I will finish my four year degree at the University of Oregon in four months, and because of Twitter, I will enter the workforce with more than just an education.
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How To Survive (F)Unemployment
It’s a rough world out there for the unemployed, but Erica Dermer’s got the advice you need to live through it.
Use Social Media in Your Job Hunt. Do it.
Use social media to your advantage and prevent it from becoming an obstacle in your job search. Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn serve different purposes, but they’re all important.
Things to NOT do on the Job Hunt
Are you perplexed as to why Hiring Managers never seem to contact you after you completely nailed an interview? It could be that you’re committing simple faux pas when searching, applying, and interviewing for jobs.
How To Stand Up for Yourself at Work
As young professionals, we need to reach for challenges and take risks while developing the confidence to demand fair compensation.
The 21st Century Resume
I have a pirate-themed resume. My mother questioned my sanity. My friends were intrigued. But it worked. Employers contacted me, specifically mentioning how my resume stood out and showcased my creativity, so I say, get creative.
How grim is our future?
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?
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
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
By Julia Drewniak 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 … Continued
