Mashable.com is a great resource for media students; it's an internet newspaper that focuses mainly on social media news. It also features entertainment and business areas, but another excellent tool it offers is the job section.
The section has daily listings of job opportunities from cities nationwide. The left columns allows for a narrower search; users can filter the jobs by categories and job type i.e full-time, internships, etc.
The jobs range anywhere from those that require 10+ years experience to interships and entry-level. If you do a basic search, it is easy to find jobs and internships relevant to college graduates.
Each listing contains job description, location, and all the information for requirements for applying. The companies are also very well know, anywhere from websites to Microsoft to Livenation. So, check it out and apply! Good luck
The holiday season leaves us with plenty of time to relax with family and friends and stay indoor to avoid the blustery weather. Before you spend too much time cuddled by the fireplace, take this time to jump start your job search.
With little to virtually no school work, this is an opportune moment for students to fix their resume and look into new contacts for the new year.
Miranda Gale, a student blogger for USA Todayposted similar advice for college students look for prospective jobs in the market. She highlighted these 5 ideas on how to best use your off time wisely.
1. Get the Internship- She suggests making a list of your dream job and companies to work for. Next, attempt and interview with an employer or find out more information.
2. Learn a New Skill- Instead of surfing Facebook, she suggests battling through software like Adobe Illustrator or Photoshop, or even just reading a new book in the field of your interest.
3. Volunteer- This is not the first article to suggest volunteering; It is a resume builder and a great way to make new contacts.
4. Fix Your Resume- Make it perfect. Add classes you have just completed or things that you accomplished during the fall. Make sure it all ties back to your personal brand.
5. Network- Attend a conference of a company near your house, talk to relatives and family friend. You never know who is feeling generous around the holiday season.
Just doing a few of these steps will help you do something productive over break. After all, May is approaching and you want to have as many opportunities to get into the real world.
This video by the Wooden Group, a human resources group, also makes these similar claims in this news interview. As you watch, check out their key points:
Resume- Keep it updated with key words you want to be you
Networking- People you want to contact within the next year
For most of us, we dread the return to school after Thanksgiving break. After way too much turkey and laziness, it can be very difficult to stay focused on studies, when we are all itching for the holidays.
These three weeks, however, are crunch time in terms of importance. Finals are approaching, as well as last minute projects, tests, and papers to finish out the semester. Before you freak out, here are some tips on how to stay focused and healthy during the final stretch.
Kerry Ann Rockquemore, a blogger for Inside Higher Ed, offered tips on how faculty can stay stress free during crunch time. Although the article is for professors, I think the advice is suitable for students. Here is a summary of how she plans to work through the next three weeks, with my college student spin on the advice.
Plan Ahead- Get out the planners and make a study schedule
Try the Reward System- Don't get a Starbucks treat before you finish that last page!
Find a crunch time buddy- Library is always better with a friend. Even try to get a study room.
Get comfortable with end-of-semester conflicts- Deadlines will overlap, so making a schedule will help
Move Your Butt- Exercise relieves stress; hit up the gym after you study to get out frustration
No Sunday Funday- Use Sundays to plan and catch up on work, it will make the rest of the week easier
Keep the End in Mind- It will all be over soon! Think of how happy your parents will be with a high GPA, especially right before they holiday shop.
It is important to not forget about how important the next three weeks are in the semester. Last minute work can make all the difference in how you perform in the class. Keep finals in mind, and look out soon for more study tips as it gets closer to the end!
