How grim is our future?
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Tens of thousands of us are out of work. Unemployment for 20-somethings is at its highest in more than three decades and it doesn’t look like it’s getting better. But for all the doom and gloom, there are some simple things you can do to better your situation.
I got my degree. Now what?
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Getting a degree doesn’t mean getting a job. Millennials’ expectations for their careers aren’t realistic, but whose fault is that? Ours? Or our Baby Boomers parents? And what steps can we take to get results on the job hunt?
Why I Quit My Job in the Midst of Global Financial Chaos
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Our parents told us we could do whatever we wanted. But the financial collapse coincided with the emergence of the most educated applicant pool in history and we were forced to find any job we could. With a 14 percent unemployment rate and a generally dismal outlook, we realized our dreams might be out of reach. But we still don’t take those cubicle jobs that people would give limbs for. Because we ask, why shouldn’t work be fun?
“Hired”- a look at Gen Y’s job hunting process
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Since the show first came on the air a few weeks ago, I’ve been addicted to it. No, I’m not talking about “Glee,” though that is one of my favorites, but rather MTV’s “Hired.” Being an MTV reality show, I wasn’t expecting too much. I pictured the worst stereotypes of Gen Y job seeker – [...]
Job Search 2.0
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So it’s 2009 and I’ve finally graduated. I’ve got my degree in hand and am eager to tackle the world’s challenges, if only someone would hire me. So what’s a recent grad to do, with nearly 20% of his peers unemployed and student loan payments fast approaching? In school it was easy. My professors and [...]
