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2018 | Career Planning, Career Services, Focusing Job Search, Getting Traction, Interviews, Parents, Post-College Job Search

Holidays or Horrible Days? Don’t Let Talk About Your “Job Search” Sabotage Thanksgiving

If you’re headed home for Thanksgiving, then your post-college plans will be the second most emotionally charged topic over the holidays — after reacting to President Trump’s latest Twitter tantrum. This is especially true if you’re a junior, senior, or an...
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2018 | Career Planning, Career Services, Internships, Interviews, Parents, Post-College Job Search, Resumes, Technology

Why Is Finding a Job After College So Tough?

There are several reasons why the job market is so challenging for new grads today. But a big part of the problem is employers now do three things that make getting a full-time, grown-up job harder than it used to be. Let’s start with the automated screening...
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2018 | Career Planning, Career Services, Focusing Job Search, Getting Traction, Internships, Parents, Post-College Job Search

Pop Quiz: Is Your Job Search Plan Too Risky?

If you expect to score a college degree in the next couple of years, or you did so recently, take the quiz below to see if you’re likely to land on your feet in the job market. You may be surprised at the answer. 1. Is your major in demand in the job market? ___ Yes...
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2018 | Getting Traction, Parents, Post-College Job Search

“Why Can’t I Get Traction On My Job Search”

To get some traction on your post-college job search, you need to get clear about your starting point. If you want to end up among the group of new grads who actually have good jobs this June, check your current emotional state when it comes to a full-time job. Where...
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2018 | Career Planning, Choosing Major, Holidays, Parents, Post-College Job Search

Avoiding the Parent Trap: 3 Mistakes That Can Hurt Your Post-College Career

Even though you’re a young adult, your parents still worry about you. One thing that concerns them the most is whether or not you’ll land a good job after school. And they’re right to worry because, nationally, almost 50% of college grads today are doing jobs that...
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2018 | Career Planning, Career Services, Getting Traction, Holidays, Interviews, Parents, Post-College Job Search, Resumes

Holiday Shopping For Your Job Search: Give This Post to Your Parents!

Looking for a great present to give your parents for the holidays? Just give them this blog post and tell them you’re willing to have a brief conversation about the questions raised while you’re home from school. Believe me, it’s the best Christmas or Chanukah present...
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Holidays or Horrible Days? Don’t Let Talk About Your “Job Search” Sabotage Thanksgiving

Why Is Finding a Job After College So Tough?

Pop Quiz: Is Your Job Search Plan Too Risky?

“Why Can’t I Get Traction On My Job Search”

Avoiding the Parent Trap: 3 Mistakes That Can Hurt Your Post-College Career

Holiday Shopping For Your Job Search: Give This Post to Your Parents!

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