• How to choose a college that will get you hired
    Kaitlin Madden, CareerBuilder Writer
    7/27/2011 6:16:58 PM
     

    One of the goals of researching a college before applying is to find out what life would be like if you chose to attend that school -- what your classes would be like, what kind of dorm room you'd live in, what you'd do on weekends and how far away from home you'd be.

    But perhaps even more important than finding out what your life will be like while you're at school is to find out what it'll be like after you graduate.

    If you haven't even started college yet, graduation may seem like a lifetime away -- but it'll be here before you know it, and you'll want to make sure you're well-prepared for "the real world."

    How to find an internship that pays
    Rachel Zupek Farrell, Special to CareerBuilder
    11/1/2011 3:30:28 PM

    Although college students have just gotten in the full swing of fall semester, they should already be thinking about internship opportunities come spring. Faced with an improving but still uncertain job market, it's imperative to get a leg up on other job candidates.

    But how?

    Fifty-seven percent of those surveyed by staffing provider Aerotek said they would encourage college students to participate in internship programs to make getting a job easier. The survey found that those who had an internship benefited from the value of networking a.......

  • "I love my major but what can I do with it?"
    by Larry Buhl
    10/17/2011 10:20:12 AM
     

    There's always been a balance between following your head and following your heart when picking a college major. Now, in the third year of the most challenging job market in decades, that degree in medieval studies, might seem like an unwise decision.  


    But experts say you're not doomed to career purgatory, even with the most general or esoteric major. Unless a company demands candidates with a specific degree – and often when they say they do, it's negotiable – there are ways to make yourself the right fit.


    Decide what you want to do. Sure, that's easier said than done. A good way to figure out where you might want to go is... the major itself. "You probably didn't just pick a majo.......

  • Do's and Don'ts of Internships
    By Larry Buhl
    10/17/2011 10:15:37 AM
     

    It sounds like a Catch-22: it's hard to land a job without having done the job.  Internships are not only a crucial way to bridge that experience gap, they've become an expectation for many companies. In fact the National Association of Colleges and Employers says employers in a recent survey reported 39.1 percent of their entry-level hires from the Class of 2010 came from their own internship programs. And of these companies' interns, 58 percent were hired into full-time jobs. 


    Experts offer some tips on how to find and land the right internships and how to make sure it will be a foot in the door and not unpaid grunt work. 


    Read the postings careful.......

  • Seven etiquette tips for twentysomethings
    Larry Buhl
    9/19/2011 10:20:17 AM
     

    Rude, thoughtless and immature behavior can be found in any workplace in any age group. But etiquette experts are finding many specific blunders common among twentysomethings, or millennials. Unfortunately, many workplace behaviors that are millennial-approved may appall older co-workers and bosses - and could stall a promising career by branding a smart up-and-comer as, maybe unfairly, a jerk. 



    Three prominent experts have tips to help twentysomethings avoid generational etiquette blunders:



    Put down the smart phone once in a while.



    When twentysomethings send text messages during meetings they assume others .......

  • What hiring managers really want to see
    Alina Dizik, Special to CareerBuilder
    8/24/2011 12:09:52 PM

    When you're job searching, simply getting the attention of potential employers can be a challenge. Of course, there are always a few tricks to keep employers intrigued, no matter what job you're eager to land. Wondering what hiring managers want to see? Here, job-search experts weigh in on what makes job applicants irresistible:

    Presenting a stable work history

    Employers need to see consistency on a résumé. "Many companies these days are not interested in people who have changed jobs every few years," says Joseph Kotlinski, a partner at Winter, Wyman & Co, a recruiting firm. "If you were out of work for a number of months, show a prospective employer that you stayed b.......

  • 10 dream jobs that aren't as glamorous as they look
    Kaitlin Madden, CareerBuilder Writer
    8/24/2011 12:21:49 PM

    Who wouldn't want to be a travel writer? They visit some of the most interesting and beautiful places in the world, and they get paid for it. Or a celebrity assistant? They get to hang out with celebrities!

    The truth is that while these jobs certainly do come with great perks, even so-called "dream jobs" aren't perfect. Though all 10 of the following people love their careers and wouldn't change them for anything, there are times when, like the rest of us, they think work sucks.

    1. Travel writer
    The perception: Trips to the world's most beautiful locations and meals at the best resta.......

  • How to look your best at the interview
    CareerBuilder.com
    10/10/2011 3:44:45 PM
     
     

    Are first impressions the most lasting? Many say yes, and even if you don't, there's a good chance the people conducting your next interview will. Why risk putting anything less than your best face with the name they've only seen on your resume?

    Beauty consultant Sheila Hansen, owner and makeup artist at Chicago's If a Goddess Wore Makeup, shared with CareerBuilder some simple grooming tips that just might tip t.......

  • 6 ways to calm job interview jitters
    Larry Buhl, Special to CareerRookie
    6/27/2011 5:15:13 PM
     

    Interviews can strike fear in the hearts of the most seasoned job seekers. If you don't have a lot of experience interviewing, it's not unusual to feel mild jitters or even outright terror at the thought of sitting down with a potential employer. But you don't have to let emotions turn that important hiring hurdle into a horror show. Experts offer several tips for preventing anxiety from torpedoing your chances of landing the job.


    Put yourself in the interviewer's shoes.

    Interviewers are not trying to make your life miserable. Really. In fact, they are hoping you are "the one." They need to fill the job with the best person, and if they don't succeed their jobs could be on the line. Just kee.......

  • How to decode job posting lingo
    Larry Buhl, Special to CareerRookie
    6/27/2011 5:11:56 PM
     

    Contrary to many job seekers' fears, employment ads are more likely to be wish lists than demands. But reading these ads, it's often hard to tell what these companies are actually wishing for. It's a good idea to decode confusing phrases before you apply, so you'll avoid wasting time on jobs out of your reach, and not overlook that perfect fit position. 

    Experience required, or preferred?

    • Experience preferred: The company hopes you have done most of the tasks in the job description. If you haven't you won't automatically be disqualified.


    • Experience required: You should have done most of the tasks of .......