Believe it or not, Twitter can help you find a job. Amidst all the micro-blogging inanity, there are actually serious people using it to learn about prospective employees. Here are some ways to turn Twitter into your own private headhunter.
College students, recent graduates and even unemployed professionals are turning to internships to get their foot in the door.
Pending a majority rules vote in the Senate and a vote in the House of Representatives, it looks promising that New Yorkers who are unemployed will be able to take advantage of unemployment extensions, once a bill is signed into effect. After months of stalemate in Congress, the Senate defeated a Republican filibuster today (60-40), effectively pushing forward the unemployment benefits extension bill.
Want to boost your skills, increase your marketability and learn something new, but think taking a course is not in your budget? Beefing up your knowledge doesn’t have to break the bank. There are always alternatives to classes bearing hefty price tags.
BriteTab, a new online resume creation service, allows users to showcase their true potential and personality through the use of customizable themes, graphics, and formats. It’s a cool tool for not only college graduates, but any job seeker who wants to standout among a sea of eager applicants — and especially for artists and other industry people who need to showcase a portfolio.
We answer five common questions about nys unemployment laws.
Four tips for looking out for a job scam on Craigslist. Many job scams include work from home positions.
Got an idea? Get cash. That’s the idea behind Tongal, which allows users to show off their skills at any level of the creative process with a chance to win money from big brands looking for a bit of help.
The newest competition is for Lending Tree’s “You To The Rescue” campaign. The commercial focuses on Lending Tree’s MoneyRight financial tool, which is part of the company’s new online resources to help consumers take control of their spending.
As young professionals and/or recent college graduates, most of us are used to handing projects in a few seconds before they’re due, if not a few seconds — or days — after. And while waking up at 4a.m. to start a paper that’s due at 10 a.m. has gotten many of us through college (myself included), waiting for the last minute to complete a job-related task is a sure fire way to end up working overtime (off the clock) or even worse, unemployed. So, if you fell asleep during those time management workshops in college or are just unsure of how to apply those techniques to a workplace environment, here are five strategies you can use to maximize your efficiency at work, sans paper tray organizers and sticky notes.
The Post ran a story last week about a 27 year old recent college graduate who is suing her school, Monroe College, for $70K — her college tuition bill. She claims that the Bronx college didn’t do anything to help her obtain interviews from potential employers. While I sympathize with her situation, she’s not the only one reeling from a shoddy job market. According to a NACE survey, only 20% of 2009 graduates have found full-time work, and a projected 11% unemployment rate for the remainder of 2009 doesn’t look any more promising for upcoming graduates.
