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The Best Companies to Start a Career
Moving to a city that's first-time job seeker friendly can improve your chances of landing an entry-level job, and you're really in luck if you can score a position with a company that treats its beginner workforce especially well.
BusinessWeek compiled its annual list of the best places to launch a career by polling college career counseling directors across the country and collecting statistics from employers to learn about details like pay, benefits, training programs, and retention rates. See which employers took the top 10 spots and the average pay for entry-level hires when you read more
Ask Savvy: When Are You No Longer "Entry Level"?
Dear Savvy,
I'm a 25-year-old woman who has worked for an insurance company for the past two years as a junior account manager. Before that, I worked as an administrative assistant for a short period and received my degree in history from a well-known university. My reviews at the insurance company have all been good, I work hard and I expect to be promoted in the near future.
The Best Places For Entry-Level Job Candidates
Recent college graduates are ready to spread their wings and fly, but the weak economy means many will spend an extended time flapping their wings before landing a job offer. There are a lot of ways recession grads can boost the probability of finding work, and one of them is being open to relocating to a place where the job market is more welcoming.
Forbes developed a list of the best places for first-time job seekers using a variety of data and adjusting for population so big and small cities could compete.
Don't Start Your Cover Letter With This Sentence
We all know it's exciting to graduate college, and higher education is a big asset for any applicant. But don't boast your new diploma in the very first line, or even explicitly in your cover letter, like it's the best thing you have to offer a potential employer. Too many fresh-out-of-college graduates hurt their chances by beginning their cover letters with a sentence that reads: I just graduated from Blank University.
The Best Work and Money Advice From 5 Prominent People
There's nothing better than getting advice from those who have been there, done that, and exceeded expectations. From Food Network host Paula Deen to best-selling author Robert Kiyosaki, here's the best financial and career advice ever received by five prominent people, along with their advice for new college graduates.
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Match the Quote to the Famous Commencement Speaker
Several famous individuals donned caps and gowns this graduation season to address the class of 2009, called upon to inspire the freshly college educated as they enter the real world. Can you match the words of wisdom to the famous person?
Question 1 of 9"For many of you, today, success is being able to hold down 20 shots of tequila.
Making the Jump From Student to Professional
Earning your college diploma is much more than a run-of-the mill moment. Graduation marks a huge educational achievement, and it also symbolizes your transition from student life. You might feel more adult just by virtue of saying that college is behind you, but you need to show employers that you identify with the qualities of a professional.
The 10 Best Cities For New Grads Are Different From Last Year
One of the best things about being a new college grad is the flexibility and freedom you have to move anywhere you please! Because the current job market isn't exactly awaiting grads with open arms, relocation might be more appealing than ever for fresh degree-holding job seekers.
Apartments.com and CBcampus.com released their annual list of the 10 best cities for new grads, taking into account cities with the highest concentration of 20 to 24 year olds, the number of entry-level jobs, and the average cost of a one-bedroom apartment.
Oprah's Requirements For a Truly Successful Life
'Tis the season of caps and gowns. Last year, Oprah spoke to Stanford's class of 2008 about her lessons on feelings, failure, and finding happiness, and this year the mogul lent her presence and words to Duke University's class of 2009. Her theme was success and her message was simple: money is great, but it's not everything.
10 Tips For College Graduates in a Recession
College students graduating during the recession are facing a real world tougher than most. The weak job market has more experienced workers vying for the same positions as new grads, giving the younger candidates fewer opportunities. Recession graduates can persevere through this rough time — view my 10 tips for surviving and succeeding as a new grad today.
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