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!
People recognize that the interview process can be uncomfortable for many. With every job interview comes an uneasy feeling of uncertainty. Did they like me? Was that a good answer?
If we fail to nail a job after the interview, there is almost no way to know what exactly it is you did wrong throughout the process. Unlike our professors, who often take the time to butcher our papers for improvements, interviewers do not provide feedback to the candidate.
Wall Street Journal blogger Emily Noonan suggests inviting in criticism as a new approach. Sometimes if we can justify or admit or faults, employers can see us a real people. It can also help explain a negative aspect of a resume, like a certain GPA or short duration of a job or internship.
Fortunately, Career and Academic Planning is offering more mock interviews next semester. Mock interviews are a great way to practice interviewing, and they also offer crucial feedback before you go on a real life interview. Pay attention for registration this coming Spring 2011 semester!
Many students return home for the Fall holidays and cannot wait for a full week of relaxation, turkey, stuffing, and don't forget football. We put off homework, and usually keep the break to a hiatus from the fact that finals are coming up soon.
However, the Thanksgiving season can be a great opportunity for some job searching. There is little stress, no classes, and the available for networks closer to home.
Jean Baur, a Forbes.com blogger, sees the advantage to a holiday job search. She highlights a few important tips on how to help yourself.
Network- Holidays can make people more open to discuss careers
Be Visible- Have an Aunt or Uncle employed by a good company? Let them know you're interested while scooping some mashed potatoes.
Be Proactive-Go to your parents boring work parties or talk to company when they come to your house. You never know, they might like you enough to give you a job.
Volunteer- Do something for someone else during the season. This can add to your resume and your contacts
Follow Up with Contacts- Send emails and stay in contacts with past interviewers or companies you are interested in. This shows dedication to the company.
In addition to these tips, take the time to do something productive when you are surfing the web at home. Farhad Manjoo of Slate Magazine stresses the important shift from job sites like Monster.com, to Facebook. Social networking is the future; jobs, friends, and networks are easily found in the social sphere.
It's important to use this time wisely. Jobs may open up as the new year approaches. Happy Thanksgiving, and try not to overdose on turkey!
Fortune magazine names the best companies to work for every year. While we don't want to limit ourselves to only certain employers, it is critical to note where people are satisfied with their workplace. When looking for a job, it is important to look into a company's values and reputation to see if it is best fit.
The 2010 lists has some obvious trusted companies, such as #4 Google, #24 Goldman Sachs, and #93 Starbucks. A lot of these companies range from the highest investment firms to the fun Build-A-Bear Workshop, which ranks at #80.
An interesting and key trend to look at within in the list is the growing number of online companies. Google, the obvious leader, makes it money doing practically everything on the internet. However, they did begin as simply a search engine and morphed into the powerhouse of the entire web. Zappos.com, an online retailer, has now become one of the top leaders in the online shopping sector. The company is now a subsidiary of Amazon.com, one of the first in this industry.
With companies headed online, it would be smart to put energies into working for a company that is going to last. More sites like Zappos and Amazon will arise, and it will be those workers that may be able to avoid layoffs and bankruptcy against industries that are slowly dying.
Now that you know the best, Apply! These 22 top companies have over 500 available positions. Look for some in your area and field of expertise. Good luck searching!
With the end of the semester approaching, and the cold/lazy weather getting worse, students often lack the energy is takes to knock out those important final exams.
In a desperate effort to focus, many students turn to the drug Adderall. Used to treat adults and children with ADD/ADHD, the drug is popular throughout college campuses as way to pull off all-nighters and study hard. This is quite a more extreme measure that knocking back a couple of espresso shots.
It is estimated that 10-15% of college students are using Adderall in order to increase their attention in their studies. However, since our generation tends to look at the "here and now" situation and not long-term, there are many risks involved that students are not aware of.
No drug should be taken without a prescription (Duh!) Adderall side effects include increased heart beating, fainting, weight loss, and insomnia. Not so fun, right? The drug also does carry a large dependency factor, and many students start to feel they cannot study without it.
There are even extreme cases where the drug can lead to psychosis and suicide. The May suicide of Vanderbilt student Kyle Craig shows that even those at the top of their class can fall victim to the drug's effects.
The program is growing; perscriptions of the drugs can also be bought and sold around campuses. This video shows the distribution and effects of the drug on campuses.
In the upcoming weeks, it is important to stay clear of these potentially dangerous drugs. Speak up if you see a friend who can potentially be addicted to the pills. Eating healthy, getting enough rest, and exercising moderately are steps to making sure you have enough energy for exam week. Stay natural, and go to the nearest Starbucks if you need a boost.
