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16 Job Search Posts for Recent College Grads

June 30, 2010 (10:00AM) by Team Pongo
Just graduated from college? Still looking for your first post-college job? We've got just the resources you need to complete the transition from campus to career as we end our Graduation 2010: Now What? promotion.  Read More...
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Once You've Got the Job, Start Managing Your Career

June 28, 2010 (10:20AM) by Rick Saia, CPRW
If you just graduated from college, you've probably been focusing your energy on your job search, and not on where you'd like to be in your career in 5, 10, 20, or even 40 years. But after you land that first job is a good time to start managing your career.  Read More...
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Rerun: What Counts as Experience on a New Grad's Resume

June 23, 2010 (11:45AM) by Brianna Raymond, CPRW
If you took advantage of an internship during your college years, you've already got something great to list under the Experience section of your first professional resume. But what if you don't have an internship to vouch for your experience? Fear not! Here are a few things you can add to your resume that count as experience.  Read More...
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New Grads: Survival Tips for Day 1 of Your First Job

June 21, 2010 (10:00AM) by Rick Saia, CPRW
The positive feeling you get when you accept a job offer falls somewhere between relief and euphoria. If you're a new college graduate and still looking for that first full-time job, you may experience both. But you'll also have to adjust to a different lifestyle, starting on Day 1 at the new job. Here are five survival tips for that first day.  Read More...
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Focus Your Resume on the Employer's Needs

June 16, 2010 (2:11PM) by Rick Saia, CPRW
If you graduated from college within the last month, submitted resumes, and received just a couple of nibbles in response, you're probably getting a little antsy. Maybe it's time to look at your resume Objective again and think of ways to improve it to persuade more employers to contact you.  Read More...
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7 Ways a New Grad Can Stand Out in the Job Market

June 09, 2010 (4:00PM) by New Grad Life
Everyone knows the job market is very competitive today. Employers are flooded with resumes, and many college graduates aren't doing all they can to make themselves stand out. So, here are seven ways you, the college graduate, can stand out and get called in for an interview.  Read More...
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A Lesson in Perseverance from an '09 Graduate

June 07, 2010 (10:00AM) by Rick Saia, CPRW
You may be doing all the right things in your first post-graduate job search: customizing your resume for each job ad you answer, networking every day, refining and rehearsing your answers to interview questions. But if you're discouraged and still looking, look at this 5-minute video from CNNMoney.com that profiles a 2009 college graduate who's underemployed.  Read More...
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New Grads: Don't Wait to Start a Retirement Fund

June 02, 2010 (10:00AM) by Miranda Marquit
If you're still looking for that first job after graduation, saving for retirement may be the last thing you want to think about. But, it's actually one of the best things you can do for your future finances, even if you'll want to spend every penny of your first few paychecks and know you won't be retiring for four more decades.  Read More...
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What Did You Learn from Your First Job?

May 31, 2010 (10:00AM) by Rick Saia, CPRW
Many of us are inclined to remember a lot of firsts in life: first kiss, first beer, first date, first car. And, of course, first job, especially the first job after graduating from college. What first job experiences do you think are most important for those who are just graduating from college?  Read More...
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New Grads: How to Prepare for Your First Interview

May 26, 2010 (4:15PM) by Brianna Raymond, CPRW
As a new college grad, do you know what to expect from your first job interview in the 9-5 working world? You're smart enough to know that it'll be a lot different than any job interviews you've had before, but just how different will it be? Find out in this post.  Read More...
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