job seekers some hope, but it also provides tips to help them land a new position.
A common misconception says that because it’s the holidays, no one will pay attention to your résumé. In fact, even during times of high unemployment, when things slow down at the office there’s a golden opportunity for hiring to finally move to the front burner. Here are some pointers on leveraging the holidays in your job-search favor.
LinkedIn has launched a new micro site for our Veterans initiative tailored with tips, tools and information to help veterans find new opportunities across LinkedIn. Also included is a free one-year Job Seeker subscription for all US veterans and current service men and women.