Articles in the Education Category
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Having spoken on a number of college campuses, I’ve seen firsthand that today’s college grads are unprepared for the competitive work force they are about to enter. The pursuit of your degree has taught you how to study, how to pass tests, and may have even taught you the most basic theories behind the job you may someday perform.
Unfortunately, it did not give you real experience and likely missed most of what you should know to effectively perform the most basic entry level tasks in your chosen career field. Worst …
Career Advice, Education, Job Markets, Job Search »
Once your tour of duty has ended many soldiers are left with challenges finding suitable employment in civilian life. Unfortunately many leave behind the experiences gained in the last several years to go into unskilled jobs. Luckily there is a way to turn your military experience into a great job. Use that experience to ace a certification or license examine.
Depending on your placement in the armed forces, the skills you learned may be highly valuable in the civilian world. In some states a number of skills require a license to …
Career Advice, Education, Job Markets »
You can say that you’re experienced until your blue in the face. However, it is hard to make a potential employer truly believe that your experience is real and relevant. A certification goes a long way to prove your administrative capabilities and make you a better candidate during the job search process.
CPS and CAP certifications demonstrate to a potential employer that you know the systems, technology, management, and communications skills needed to be a good administrator. These exams test your knowledge of book based theories and the procedures you’ve learned …
Education, Job Search, Job Tips, Resume Help »
Recent college grads are facing challenges not seen in most markets. In a recession, college grads are competing against job seekers with 10+ years of experience, even for entry level jobs. In many cases, highly experienced people are taking internships, just to stay relevant in their industry. This makes it very hard for most students to find a career, let alone a career that relates to their degree. Fortunately, there are still a few viable options for Echo Boomers & Gen Next.
Internships: In a recession, the role of an intern …
Career Advice, Consulting, Education, Job Search, Job Tips »
In our last article, we discussed consulting as a viable way of providing short-term income. However, getting started can be a challenge for anyone. This article will talk about a few ways of getting some work early and staying busy.
Freelance websites: There are a number of websites dedicated to freelance work that can help you get started with a few consulting assignments. oDesk.com and eLance.com is an international company that connects freelancers and employers. The pay scale is not high, but the volume of work can be. If you are …