Job-related statistics can be misleading because there’s usually more to consider than a single number or percentage. Plenty of numbers related to employment can be found, but many factors aren’t obvious to most job-seekers. What matters – and what doesn’t- when it comes to employment statistics? What doesn’t matter: job openings What really matters: job…
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Advice for Recent Graduates from HowStuffWorks.com Founder Marshall Brain
Marshall Brain is the founder of HowStuffWorks.com, an award-winning site that provides resources on thousands of topics. Mr. Brain was kind enough to answer some questions I had about the challenges recent college graduates are facing. For more information, visit the career channel at HowStuffWorks. 1. How do recent graduates get started in a career…
Five Job Scam Red Flags
If you’ve visited job boards lately, you have probably seen work-at-home jobs advertised. There are also positions listed that promise suspiciously high wages with little details about the actual job. While it is possible to find a good job online, many of these ads are scams that provide profit for only a few people while…
The Advantages of Being a Young Job Seeker
Recessions and economic downturns can seem pretty scary, particularly if you are a college student or recent graduate hoping to break into the job market. You haven’t even gotten your foot in the door while experienced workers are being laid off left and right. However, there are a few major advantages that young candidates have…
Creating a Job Search File
When looking for a job, it can be hard to keep track of all the positions you’ve applied for and all the other information related to a job search. You don’t want to receive a call about a possible job and forget that you even applied. Therefore, I recommend keeping an organized file that includes…