June 21, 2010 by Hayden Shumsky
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May 24, 2010 by Hayden Shumsky
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May 24, 2010 by Hayden Shumsky
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"... in most fields, it is important to write... Read More »A Great Idea For Recent Grads From UMaryland at Baltimore
Take a look at this website highlighting some of UMd-Baltimore's Class of 2010. If I were a 2010 grad, I'd consider creating my own web page in similar fashion. I especially love these photos, as they really bring out the humanity and personality of each student. The size and scale renders well on a computer monitor and is much preferable to a head-shot. One could highlight experiences, interests, and even add a brief video self-interview or a link to a resume. It is good to stand out, especially when everyone else is doing the same thing. Don't be afraid to highlight your strengths and interests to potential employers. Many young adults struggle when talking about themselves because they are... Read More »May 21, 2010 by Hayden Shumsky
Filed under UncategorizedMore Troubling Stats about Shape of Job Market for College Grads
Job news is bad all over, but most discouraging for this year's college grads. Business Week is reporting both statistical and anecdotal snippets in a report on the job market this week. At commencement, only 33% of Harvard's Class of 2010 had job offers, many of them at positions with low levels of responsibility and wages. Unemployment among people under 25 years old was 19.6 percent in April, the highest level since the Labor Department began tracking the data in 1948. And scariest of all is the story of Matt Grant: Read More »May 20, 2010 by Hayden Shumsky
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