http://www.examiner.com/x-828-Entry-Level-Careers-Examiner?cid=exrss-Entry-Level-Careers-Examiner en-us Sat, 21 Nov 2009 10:53:49 -0700 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:26:23 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-828-Entry-Level-Careers-Examiner~y2009m11d20-Four-ways-to-take-responsibility-for-your-own-job-search?cid=exrss-Entry-Level-Careers-Examiner Mark Stelzner, founder of JobAngels, made a fantastic remark at Jason Seiden’s “Super Staying Power: What You Need to Become Valuable and Resilient at Work” book signing last night: Job seekers need to take responsibility in thei... Job Search Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:26:23 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-828-Entry-Level-Careers-Examiner~y2009m11d20-Four-ways-to-take-responsibility-for-your-own-job-search?cid=exrss-Entry-Level-Careers-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-828-Entry-Level-Careers-Examiner~y2009m11d19-How-to-prevent-job-search-identity-theft?cid=exrss-Entry-Level-Careers-Examiner As you get ready to start your first search, it’s important to remember that your identity is a valuable asset. With so many of us looking for new opportunities, identity thieves have started targeted employment sites. I don’t know abo... Job Search Scams Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:27:36 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-828-Entry-Level-Careers-Examiner~y2009m11d19-How-to-prevent-job-search-identity-theft?cid=exrss-Entry-Level-Careers-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-828-Entry-Level-Careers-Examiner~y2009m11d18-Study-Soft-skills-highly-valued-by-employers?cid=exrss-Entry-Level-Careers-Examiner To maintain a competitive advantage, most companies are paying attention to the development of professional "soft skills" to boost performance, according to a recent study by the Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp). The stud... Job Search Research Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:53:18 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-828-Entry-Level-Careers-Examiner~y2009m11d18-Study-Soft-skills-highly-valued-by-employers?cid=exrss-Entry-Level-Careers-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-828-Entry-Level-Careers-Examiner~y2009m11d17-Survey-College-recruiting-will-continue-decline-throughout-fourth-quarter?cid=exrss-Entry-Level-Careers-Examiner College recruiting activity will likely continue to decline over the next three months, according to results of a new survey conducted by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE). NACE recently instituted a monthly poll of i... Research Market Tue, 17 Nov 2009 05:28:35 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-828-Entry-Level-Careers-Examiner~y2009m11d17-Survey-College-recruiting-will-continue-decline-throughout-fourth-quarter?cid=exrss-Entry-Level-Careers-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-828-Entry-Level-Careers-Examiner~y2009m11d16-Students-and-employers-come-together-for-a-3D-virtual-career-fair-in-the-Big-East?cid=exrss-Entry-Level-Careers-Examiner Unicruit announced the first of what will be a series of virtual career fairs in coming months. The “Students of the Big East” virtual career fair will be held on February 25, 2010, and is open to students from the following schools: ... Job Search Career Fairs Mon, 16 Nov 2009 06:05:41 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-828-Entry-Level-Careers-Examiner~y2009m11d16-Students-and-employers-come-together-for-a-3D-virtual-career-fair-in-the-Big-East?cid=exrss-Entry-Level-Careers-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-828-Entry-Level-Careers-Examiner~y2009m11d13-Ask-Heather-How-long-should-I-stay?cid=exrss-Entry-Level-Careers-Examiner Have a question about finding, landing or succeeding at internships or entry-level jobs? E-mail them to entrylevelexaminer@gmail.com to be included in an upcoming “Ask Heather.” Q: As a recent college graduate, I was able to land ... Job Search Ask Heather Fri, 13 Nov 2009 09:34:58 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-828-Entry-Level-Careers-Examiner~y2009m11d13-Ask-Heather-How-long-should-I-stay?cid=exrss-Entry-Level-Careers-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-828-Entry-Level-Careers-Examiner~y2009m11d12-City-up-close-Madison-WI?cid=exrss-Entry-Level-Careers-Examiner The following is an approximate transcript from the first episode of my new podcast series, “Come Recommended Comes to Your City.” The focus is Madison, WI. Want Come Recommended to come to your city? Send an e-mail to comments@comerec... City Up Close Thu, 12 Nov 2009 05:41:38 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-828-Entry-Level-Careers-Examiner~y2009m11d12-City-up-close-Madison-WI?cid=exrss-Entry-Level-Careers-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-828-Entry-Level-Careers-Examiner~y2009m11d11-Six-tips-for-job-hunting-during-the-holidays?cid=exrss-Entry-Level-Careers-Examiner Many job seekers put off job hunting during the holidays season, assuming companies are not hiring in November and December. But if you do that, you’re missing out on opportunities to interview for positions that have start dates early in th... Job Search Wed, 11 Nov 2009 07:04:17 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-828-Entry-Level-Careers-Examiner~y2009m11d11-Six-tips-for-job-hunting-during-the-holidays?cid=exrss-Entry-Level-Careers-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-828-Entry-Level-Careers-Examiner~y2009m11d10-Two-surveys-indicate-Millennials-changing-workplace-expectations?cid=exrss-Entry-Level-Careers-Examiner More than half (55 percent) of Millennials have experienced a layoff or loss of work in their family within the past year, and nearly three-fourths (72 percent) feel threatened by a possible layoff or loss of work in the coming months, according t... Job Search Research Market Tue, 10 Nov 2009 05:48:28 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-828-Entry-Level-Careers-Examiner~y2009m11d10-Two-surveys-indicate-Millennials-changing-workplace-expectations?cid=exrss-Entry-Level-Careers-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-828-Entry-Level-Careers-Examiner~y2009m11d9-Ask-Heather-Asking-for-a-raise?cid=exrss-Entry-Level-Careers-Examiner Have a question about finding, landing or succeeding at internships or entry-level jobs? E-mail them to entrylevelexaminer@gmail.com to be included in an upcoming “Ask Heather.” Q: After graduating this May, I applied for about 20... Raises Ask Heather Mon, 09 Nov 2009 06:23:57 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-828-Entry-Level-Careers-Examiner~y2009m11d9-Ask-Heather-Asking-for-a-raise?cid=exrss-Entry-Level-Careers-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-828-Entry-Level-Careers-Examiner~y2009m11d6-Rising-unemployment-rate-yet-slow-job-market-recovery?cid=exrss-Entry-Level-Careers-Examiner The news today, although likely not surprising, certainly isn’t good. The national unemployment rate is up to 10.2 percent—the highest since April 1983. However, couple that statistic with the Society for Human Resource Management... Job Search Research Market Fri, 06 Nov 2009 08:31:17 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-828-Entry-Level-Careers-Examiner~y2009m11d6-Rising-unemployment-rate-yet-slow-job-market-recovery?cid=exrss-Entry-Level-Careers-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-828-Entry-Level-Careers-Examiner~y2009m11d5-Five-tips-to-make-the-most-of-Career-Development-Month?cid=exrss-Entry-Level-Careers-Examiner No doubt the economic turbulence over the past year has shifted the way you are viewing your future career. Perhaps you’ve decided to take your time completing your undergraduate degree or attend graduate school to wait out the recession. Or... Job Search Landing a Job Thu, 05 Nov 2009 05:40:14 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-828-Entry-Level-Careers-Examiner~y2009m11d5-Five-tips-to-make-the-most-of-Career-Development-Month?cid=exrss-Entry-Level-Careers-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-828-Entry-Level-Careers-Examiner~y2009m11d4-Recommended-reading-Working-for-You-Isnt-Working-for-MeIf-only-Id-received-this-book-in-time-for?cid=exrss-Entry-Level-Careers-Examiner If only I’d received this book in time for National Boss Day! As I read “Working for You Isn’t Working for Me: The Ultimate Guide to Managing Your Boss” by Katherine Crowley and Kathi Elster, I began to feel more and more e... Recommended Reading On the Job Bosses Wed, 04 Nov 2009 08:02:55 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-828-Entry-Level-Careers-Examiner~y2009m11d4-Recommended-reading-Working-for-You-Isnt-Working-for-MeIf-only-Id-received-this-book-in-time-for?cid=exrss-Entry-Level-Careers-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-828-Entry-Level-Careers-Examiner~y2009m11d3-Recommended-reading-Start-Your-Own-Business-and-Hire-Yourself?cid=exrss-Entry-Level-Careers-Examiner Regular readers of my column know I strongly encourage students and recent graduates to consider entrepreneurship a career option. Sure, starting your own business isn’t for everyone, but exploring the idea certainly couldn’t hurt! ... Recommended Reading Entrepreneurship Tue, 03 Nov 2009 06:08:03 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-828-Entry-Level-Careers-Examiner~y2009m11d3-Recommended-reading-Start-Your-Own-Business-and-Hire-Yourself?cid=exrss-Entry-Level-Careers-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-828-Entry-Level-Careers-Examiner~y2009m11d2-Ask-Heather-Hiring-freeze-applying-for-more-than-one-position-at-an-organization?cid=exrss-Entry-Level-Careers-Examiner Have a question about finding, landing or succeeding at internships or entry-level jobs? E-mail them to entrylevelexaminer@gmail.com to be included in an upcoming “Ask Heather.” Q: I recently went through about four rounds and ove... Job Search Networking Cover Letters Résumés Hiring Process Follow-Up Ask Heather Mon, 02 Nov 2009 06:31:12 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-828-Entry-Level-Careers-Examiner~y2009m11d2-Ask-Heather-Hiring-freeze-applying-for-more-than-one-position-at-an-organization?cid=exrss-Entry-Level-Careers-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-828-Entry-Level-Careers-Examiner~y2009m10d30-Study-Former-interns-fare-better-in-poor-job-market?cid=exrss-Entry-Level-Careers-Examiner New college graduates who had taken part in internships fared far better in the job market than their counterparts who didn’t gain that experience, according to a new report published by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NA... Research Internships Market Fri, 30 Oct 2009 05:51:29 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-828-Entry-Level-Careers-Examiner~y2009m10d30-Study-Former-interns-fare-better-in-poor-job-market?cid=exrss-Entry-Level-Careers-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-828-Entry-Level-Careers-Examiner~y2009m10d29-What-to-do-if-youre-unhappy-at-your-job?cid=exrss-Entry-Level-Careers-Examiner Because I’m never able to attend the #u30pro Twitter chat every Thursday evening at 7 p.m. Eastern Time, I’m weighing in early on tonight’s topic: what to do if you’re unhappy at your job. I know many young professiona... On the Job Stress Thu, 29 Oct 2009 06:25:02 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-828-Entry-Level-Careers-Examiner~y2009m10d29-What-to-do-if-youre-unhappy-at-your-job?cid=exrss-Entry-Level-Careers-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-828-Entry-Level-Careers-Examiner~y2009m10d28-New-podcast-show-features-Gen-Y-guests-making-a-difference?cid=exrss-Entry-Level-Careers-Examiner Lisa Orrell, author of "Millennials Incorporated" and the new book available in November, "Millennials Into Leadership," has just launched a new podcast show that will feature Millennial guests, called Millennials In Motion. ... Job Search Wed, 28 Oct 2009 07:05:32 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-828-Entry-Level-Careers-Examiner~y2009m10d28-New-podcast-show-features-Gen-Y-guests-making-a-difference?cid=exrss-Entry-Level-Careers-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-828-Entry-Level-Careers-Examiner~y2009m10d27-Six-tips-for-wowing-an-employer-during-the-presentation-round?cid=exrss-Entry-Level-Careers-Examiner If you think interviewing is tough, what are your thoughts about when an employer asks you to come back and give a presentation to a group of employees? Although this is typically limited to highly-technical fields, such as engineering, you just n... Interviews Hiring Process Tue, 27 Oct 2009 06:48:09 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-828-Entry-Level-Careers-Examiner~y2009m10d27-Six-tips-for-wowing-an-employer-during-the-presentation-round?cid=exrss-Entry-Level-Careers-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-828-Entry-Level-Careers-Examiner~y2009m10d26-Study-shows-college-grads-failing-at-professionalism?cid=exrss-Entry-Level-Careers-Examiner A nationwide survey of human resources professionals and business leaders—those who make final hiring decisions—shows that personal professionalism matters most when deciding whether to extend a job offer. The survey also found that a ... Job Search Research Market Hiring Process Mon, 26 Oct 2009 05:47:56 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-828-Entry-Level-Careers-Examiner~y2009m10d26-Study-shows-college-grads-failing-at-professionalism?cid=exrss-Entry-Level-Careers-Examiner