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New Year Resolutions Professionals SHOULD Make

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What resolutions should you be making in the new year? When the calendar flipped to 2012, it ushered in a new year of potential and possibilities. As a job seeker looking to take the next step in your career, now is the time to make a resolution to turn the new year into a successful [...]

January 12, 2012 14 comments CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE →

Career Question: Should I Take a Sales Job?

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Dear Nicole, I graduated college about 6 months ago with a marketing degree and have had a really tough time finding a full-time job.  I was offered a sales job a few days ago but I am reluctant to take it.  My mentor always told me that once you get into sales, you are no [...]

November 11, 2011 5 comments CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE →

Over-Qualification: When a Higher Degree Doesn’t Pay

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One of the biggest pitfalls in a bad economy is to assume you need more education. Sometimes, it’s true. Often, though, you’ll end up overspending and overeducating yourself. Employers are more likely to pass on an employee who has too many degrees because they’re seen as a liability for fast turnover. However, there are definite [...]

September 11, 2011 5 comments CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE →

Tips on Reducing Student Loans

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By, Patricia Briggs In the US, many (if not most!) students are forced to take out loans in order to manage their college expenses.  Student loan debt outweighs credit card debt and is growing at a rate of $90 billion a year. Paying off student loans takes years.  Therefore, formulating a repayment plan outside of minimum [...]

July 12, 2011 1 comment CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE →

Common Challenges for College Grads

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Hi Ms. Career Girl Readers!  The following article by Carol Montrose is right on.  If you’re having a really tough job search, this article will help you face some realities in order to put yourself on a new course.  If you’re still in college, this article is super relevant- I hope college sophomores and juniors [...]

June 15, 2011 5 comments CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE →

5 Keys to Staying Sane in your Job Search

Today’s post is by, Norma Tassy Mounting a search for a new position takes perseverance, tenacity and a willingness to stretch out of our comfort zone. Whether we are in a position that we enjoy or managing a transition, searching for a new job takes determination. Integrate these five suggestions everyday to make your search [...]

February 23, 2011 6 comments CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE →

11 Ways to Build Your Network After College

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Today’s post is by, Angela Armstrong You’re fresh out of college and looking for a job.  You’ve tried the  job boards, your school career counselor, etc. but nothing has worked.  So what’s next?  Networking is the key to career success and a great way to lead to your next job.  But you are not interested [...]

February 6, 2011 12 comments CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE →

New Job or New Career: Planning Your Next Move in a Tough Economy

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Today’s post is by Kate Manning. Growing up, most children imagine themselves in a job they love. Many children dream of becoming a rock star, professional athlete, doctor, or even as a banker and living an exciting and luxurious lifestyle. Unfortunately, reality can sometimes be quite different. Not every adult finds himself or herself in [...]

February 1, 2011 4 comments CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE →

Email a Professor Today

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I’m made the 5 hour trek back to my Alma mater, Miami University, Thursday after work to lead a few Entrepreneurial Marketing classes taught by my favorite college professor.  This professor, Mark Lacker, has impacted the way I think. I’m not sure exactly how we reconnected.  I know I wrote him an email at some [...]

September 13, 2010 11 comments CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE →

When Should You Stop Dream Hunting and Start Job Hunting?

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Last week my friend Sam asked my roommate Katie and I an interesting question: at what point do you give up pursuing your dream career and start pursuing a job instead? Sam graduated from a great college this May and has always wanted to be a reporter. Like most 2010 grads, she has had a [...]

August 22, 2010 10 comments CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE →
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