Career and life planning resources for college students, recent grads, and career-changers.
Looking for job that’s in demand? It’s good to know what jobs employer need to fill before you start applying. Knowing which jobs are in great supply gives you the opportunity to tailor your resume to highlight skills and experience relevant to these jobs. The following job titles currently have the most listings* across the…
Professional clothing can be expensive, especially for college students and recent graduates. And if you’ve been out of the workforce for a while, whether due to unemployment or other reasons, you may need to update your professional wardrobe. Building a wardrobe doesn’t have to cost a lot of money if you know where to look…
People may leave their jobs for any number of reasons, including low pay and stress. And since job hopping isn’t viewed as negatively as it once was, employees feel more comfortable changing jobs when they’re not happy. This doesn’t mean you should leave over the slightest problem, but there are times when leaving is best…
College students starting out in the working world after years as students may be feeling apprehensive about about what lies ahead in the working world. Below, Carolyn Thompson, longtime executive recruiter and Managing Principal at Merito Group, talks about what college grads should know before their first day as a gainfully employed adult. How can…
Job interviews can be intimidating even for the most experienced candidate. To make matters worse, many interviewers don’t know the right questions to ask so they include dumb questions that offer no insight into a candidate’s potential success in the position. When asking stupid interview questions, hiring managers can expect generic answers or lies from…