By admin, on February 28th, 2012  College students will often reference a combination of reasons for choosing their major, including interest, job requirements, salary, etc. Making your major selection based on a combination of factors is expected – and a good idea. On the other hand, choosing your major based solely on one criteria can lead to frustration! Here are 4 BAD reasons to choose your major:
- Your parents made you do it
It’s great to have parental support for the major decisions you make, but if the only reason you are choosing a particular major, or career, is that your parents wanted you to choose it, you’re likely in for disappointment. Don’t get me wrong, your parents probably know you quite well, and their opinion counts. Just don’t base your decision solely on their opinion…or entirely on anyone else’s, for that matter.
- It’s what your best friend/significant other chose
You probably have quite a bit in common with your friends, but don’t assume that the right major for them will be the right major for you. That said, it can be really helpful to ask your friends about their department culture, course load, faculty and overall satisfaction with their major. If you’re unsure about choosing a particular major, this information may help you make a decision.
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By admin, on February 27th, 2012 Author: William Frierson is a staff writer for CollegeRecruiter.com.
Website: http://www.collegerecruiter.com/
Don’t think you have a job, think again. Even though you may not have a steady income, do not discount the work that should go into a job search. For now, your job search is your job. Remember these tips:
Be more than prepared- Keep a fresh resume and cover letter on hand just in case you encounter job opportunities you want to apply for.
Use job search engines- Go online to learn about job opportunities. In addition, create job search agents to have these opportunities emailed to you.
References- Have multiple professional and personal contacts available who can put in a good word for you. Tell them in advance about your job search.
Network, network, network- Remember, many jobs are unadvertised. By interacting with your network, you could discover open positions before other job seekers.
For more job search tips, see the source below.
While you might not be collecting a paycheck at the moment, you still do have a job: finding a job. The work you put into your job search can lead to the opportunity you’ve been waiting for.
-Source-
http://thecareernews.com/newsletter.php?news=2639
By admin, on February 14th, 2012 Guest Author: Mark Larson
Website: Resume Index
 Anyone who has made a resume would know how confusing it is. Everyone you consult or discuss your resume with has some opinion or another about what information it should include and how it should be laid out. However, there are some aspects of a resume that everyone would agree with. These aspects change with time, and the beginning of a new year brings with it some new trends in resume building. Here are some of the latest aspects of resume building that will help you craft a resume suitable for 2012:
1. Get Rid of the ‘Objective’ Statements
There was a time when a good resume was recognized by the presence of a career objective or a professional summary, or even both. This year, the practice of including such statements has died out for the simple reason that they waste a lot of space on the resume. Minimalistic statements are the latest trend in resumes this year, so it is time you cut down your elaborate objective and summary statements to a single line that says how the position being applied for will help in moving your career forward. You need to get to the point quickly and begin with relevant facts for job applications, like your professional achievements.
2. Add Facts and Figures
Another trend is the addition of concise facts and figures in your resume. These figures have to be real, of course, and indicative of your achievements. For example, you can say that you increased the sales in your region by ‘20%’ instead of writing ‘substantially’. This year, it is time to bring down the number of broad and generic terms used in your resume and add concrete numbers as proof of your abilities. You can get ideas for ways to do this by looking at resume examples online. This makes your resume seem more realistic rather than a sales pitch.
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By admin, on February 12th, 2012  If you are thinking of attending grad school in the fall immediately after graduation, here are 16 tips to keep in mind:
- Start the application process in the spring of junior year.
- Get to know the graduate school program secretary or coordinator! They can be hugely helpful throughout your application process.
- Generate a list of potential graduate programs. Be certain to consider grad programs that are both local and national.
- Identify faculty from whom you would requests letters of recommendation. Though you won’t request letters until the summer or early fall, it can help to plant the seeds with your faculty in the spring by letting them know you hope to ask for a letter. If you haven’t taken a class with the professor for a few semesters, the spring of junior year is also a good time to reconnect.
- Graduate review committees are usually looking for letters of recommendation from faculty, particularly those in a field related to the program to which you are applying. The strongest letters are usually written by professionals who know you and have observed or supervised your academic work. Depending on the nature of the graduate program, one letter from an employment supervisor who can speak to your fit for the field would also be appropriate. (Applicants who have been out of college for several years would be more likely to request letters from employment supervisors.)
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