Calling All JMU Grads!

Looking for a job in the DC area? Then you don't want to miss this job fair! This event is exclusive to JMU alumni, and alumni from the other 15 schools participating. Over 80 employers have registered to attend! To see a list of participating employers and to register by noon Wednesday, June 8th, visit http://www.myworkster.com/myworkster/page/eventdetail/1294063579.

#LikeableU Class of 2011 – the Social Media Movement , June 8-9, 2011

Are you interested in learning more about the Social Media Movement? Join in on Likeable Media’s inaugural conference! The #LikeableU Class of 2011 – the Social Media Movement conference will take place on June 8-9, 2011 in New York City. As a student, or recent grad, you are eligible for a 70% discount on the registration fee! Simply use the discount code LikeableStudent70 when purchasing your ticket to get the discount.

This two day conference, hosted by Likeable Media, a social media marketing company in New York City, will thrust you into the Movement that is social media with sessions over 2 days featuring thought leaders from Facebook, Twitter, and other social networks along with practical and hands on how-to sessions.

This is your chance to hear social media case studies from major brands who are experiencing success in social media, get up close and personal with industry leaders on the future of social media and experience workshops on how to grow social presence.

The first annual #Likeable U is titled The Social Media Movement. Social Media moves at warp speed— and sometimes it’s hard to keep up! The conference is designed to give you a better understanding of when, why, and how to use social media to achieve your overall goals as a brand as well as an individual.

As the conference title suggests, there will be some “movement” in the conference itself— we’ll be moving between a historic classic NYC venue, and a futuristic brand new one.

Excited to take a look into social’s past and make the movement into the future? Sign up for #Likeable U 2011– The Social Media Movement today!

You'll have the chance to mingle with brands such as:

• Verizon

• The Pampered Chef

• Ritani

• Penguin Books

• Popcorners

• restaurant.com

• Extra Space

• Esselte

• Visit Salt Lake

• Meetup

• JetBlue

For more information and to purchase your ticket go to: http://likeableu2011.eventbrite.com/.

Top 25 Companies for Work-Life Balance

There are many factors to consider when you are conducting a job search, where do you want to be, what kind of organization do you want to work for and what will your work-life balance look like?

Glassdoor's list of top 25 companies for work-life balance is now available. These companies provide the best balance between work and personal life, and were selected based on the thousands of company reviews and ratings shared by employees on Glassdoor over the past year.

If you have never used Glassdoor.com, it is a valuable resource for information on company salaries, reviews and interview questions for 150,000+ employers.

Enjoy your summer and good luck with your job search!

Networking Demystified!

What do you think when you hear the word networking? For some, it sounds great; it is the prospect of meeting new people and making social and business connections. For others, the word causes anxiety. The idea of leaving your social comfort zone can be scary, but it does not have to be. Networking starts with friends and people you already know. It can be informal and easy once you know where to start.

Networking is a powerful tool when you are job searching. Check out this informative infograph to get a head start on your networking this summer!