Books And Jobs: Job Hunting Reasons

Job Hunting Reasons

This section includes articles to help students make the transition from college to the professional world. The articles about job hunting provide tips on how to find and secure your perfect job, interview strategies and resume tips. There is also information on how to manage a job while you're still in college as well as networking ideas.

Building Your Resume: Resume Tips for College Students

If you've never written a resume before, you may be wondering what type of information you should include and leave out. This article goes over the different sections of a resume and offers style suggestions to make your resume more effective.

Career Planning for Students: Workplace Love Life

College romance is a given, but getting all lovey-dovey in the office is often against company policy. Here's how to deal.

Choosing an Offer: Tips for Making the Best Choice

Choosing a job offer can be a momentous event in a college student's life. This article discusses how to handle this challenging decision.

College Career Guide: Stay Away From Workplace Drama

Your first post-graduation job probably makes all your hard studying pay off. Don't ruin it by falling into these snags.

College is Hard Enough: How to Reduce On-The-Job Stress

Students are overwhelmed with studying, homework and living off a part time wage. Hear are some tips to reduce on-the-job stress.

E-mail Etiquette and Other Corporate Communication

How to send a proper e-mail and voice mail.

Establishing a Career Plan

This article describes that different steps that are involved in establishing a career plan. By establishing a plan, a student may be able to stay on track and stay motivated in school.

Finding the Right Job Searching Resources for You

Job hunting can be challenging. This article discusses some online job searching resources that may help you find the type of job you're looking for.

First Job Out of College: How to Deal

The transition from college life to professional life can be a big jump. Here's how to deal.

Get Your Post-College Career On The Fast Track

Have an entry-level position at a company you love? Advancement is tough while still a student, but there are ways to position yourself well for the future. Here are some keys to advancement after graduation.

Going to an Interview? Interview Tips for College Students

Job interviews can be stressful. This article offers job interview tips for college students.

Have Confidence on the Job

Confidence, high self-esteem, and ambition are qualities that will help you in your career path.

Having a Hard Time At Work? Maybe You Are in the Wrong Job

Do college students value money over enjoyment in their first job?

How to Get Your Professional Networking on Track

College students would be wise to build a solid social network in their workplace.

Internships: How Internships can help with Career Planning

Internships can help those interested in many different careers or industries decide which one is best suited for them by having 'hands on' experience. This article discusses various benefits from internships.

Keep Your Career Moving By Increasing Creativity

Creativity: The elusive element to your personality that just happens to appear every once and a while. Learn to get it in gear and enhance your career.

Land Your After College Job by Nailing Interview Questions

Hiring managers test candidates with tough questions during the interview process. Get prepared and get the job.

Limited Liability Corporations Offer Significant Advantages for the Student Business Person

LLCs are a special type of business structure that offer many advantages to the entrepreneur.

Looking for a Job while in College? Develop a Job Hunting Plan

Career searches often begin in college. This article offers tips and advice for job hunting success!

Management tips for the Working Student

Many students become floor managers or supervisors at their part-time job. Here are some tips to help you solve those tough issues.

Networking: How Can Networking Help with Career Planning

Networking has become a part of the career planning and job hunting process. This article describes the benefits of networking and provides tips to begin networking.

Planning your Career? Explore Career Resources

This article discusses a variety of career resources, such as career centers, career websites and career organizations. It describes some of the services and information available through these resources.

Poor Communication Skills Hurt Students in Recruiting Process

According to a recent study the number one reason hiring managers dismiss candidates is poor communication skills.

Resume Tips: Picking Good References

Your resume is a document that sums up who you are as a worker. Here are some tips to improving the reference section of this character rundown.

Sharpen Communication Skills in College

Good communication skills will help you in the job interview and beyond. Here's an outline of what you need to know as an undergrad.

Should You Take That Telecommuting Job

The ability to work from home is a great opportunity for the right type of person. Here are some pros and cons to having a home-based job.

Social Networking Can Cost Students Big in the Job Market

Online social networking took off with the advent of MySpace and Facebook. Who would have guessed hiring managers are checking out profiles and thinking twice about candidates. Here's what you can do.

Student Career Planning: Build an Awesome Resume

Resume writing is more of an art than a science. Here are some tips to get your documents in order.

Tips for Choosing a Career

Deciding on a career is often the first step in career planning. This article describes the difference between a career and a job and tips for choosing a career.

Tips for Writing an Effective Cover Letter

A cover letter can help you stand out from the pool of applicants. This article suggests different ways to write a successful cover letter.

Turning Your College Internship Into a Long-Term Job

Internships are a great way to gain experience and get your foot inside the door of a business. Here are some tips for how you can turn your temporary internship into an after-graduation career.