Tips and Tricks

Watch Those Rising Bank Fees

Stuart — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 09:07:01 -0500

Banks are one of the major players in and causes of today's credit crisis. And they're literally bleeding cash. So, it's no surprise that they're trying to make up for it. Unfortunately, you're the one that may be penalized.... more >

How Does the Recession Affect Your Job-Hunt?

Christopher Schonberger — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 10:00:40 -0500

Graduating from college and stepping into the “real world” is always a daunting transition, but let’s be honest: things are realer than ever for recent grads trying to hop into the job market in the midst of a worldwide financial meltdown.... more >

Want a Job? Create a Story.

joan.mitchell@gradspot.com — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 01:22:28 -0500

We recognize that trying to get a job in the current economy can be harder than trying to fit a circular peg in a square hole. But it's certainly not impossible, and whenever you can get a leg up on your competition, you might as well. Right now, there are a ton of recent grads who are still trying to find work. So what's one way to get ahead? Create a story.... more >

Vampire Electronics Suck Your Cash

Stuart — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 12:42:48 -0400

I have a friend. And her father used to be cheap. For example, he'd ask his wife to use as few pieces of toilet paper as possible after going to the bathroom. However, along comes the environmental movement (which, by the way, we're all for), and instead of being cheap... more >

Q&A with Marc Scheer

Gradspot.com — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 10:14:03 -0400

Did you know that students expect to earn 44 percent more than they actually do when they graduate? And that at most college, each class breaks down to $100 per hour? (No use feeling guilty about sleeping through most of them now!)... more >

Perfecting Your Office E-mail Sign-Off

Gritz — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 10:25:59 -0400

Because I have the anthropological pleasure of living with three girls in their mid-twenties, I often witness extended debates about the true meaning of a guy’s e-mail sign-off. For example: does “best” mean he just wants to be friends? Why would he say “chat soon”—does that mean he will call or I should call?... more >

Q&A with Harlon Cohen

Christopher Schonberger — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 11:06:29 -0400

When it comes to surviving college, Harlan Cohen is the guru that students can turn to with any question, from how to make the most of on-campus opportunities to how to decide whether or not to sleep with the cute lax player from Econ.... more >

Should I Keep Investing in My 401(k)?

Stuart — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 11:22:14 -0400

If you've been watching the news over the past few weeks, you might have noticed how the stock market lost 50% of its value and everyone started freaking out. But what if you've been depositing money in a 401(k) or Roth IRA? Should you keep pouring money into a sinking ship?... more >

Industry Lingo Cheat Sheet

mfalls@email.unc.edu — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 15:29:05 -0400

Whether at the interviewing stage or getting ready for your first day at office, it's useful to have a grasp of the "insider" lingo that gets bandied about in different industries. Here's a quick primer on some common phrases and titles in a number of popular industries.... more >

Financial "Crisis": Is Your Money Safe?

Stuart — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 11:07:22 -0400

As you've probably noticed, Wall Street is throwing up its hands and yelling, "FIRE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!" The bailout plan didn't pass in Congress and the Dow Jones fell almost 778 points, a new record. It all sounds pretty apocalyptic, but as a recent grad, do you have anything to worry about... more >