Finding the Perfect Job

Knowing Where to Look for Job Openings

Theodore Bressman — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 14:00:00 -0400

It’s weird; like the day after graduation, it’s no longer “cool” to spend all day relaxing and laughing about it. Outside of an intellectual context, laziness cannot be written off as “artistic.” I learned that the hard way. Unfair as it may be, chilling 24-7 just isn’t... more >

The Grad Olympics

Christopher Schonberger — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 12:41:04 -0400

Are you amped that the Olympics are finally here? Yeah, me too—no matter how hard... more >

Grads Prefer Green Companies

czoia@gradspot.com — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 10:19:53 -0400

Going green is not just a WALL-E-watching trend anymore. A new survey conducted by career network experience.com shows that our generation overwhelmingly prefers working for green companies—those that are environmentally conscious... more >

Close, but No Cigar

Ben Herzberger — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 10:30:21 -0400

Here's a snapshot of my life since graduating with my Masters in philosophy in June... more >

Q&A with the Résumé Girl

Christopher Schonberger — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 10:50:26 -0400

A good résumé is your VIP pass into the world of employment. It doesn't guarantee that you'll get snapped by paparazzi or pick up a tasty heiress, but at least you're "in the club." And once you're in there, you never know what might happen.... more >

How to Dress for an Interview

Courtney McClellan — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 15:34:37 -0400

In this day and age, it’s possible to conduct the majority of your job hunt from the comforts of your bedroom, drinking a highball in your underwear while you type the sentence, “I am an extremely motivated and professional individual.” Sure, you may have a few networking meetings... more >

The Top 7 Coolest Careers You've Never Heard Of

alexandra_levit@gradspot.com — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 09:45:18 -0400

The downhill direction of the economy has us all thinking about ways we can protect our livelihood. Why not start by getting creative and considering some little known career paths that will ensure that you stay competitive and look forward to going to work every morning? Here are 7 cool jobs to consider today... more >

Q&A with Ning CEO Gina Bianchini

Christopher Schonberger — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 13:36:22 -0400

When it comes to social networking, Mark Zuckerberg and that dingus “Tom” from MySpace are the two names on the tip of everyone’s tongue. But if you haven’t heard about Gina Bianchini yet, you probably will soon.... more >

Are you Odysseus or Harry Potter?

czoia@gradspot.com — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 09:58:23 -0400

Interviewers who have heard hundreds of recent grads reply "I'm a bit of a perfectionist" to the question "What is your biggest weakness?" are finally fighting back. CollegeOTR points out a growing trend in wacky interview questions... more >

Catch the Freelancing Fire

joan.mitchell@gradspot.com — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 11:41:13 -0400

While many people think of freelancing as something that only struggling writers do (i.e., writing product blurbs for porno sites while they plug away at their “novel”), the fact is that almost every industry utilizes freelancers to some extent. With a little ingenuity, entrepreneurial... more >