So, you’re fresh out of school and looking to take the world by storm. The problem is, you’re not sure about what those blue-chip firms of the world are looking for in a new graduate. Whether you’re applying for an entry-level role or an internship (whether paid or unpaid), the process of vetting new, young hires can be as thorough as just about any other position at a company. What you need to do is get into the mind of a recruiter, in order to think critically about what they’re looking for, and how you can deliver it to them. Here’s our handy list of what these firms are looking for, and what you can do (before you graduate) to get your foot in the door. … [Read more...] about 5 Traits Firms Need In New Grads (and How To Develop Them)
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5 Things That Make You Live Paycheck to Paycheck (and how to fix them)
Living paycheck to paycheck is a perennial problem for millions of Americans. According to a recent study, more than half of all Americans stated that they would find it impossible to come up with $2,000 to cover an emergency should the need arise. The emergency plans that these Americans have for such an eventuality include taking cash advance loans, borrowing from friends or family or even taking out payday loans. However, it doesn’t have to be that way. Here are five reasons that many of us live paycheck to paycheck and how we can break out of the cycle. Or, you can ask for a raise. … [Read more...] about 5 Things That Make You Live Paycheck to Paycheck (and how to fix them)
How Your Personal Credit Score Can Open Doors to a Dream Job
It may come as a surprise that nearly half of the businesses out there require their recruitment agencies to check credit scores. This does not necessarily mean that they will deny employment because of it, but it can be a deciding factor when the decision needs to be made between various applications. This is because those who happen to manage their finance well, already convey a certain level of trust with an agency, and is a critical component for those who will work with finances. Discover some of the reasons a good score may boost the interview process. … [Read more...] about How Your Personal Credit Score Can Open Doors to a Dream Job
Cubicle Fever Warning Signs and Cures
If you think about it, it's really kinda ironic that, for all of the corporate propaganda about 'openness,' so many of us feel more closed off - more trapped - than ever before. Incidences of claustrophobia seem to have been very much on the rise in recent years, afflicting a broad swath of white-collar types. It appears that we've graduated from the more rural-sounding cabin fever to the more modern and corporate Cubicle Fever. Irrespective, the feeling sucks. The Setting They’ve issued you a cubicle, a 'Herman Miller'esque workspace. A place for you to spend at least seven hours a day; ergonomically designed to ensure that you do what you get paid to do, while occupying the least amount of floor space possible. And, I would add, with the very least amount of human interaction possible. Everyone chained to their computer screen, the silence pretty much only broken by the click-clack of many keyboards. So the feeling of isolation and confinement intensifies, after all, … [Read more...] about Cubicle Fever Warning Signs and Cures
7 Mindset Changes to Make After College
The transition from college to the real world does not have to be a brutal shock. In fact, you should find yourself gaining happiness and satisfaction from new and exciting tasks. Here are some realizations that will help your transition into a full-time career after college so it is fulfilling and enjoyable. 1. Time management becomes much more important. When you’re working full-time, little things like getting a haircut and doing your laundry become harder to accomplish with your busy schedule. You will have to start budgeting your time wisely to get everything done and still have time to relax. Become efficient at the things you have to do so that you can spend more time doing the things you want to do. 2. It’s more about whom you know than what you know. Coming from an educational system where you are rewarded with grades for your performance on tests and papers, it may be a pleasant surprise to learn that your social skills are ultimately the most important thing you … [Read more...] about 7 Mindset Changes to Make After College
Infographic: Graduate Vacancies at Top UK Firms
If you are a student or a recent graduate, you will want to put yourself in a position to succeed. Test prep helps put you on the fast track when it comes to assessing your aptitude in a specific or a multitude of areas. In less than five days you can determine if you are prepared to pass a real test. … [Read more...] about Infographic: Graduate Vacancies at Top UK Firms
Q&A With Top Cover Letter Expert
Jobacle recently caught up with Louise Kursmark, co-author of the recently released book 15-Minute Cover Letter, Second Edition. She offers effective strategies for scoring face-to-face interviews and answers several of our questions. … [Read more...] about Q&A With Top Cover Letter Expert
How Your Safety Is Protected On The Job
Safety on the job is not something that people in every career have to worry about. Generally speaking, the most dangerous thing most of us do at work every day is to drive to and from the office every day. But other careers have a much higher danger factor, and it's those positions that call for an extra layer of safety. The exact protections provided depend largely on the exact nature of the hazards involved, but they are all designed to help workers avoid injuries of all kinds, from the most minor to the fatal. … [Read more...] about How Your Safety Is Protected On The Job
How Not To Behave at The Office Halloween Party!
The office Halloween party can be a great time to have some fun at the workplace. It gives you a chance to interact with your colleagues and can be a great staff morale booster. Although it's a time you can relax and enjoy not thinking about work for a few hours, there are still expected ways to behave and certain behaviors that should be avoided. Wearing provocative, offensive or scantily clad costumes Halloween parties are a great time for dressing up but at the office, it's best to dress in imaginative and creative costumes, rather than outfits more likely to shock or cause offense. Getting drunk The witches brew may be flowing but drinking too much can lower your inhibitions leading to behavior you'll quite possibly regret the next day. It can impair your judgement skills, which could result in some poor decisions or inappropriate behavior and can also affect other people’s perceptions of you; although some might find your drunken antics amusing and entertaining, others … [Read more...] about How Not To Behave at The Office Halloween Party!
Florida’s Unique Approach to Talent Development
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Enterprise Florida for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine. When you hear the word "cape" you probably automatically think of a superhero. Well in the state of Florida CAPE isn't exactly a superhero, but it is a program that has the ability to grow Florida Talent! The Career and Professional Education Act (CAPE) was created in Florida to form a partnership between businesses and the education community, with the goal of sustaining a vibrant state economy. Launched in 2007 as part of a sweeping legislative change, the bridge between school boards and the local workforce helps keep Florida's economic engine churning, and more importantly, gives students an excellent opportunity to find gainful employment when their school career ends. It's a program that helps Florida Business thrive. … [Read more...] about Florida’s Unique Approach to Talent Development