Congrats, Grad! You finished finals, made it through the graduation ceremony (hopefully without falling on your face while receiving your diploma), and you’re ready to start your first job. Now what? The advice from Career Services tends to stop once you accept an offer, and many new grads find themselves lost in their first position.
If you’ve just graduated college, you’ve just entered one of the most exciting phases of life! Like a “Choose Your Own Adventure” book, the road ahead is wide open. No matter if you’re well prepared or simply “winging it,” there are three things you should start doing right now, before you embark on yourfirst job.
Graduating from college and entering the workforce is a daunting prospect. You’re spent years trying to figure out what you actually want to do and making sure your major aligns with your dream job. The workforce for millennials is full of competition. You’re up against peers who graduate with you as well as those already
How many times have you applied to a job thinking, “I’d be the perfect fit for this company?” Then you spend hours crafting an awesome cover letter and resume, only to never hear back or get a simple boiler plate response stating, “sorry but we are moving forward with other candidates.” It sucks! Trust me,
Question: Do you feel excited and happy to go to work every day? Sure, we all have our off days – you know, the ones where we’d rather spend the day hiding in bed instead of sitting at a desk. However, if the thought of going to work fills you with dread more often than
I want you to think of the last experience you had when flying somewhere. Now switch gears and think of the last time you called or ordered something from say, Apple. Notwithstanding the massive differences in the products they sell, Apple almost always falls into the “good experience” category or the “easy, and generally without
MILWAUKEE — Harley-Davidson Inc. said Tuesday it will reduce its salaried workforce by several hundred positions, mostly by the end of the year. The company has about 3,775 salaried employees, including 1,060 at its Milwaukee headquarters. “An early retirement incentive program will be offered to eligible employees in advance of what we believe will be
If you’re like 70% of America’s workers, you spend your days feeling disengaged from that job you’re pouring your hours into. Have you looked at people who seem to really love going to work and wondered what their secret is? It’s actually not a secret at all: the key lies in simply daring to take
Sometimes the signs that you’re in a poor work situation are unclear. After all, not every employee/employer misfit is as telltale as the 2011 comedy Horrible Bosses. So, we’ve put together five straightforward signs that you’re in the wrong job. Take a look and, if you find that one or more apply, it just might
For many of us, a new year is a fresh start – a time to wipe the slate clean and start fresh. In fact, it’s safe to say that when it’s time to roll into a new calendar year, we all take some time to think about the life changes we’d like to make. Whether you’re someone
How many jobs have you had in your career? If you’re a Millennial, the answer is probably “a lot”. In fact, the Bureau of Labor reports that on average, Millennials will hold 11 jobs before they hit 34. While this kind of career approach may be acceptable to others in our age group, other generations may
The recession has affected almost every industry, including the financial industry. It’s a smart move to get in a career that has some longevity in our changing future. Here are five careers in finance that have a bright outlook. 1. Risk Management Analyst Risk is a significant word in the financial world. The importance of
Indiana Jones was the coolest archaeologist that ever lived. When I was a kid I had no idea what an archaeologist was or what they did, but I knew that if they had the opportunity to travel and save the world from ancient evils, I wanted to be one. As I relive these moments of
An aging population, deteriorating environmental conditions, and the government’s push for making sure everyone has medical insurance all contribute to enormous job growth in the healthcare field. Even some careers you may never have heard of are well on their way to becoming common in medical facilities. Here are the top five emerging careers in
You know it’s time for a career change when… you clicked on this link. You see, the little voice inside your head, the one that grumbles during your commute on Monday morning and complains that your talents and skills are wasted at your current job, made you click on this article. Whenever we make a
General Information Welcome to the New York City Office of Labor Relations Employee Assistance Program (EAP). This site is designed to give city employees and their dependents information regarding EAP services, answers to frequently asked questions, and an array of other relevant information. The City of New York offers its employees and their dependents
Do Today’s Grown-Up Workers Still Care About Their Childhood Dreams? What Was Your Dream Job? “What do you want to be when you grow up?” Children are asked this question even before the start of kindergarten. They speak longingly and sincerely of becoming doctors, teachers, astronauts, ballerinas, rock stars, professional athletes and jet pilots. But
Here’s What to Ask Every Applicant, And the Reasons Why Not All Questions Are Created Equal The goal is to hire the best person for the job. So why not ask the best job interview questions? The fact of the matter is not all job interview questions are created equal. While some of the old
What to Do When You Really Dislike An Employee Learn to Deal No matter the size company you work for, large or small, it’s almost impossible to like everyone. If you find yourself in charge of a person you can’t stand, it’s tempting to want to treat him/her differently because of your personal feelings. But
A Bad Rep When It Comes to Hiring Will Lead to Less Qualified Applicants Listen to Honest Feedback Think about the last time someone turned down a job offer you tendered. How did that feel? You can tell me it’s none of my business and I won’t be offended, but that gut-kick response does
