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Wednesday, April 30, 2008
From City of Philadlephia MAYOR'S OFFICE OF COMMUNICATIONS
PHILADELPHIA NAMED MOST AFFORDABLE CITY FOR COLLEGE GRADUATES
Philadelphia, April 30 – Philadelphia has been named the most affordable city in the United States of America for young college grads according to new research published today by Apartments.com and Careerbuilder’s CBCampus.com website.
“Philadelphia has it all,” said Mayor Michael Nutter. “We have some of the finest educational institutions anywhere in the world, educating some of our best students, and we are committed to making sure that as many of them as possible stay in Philadelphia.”
The survey lists the ten cities with biggest populations of 20-24 year olds and ranks them by the availability of entry-level jobs. Philadelphia topped cities from all parts of the country, including New York, Dallas, and Los Angeles. The survey also includes data about rent for a one bedroom apartment. Philadelphia ranked the lowest on the east coast.....
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The Sparky Awards are organized by SPARC, the Scholarly Publishing and Academic Resources Coalition, who promote the universal benefits of sharing ideas of all kinds.
The 2008 contest theme is “MindMashup: The Value of Information Sharing.” Contestants are invited to submit videos of two minutes or less that imaginatively portray the benefits of the open, legal exchange of information. Mashup is an expression referring to a song, video, Web site, or software application that combines content from more than one source.
Last year's winner:
Marci Alboher writes the Shifting Careers column/blog for The New York Times. Her articles highlight the trends of marketing ourselves and custom-blending careers to succeed in the ever changing job market.
In this post she looks at some examples of new approaches to the resume, and how the skills many college students have with social networks, YouTube, and other social media can be used as an advantage when applying for jobs.
click the link for the full article and examples.
"Some get paid, some don't, but the experience they gain is like gold".
CHICAGO - Thomas Kemeny applied for an unpaid summer internship at a top-rated ad agency in Florida after graduating from Columbia College in 2005.
The aspiring copywriter, now the real deal at San Francisco's Goodby Silverstein & Partners, was thrilled then to work for free......
follow the link for the full story.
The economy is slow, more than a million new college graduates are about to enter the job market and Good Morning America offers parents of graduating seniors some tips on how they can help with the job search.
And as a plug for the CDO, the number one tip is to make sure students take advantage of the career development office.
click on the link for the whole article...
STATE COLLEGE, PA--(HR MARKETER)--February 27, 2008--CollegeGrad.com today announced the Top 200 Intern Employers for 2008. According to the results of the 2008 Top Entry Level Employers survey, current college students can expect Top Intern Employers to hire more than 46,000 interns in 2008.
The Top Intern Employers list details the 2008 internship hiring plans for 200 employers nationwide, and is available online at www.CollegeGrad.com/topemployers/internships.shtml. Each employer page also details projections for entry and masters level hiring for the 2008 recruiting year...
follow the link for the full story.
Wall Street Journal Page B1
Everyone knows they should express their gratitude in writing following a job interview. Yet most applicants spend scant time writing such letters. Dashing off a perfunctory note blows a great opportunity to gain a competitive edge and, possibly, to seal the deal.
A thoughtful follow-up carries as much clout as a cover letter, many experts say. Nearly nine out of 10 senior executives consider a written thank you influential in evaluating candidates, according to a 2007 survey of 150 respondents by Accountemps, a professional staffing service.
Your post-interview correspondence should deliver a sales pitch far more compelling than a simple thanks. "Put a spin on it that acts in your favor,'' recommends Kate Wendleton, president of the Five O'Clock Club, a career-counseling network in New York. .....
**see link for detailed article
Are you a senior wondering what the job market looks like for entry level seekers? CollegeGrad.com has a list of the top 500 employers based on the number of projected hires for 2008.
The site includes links to each employer's website, career site, college recruiting site, and when available, to Vault's profiles and employee survey of that organization.
They are competitive, elusive and increasingly essential to landing your first job, but scoring a covetted internship isn't as easy as simply submitting your resume and cover letter...
This NY Times article stresses the importance of internships, details the difficulty in finding them and provides a general overview of the internship environment current students are facing.
In contrast to previous generations, "What parents of today’s students did during their summers — working as camp counselors, shipping room clerks, lifeguards — those were jobs. Jobs are for making money. Internships are for gathering contacts, résumé fodder and experience..."
Fulfillment Elusive for Young Altruists In the Crowded Field of Public Interest
By Ian Shapira
Washington Post Staff Writer
Friday, November 2, 2007; A01
Armed with a Georgetown University diploma, Beth Hanley embarked in her 20s on a path hoping to become a professional world-saver. First she
worked at nonprofit Bread for the World. Then she taught middle school English in central Africa with the Peace Corps. Finally, to certify her idealism, she graduated last spring with a master's degree in international relations from Johns Hopkins University.
But now the 29-year-old faces a predicament shared by many young strivers in Washington's public interest field. After years of amassing so many achievements, they struggle to find full-time employment with decent pay and realize they might not get exactly what they set out for. Hanley, a think tank temp who dreams of aiding the impoverished and reducing gender discrimination in developing countries, is stuck.
**See link for full article.
Another inspirational story that started with a hare-brained idea back in college.
Jason Lewis and Steve Smith had an idea to circumnavigate the globe using only human power. 13 years, 45,000 miles, 2 broken legs and a crocodile attack later, Jason completed the journey on his own using only a pedal boat, bikes, roller blades, kayaks and his own two feet.
Along the way, Jason, Steve and a host of other supporters reached out to students across the globe to further children's learning experiences and establish cultural exchanges to increase awareness of community and world issues.
From the Philadelphia Inquirer
Posted on Thu, May. 10, 2007
Ten lessons for college grads
OK, so you have the degree and the technical skills. Here's how to build on that all-important first job and develop a career.
By J. Michael Adams
The first job after college is the most important in anyone's career because it establishes the foundation of a lifelong professional reputation. With that in mind, here are 10 lessons recent graduates may not have learned in school. They should learn them now, if they want to build that critical first job into a successful career.
1. Don't be a hermit.
2. Dress to the culture.
3. Winners always arrive early.
4. Be ready for surprises.
5. Read it twice before hitting "send."
6. Put it on paper.
7. Know your place, rookie.
8. Use technology, but don't let it define you.
9. Read one major newspaper every day.
10. Let your workspace show your personality, but be thoughtful.
Your first job after college will probably not be the type of position you see yourself working in for the rest of your life. However, it's less important what your first job is about than the type of person you prove yourself to be doing it.
Click the link to read the entire article.
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J. Michael Adams is president of Fairleigh Dickinson University in New Jersey, and a former business owner.
This has been making the rounds for awhile, but it doesn't make me any less jealous when it still shows up in my inbox. Stride gum sponsored some guy to travel around the world and video himself dancing. Goes to show you just how far an absurd idea can sometimes take you.
From Going Global:
Yes, summer just ended, but now’s the time to start thinking about next year. If Scandinavia is your dream, finding a summer job in Norway is a great way to "try out" the country before making a long-term international commitment. It's also a perfect opportunity to meet new people, learn about Norwegian culture, and experience the country's beautiful summers and breath-taking natural beauty. For more information about seasonal work in Norway and making the most of your visit, click on the link below.
So, you want a flexible schedule, a cool boss, and the ability to make your own rules. You've thought about the idea of starting your own business, but don't know where to begin. In her Blog, Brazen Careerist, Penelope Trust gives some advice to the would-be entrepreneur. Plus she gives a good plug to College Career Development Offices...
"How do you find one of those work experiences that give you a jump start in starting a company of your own? Use the career center. “This is a totally underused resource,” according to Lindsey Pollak, author of Getting from College to Career. “There’s a perception that career services only helps you for the companies that recruit, but career services have connections to tons of industries.
"And it’s not just about the networking. 'It’s free career coaching,' says Pollak. And one of the keys to entrepreneurship is knowing your own strengths and how to leverage them."
Click the link to read the entire article.