August 11, 2013
Published by Judy Scherer at August 11, 2013
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The Secret of Using Job Ads

I’m often skeptical about finding jobs through ads because less than 30% of jobs are found that way. However, recent college grads may not think that they have enough contacts to network effectively.  Thus, they resort to answering ads online from the “safety” of their parents’ couches. Answering ads, while apparently easier than other methods, is quite frustrating. Grads fill out application after application on line, only to disappear into the resume maw.  They never […]
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July 7, 2013
Published by Judy Scherer at July 7, 2013
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Emerging Occupation: Digital Journalist

Journalism is simultaneously a declining and emerging field.  Oh great, you may say, just what I need: more uncertainty in my life.  The mainstream print  and broadcast media continues to shrink. Newspaper employment, for example, is down about 5% over the past year. Paradoxically, however the number of employed journalists is rising.   Over the past year, the number of “news-analysts”, reporters and correspondents is up 23%, according to analysis by South Mountain Economics and 21st Century […]
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July 3, 2013
Published by Judy Scherer at July 3, 2013
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System Administrator or Spy: What Do Job Titles Really Say?

When it comes to titles and job names, misnomers abound.  They can lead to confusion and even, deception.  In turn, erroneous titles make it very difficult for you to identify yourself and to search for jobs. Take the case of Edward Snowden who leaked classified documents about national security surveillance. He has been referred to as a system administrator, a person who ensures that a variety of systems work together smoothly.  But Snowden said he […]
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June 25, 2013
Published by Judy Scherer at June 25, 2013
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Innovations Hold Promise for Recent College Grads

Today, we’re starting a new series on jobs for 20 something college grads. The last several years have been tough for recent grads.  We’ve all heard the news: a college diploma is no guaranty of a job.  Sometimes, all it seems good for is qualifying you for a job that doesn’t need a college grad in the first place. However, as some innovations in biotech, big data, energy, health and other come to fruition, they […]
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