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How to Leave a Job

Stuart — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 09:13:12 -0400

Q: I'm going back to school in the Fall for a masters in education. I’m taking night classes so that I can get a day job to pay the bills. Since my current job has me working overtime into the night several times a month, I need to find a job with a lower time commitment.... more >

Useful Web Tools for Recent Grads

Gradspot.com — Fri, 16 Nov 2007 17:18:38 -0500

Q: What are some useful web tools for a recent grad? –Allen Sibley, Chicago

A: Think of the web as your own personal information storage center. No matter where you are—at home, work, a friend's, on a trip—all of your digital assets can... more >

Ikea: Too Good to Be True

Gradspot.com — Tue, 13 Nov 2007 00:13:44 -0500

Q: Ikea sounds too good to be true when it comes to setting up an apartment. What am I missing? – Adam Jacobs, New York

A: In some respects, nothing. Ikea is an affordable and chic alternative to higher-end furniture and décor shops... more >

Managing Your Cash 101

Gradspot.com — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 11:56:05 -0500

Q: How should I begin to manage my bank account and finances? – Chris Shore, NYC

A: Now that you have a steady paycheck and financial obligations, it’s time to figure out a way to keep all that money organized. Beyond... more >

How to Clean Your Bathroom

Gradspot.com — Thu, 01 Nov 2007 11:56:25 -0400

Q: What’s the best way to clean my bathroom? – Jessica Beck, New York City

A: Hire a maid. Then you won’t have to. I mean, who wants to clean a bathroom? Ok, fine – so maybe the maid route... more >

How to Watch Television without a TV

Gradspot.com — Tue, 23 Oct 2007 13:11:03 -0400

Q: I don’t have a television in my apartment but still want to watch network shows. How can I pull this off? –Ben G., Atlanta, GA

A: For the first time in my life, I decided to not have a television in my room... more >

How to Turbo-Charge a Trickling Shower

Gradspot.com — Fri, 12 Oct 2007 17:59:00 -0400

Q: The water pressure in my apartment is terrible and thus I never feel 100% clean. What can I do? –Charles P., New York, NY

A: Here at Gradspot.com, we don’t like to feel like we’re being peed on each time we take a shower, either. We feel for you... more >

How to Get the News in 5 Minutes a Day

Gradspot.com — Thu, 04 Oct 2007 11:16:38 -0400

Q: How can I keep abreast of current affairs without spending too much time trying to keep up with the news? –Teddy B., Los Angeles, CA

A: I’m going to share with you a tried and true method for soaking in every bit of important world news each day... more >

How to Negotiate Salary Requirements

Gradspot.com — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 19:51:17 -0400

Q: How do I respond when a job application asks me for my salary requirements? – Charles F., San Francisco, CA

A: The first time you see “salary requirements” requested on a job application, you may... more >