This summer, thousands of college students and graduate students are racing to find careers in their fields. For students in law school or in the field of business, career opportunities are scarcer than ever. Because of the recession, students need to be creative in the jobs that they seek out for the summer. Being creative…
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What Happened to the Entry-Level Job?
If you’ve been on a job board lately, you may have noticed an interesting and, for job-seekers, frustrating trend: entry-level jobs requiring several years of experience. Getting experience has always been a challenge for recent graduates, but it seems more difficult than ever to find a true entry-level position. Why the mislabeling of jobs? Money…
Top Sites for Employment Trends and Statistics
Successful career planning requires an understanding of employment trends, including which occupations are growing and which are declining. Several great websites offer statistics on job growth, layoffs, and hiring. A few of the best sites for tracking employment trends and statistics: Vault.com Employment Tracker Vault’s employment tracker lists significant layoffs and hires from small and…
Five More High Demand Jobs for the Future
The popularity of the first post on five high demand jobs for the future demonstrates the high level of interest in finding a secure, in-demand career. Read on for five more jobs that have high projected demand, based on percentage growth and number of job openings: Accountants and Auditors Accountants prepare and maintain financial…
Frustrations of Today’s Job Search
Unemployment remains high, despite improving economic conditions and increased corporate profits. Job seekers are experiencing as much frustration as ever. Employers are dragging their feet in the hiring process, posting bogus ads or leaving ads up after jobs are filled, and discriminating against candidates for a variety of reasons. Below, the most common complaints from…