In this weekly segment, I post 7 career articles that caught my eye over the past week – articles I think are worth your attention.
Job Forecast for College Seniors: Grimmer Than Ever
I start this week’s Web in 7 post with a grim reminder of just how bad the job market is for the Class of 2009. While it may seem like this news is obvious, I’ve encountered several job seekers over the past few weeks who wondered if the market was “really that bad,” so I feel this Time article is still relevant and important to share.
We’re Hiring. (Really, We Are.)
Here’s the upside to the previous article. There are some bright spots in this dreary job market. Steve Hendrix highlights a handful of fields that continue to hire.
Job Search Tip: “There’s Opportunity in Rejection.”
Anger and frustration are not uncommon byproducts of rejection, but Harry Joiner offers a more productive approach to dealing with a “No” from a prospective employer.
College Students HAVE To Use Twitter
Peter Epstein on Brazen Careerist does a nice, concise job of explaining why college students need to get on Twitter.
Can You Find a Job On Twitter? Yes You Can!
If Peter Epstein’s article wasn’t convincing enough to get you to join Twitter, perhaps this article will help. Miriam Salpeter, founder of Keppie Careers, shares concrete examples of real people who have found jobs using Twitter.
Academic Underachievers Unite!
This short Rusty Weston article reminds us that GPA isn’t everything. (But remember to supplement and market your college degree.)
World’s Worst Cultural Mistakes
If you plan to travel, study or work abroad, you need to read this article. Sallie Brady, for Yahoo Travel, does an excellent job of reviewing some international faux pas, and indicating what specific actions may be considered inappropriate and where these actions should be avoided. This isn’t an all-encompassing list, so be sure to conduct further research into this topic before you head overseas.
Leave a Reply