Category: Edu & Growth
Turn College Experience into Real-World Experience
A Resume is not just a static autobiography, but a dynamic story. Young job-seekers are tumbling out of college with little to no work experience. With the job market saturated with talent and eager workers, how can a young graduate stand out from the pack? You need to think creatively. Creativity is an asset that [...]
Top 60 Career Experts to Follow on Twitter
Looking for a job? Looking for great people to follow on twitter? We have the best of both worlds! Below are 60 of the best career experts to follow on twitter. They all tweet out advice, tools and resources for career seekers on a daily basis. You’ll find everything from great job openings to that [...]
5 Ways to Make an Impact as a New Employee
You’ve been hired – all the interviews and phone calls are over, all the negotiations are done. After the high of getting the job has passed, you realize: it’s now your time to shine. You have to not only show up, you must also fulfill the promises you made and prove that your past experiences [...]
5 Career Advantages You Have May Not Be Using
There is a tremendous amount of attention that has been given to the obstacles facing adults under 30 to create a stable career. And rightfully so. Student loan debt, a shaky global economy, lack of traditional opportunity, and an overwhelming set of career options is undeniably challenging. For this reason it’s understandable that so many [...]
How Do Internships Benefit Students and the Company?
For many people, finding a job can be somewhat of a daunting task, especially if a person does not have job experience. The troubling aspect about this is that in order to gain experience a person must obtain a job. So, what is a good way to get oneself out of this type of situation? [...]
Cell Phones in the Classroom Increase Test Scores
Cellphones are banned from many schools — at least from the classroom — because students play games, text friends and do other activities that distract them from learning. But mobile technology for students in a classroom setting isn’t always a hindrance to good grades and learning. Qualcomm’s Wireless Reach Initiative aims to conquer the digital divide between [...]
The Economy is Bad: Is it Time to Go Back to School?
The debate on the value of higher education continues to intensify. High school graduates are attending college at record rates. There are conflicting conclusions on the fate of college graduates in the job market. Although, overall, the US Census Bureau reported lower unemployment rates for degreed individuals, the Associated Press found that 53% of Bachelor’s Degree holders were unemployed or underemployed. Facing a [...]
Making Your Dream Job a Reality
I hear a lot of young professionals today talk about finding their dream job. It’s hard, though, right? In this economy so many talented people are settling for a job that pays the bills. They’re living their lives dreading the 8 a.m. and celebrating the 5 p.m. They buy into the “lucky to have a [...]
How Do You Know if You Are Over Worked and Under Appreciated?
It isn’t odd for most people to identify themselves with the career they have or the employer they work for. Realistically, most individuals see their work colleagues more than they see their loved ones during the week. Often individuals who work on a manager’s salary or who work more than one job may suffer from [...]
Students: The Energy Sector Wants You
A technology revolution reshaping the energy sector through streamlined operations, increased production, and improved distribution will create ample job opportunities for college graduates over the next decade, energy and labor experts say. Public utilities and oil and gas companies were sometimes dismissed in the past by college grads as too lumbering and old-school. That view [...]
