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The Ultimate Post-College Starter Kit

By Gradspot Dot Com
1/14/10
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Class of 2009, your moment is now! For those still on campus, have fun and be sure to carry around some Claritin so you can say you have allergies when people accuse you of crying. Then, once you've had a second to

The Tao of Teaching: In Memoriam

By Tom Wiseman
10/09/09
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Good Morning Taoists.

Good Morning, Good Afternoon, Goodnight, what have you done with your life?

The Waiter Rule

By Jason Richards
10/01/09
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When you eat at a restaurant, how do you treat your waiter when everything is going well? And what about when your dinner goes to hell in a handbasket? Surprisingly enough (or perhaps not surprisingly at all), according to leading U.S. CEOs

Use the Inc. 500 for Job Hunting

By Stuart Schultz
9/23/09
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As I mentioned in August, when it comes to finding a job in this tough economy, sometimes it's easier to turn to smaller companies that are less bureaucratic in their hiring practices and more likely to speak to a grad who just picks up a phone and gives them a ring. The difficulty is in actually finding these successful, private, small companies. Lucky for you

Why Unpaid Internships Are Hard to Find

By Sarah Collins
9/08/09
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Whether you're in college and looking for experience or just graduated without a job, we've always championed unpaid internships as a vehicle to get your foot in a door, build your network, and pick up some skills. But as those of you who've explored this option probably figured out, they're difficult to find

Virtual Seminars to Help Your Job-Hunt

By Gradspot Dot Com
8/23/09
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Our friends over at Six Figure Start, a career coaching outfit led by former Fortune 500 recruiters, has just announced its fall lineup of virtual seminars. It looks like there are more than a few that would be beneficial to anyone looking for a job or trying to keep their networking game strong.

Small Businesses Sometimes Provide Better Job Opportunities

By Stuart Schultz
8/12/09
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Most people look to large companies for their first job out of college, but have you ever considered sticking to small and medium-sized businesses?

Want a Job? Create a Story.

By Joan Mitchell
8/12/09
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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.

Balancing Full-Time Work with a Part-Time Degree

By Gradspot Dot Com
8/12/09
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Do you have any articles on your site about doing a part-time grad program and full-time work? - @gradspotguru Twitter follower

The answer is no—but let's see if we can rectify that here, because it's a great question that we've heard from several people recently (coincidence?) in different variations.

Knowing Where to Look for Job Openings

By Theodore Bressman
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Quick Tips

  1. Expect to spend a lot of time – “Finding a job is a job in and of itself,” as some sage a-hole once said. You should be constantly researching companies and industries, reading news, and networking.
  2. Required materials – Be sure to have a resume and cover letter that is catered specifically to each position you’re applying for.
  3. Resources – As a recent graduate, you have unique access to your school’s career center, your professors, and your alumni network. Leverage all three to find positions and continually network. Also, be sure to check out all of the websites listed by industry within this guide.
  4. Contact specific people – You’ll be much more likely to be considered for a position if you send your materials to a specific individual versus a generic “applications” email address. Also, don’t be afraid to call these people directly, unless you’re specifically asked not to.
  5. Have confidence - Don’t approach interviews and write cover letters under the guise of an no-hope greenhorn. You’re a smart college grad. You are more resourceful and capable than you think.

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

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