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College Grad, Job Bound, Late Summer Job Search Vol 1

“In my simple way Guess you could say I’m living in the big time” – John D. Rich, Kenny Alphin

The sounds of “Pomp and Circumstance” have faded to a memory and the hard reality of looking for a job in the real world has set in. Four years of college went by really fast and settling [...]

College Job or Stepping Stone?

“A stepping-stone can be a stumbling block if we can’t see it until after we have tripped over it.” – Cullen Hightower

When we discuss the process of looking for your first job out of college, what we usually mean is looking for your first real job out of college. Most college grads have actually been in [...]

Job Search Marketing Toolkit – Entry Level Jobs – Vol 3

“Tell a man there are 300 billion stars in the universe and he’ll believe you. Tell him a bench has wet paint on it and he’ll have to touch it to be sure.” – Murphy’s Law

Why is it that we always need to learn things the hard way? No matter how much advice we get from [...]

Life After Spring Break – College Grad Job Search

“Spring is nature’s way of saying, “Let’s party!“” – Robin Williams

At some point your last Spring Break will be over (depressing, isn’t it?) and reality will set in. It is your Senior year, graduation is almost here (another semester is not an option so say the “folks”) and you don’t have a job yet. Now part [...]

College Grad Job Search – Are You Prepared? – Vol 2

“The man who complains about the way the ball bounces is likely the one who dropped it.” – Lou Holtz

So, don’t drop the ball, right? Easier said than done. As with everything in life where you want to be successful, the key is to be prepared. This extends to every part of your job search. It’s [...]

College Grads – This Ain’t Your Father’s Job Market

“When I was a boy of fourteen, my father was so ignorant I could hardly stand to have the old man around. But when I got to be twenty-one, I was astonished at how much he had learned in seven years.” – Mark Twain

What’s that sound you hear? Ah yes, the sound of the seconds ticking [...]

The Entry Level Job Hunt – What is Your Weapon of Choice?

“Hunting is not a sport. In a sport, both sides should know they’re in the game.” – Paul Rodriguez

Job Hunting. Are you in the game or watching from the sidelines? You need to be fully in the game and armed with the right tools if you expect to get a job, it’s tough out there. Entry [...]

Job Search Marketing Toolkit for College Grads & Entry Level Job Search

“Carpe, carpe diem, seize the day boys, make your lives extraordinary.” – Dead Poet’s Society

“Seize the day” but be prepared. For those that follow my blog, you will be familiar with the Job Search Marketing Toolkit. Your toolkit should include everything you need for your job search. The difference with the toolkit presented today versus the [...]

College Grad & Entry Level Job Search Week – Vol 1

“This is your life and it’s ending one minute at a time.” – Fight Club – 1999 – Chuck Palahniuk

Okay, did I get your attention? Your first job marks the beginning of your 10,000 day career (do the math) and, while you are probably just hoping you get a job, you should prepare for the long [...]

College Grad Job Search – Are You Prepared?

“If you aren’t fired with enthusiasm, you will be fired with enthusiasm.” – Vince Lombardi

Is it almost time to graduate already? Four years felt like a long way off and, unless you are on the 5 year plan, in a few months you will be looking to start your new job. What, you don’t have a [...]