It’s Graduation Week on The Explorer Blog! This week, we will share tips for life post-college graduation, starting with job-search advice from our career expert …
Question: “How do I find a job after I graduate?”
Answer: Just because you don’t have a job when you graduate does not mean that you are in trouble. Don’t panic. There are plenty of jobs out there. First you need to ask yourself: “Which one is best suited for me? And which job will best lead me to the career I want?”
Posted in Careers, Special Features
Tagged Ask the Craeer Expert, Ask the Expert, Careers, Graduation Week, Interview, Job Search, Jobs, Laurel House, Quickie Chick, Resume, Special Features
Question: ”Why do I need a mentor? When should I start looking for a mentor and how do I find a one?”
Answer: Now’s the time to lock down a mentor, even if you haven’t locked down your exact major or career goal. Why? Because the fact is that you are about to enter into a new game where you are definitely not at the top of it, and probably don’t even really know the rules. Continue reading
Last week, we asked readers if they knew what career they wanted to pursue in high school. More than half – 57% – were still undecided in their teens. Back in the day, people spent their whole lives at the same job, pursuing the same career. These days, even if you knew what your “wanted to be when you grew up” – like the other 43% – there are plenty of opportunities to improve your skill set when you change your mind.
Posted in Careers, Question of the Week
Tagged Adult Students, Careers, High School, Question of the Week
The job search can be an incredibly frustrating and emotionally exhausting process.
If you feel that you are perfect for a job, but ultimately don’t get it, it can be a serious blow to your ego. The thing you have to realize is that this happens all the time. The job market is incredibly competitive, so don’t let a few lost opportunities get you down.
The way you deal with rejection can make or break your job search. Here are a few ways you can turn the negative into positive, and stay optimistic throughout your job search.
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Tagged Careers, Job Interview, Job Search, Job Search Tips, Networking
Now that the holidays are over, there is no reason to delay your job search. If one of your New Year’s Resolutions was to land a job or maybe start looking for a new one, here are a few things you can do to make that resolution a reality.
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Tagged Careers, Job Search, Job Search Tip, New Year's Resolutions, Resume
When people think of education majors, they see elementary school teachers instructing youngsters on how to read Horton Hears a Who or high school teachers giving lessons on physics or world history. While teachers make up a big part of education majors, you do not necessarily have to end up in the classroom, if you decide to major in education.
Fortunately, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, job prospects for education majors are looking up. Let’s take a look at some of the most popular education careers.
Posted in Careers, Focus on Majors
Tagged Administrators, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Careers, Education, Focus on Education, Focus on Majors, Professor, Salary, Teacher
Lauren Berger is CEO of InternQueen.com, an online internship destination that helps students find and apply for internships, while also educating them on how to make the most of their experiences. She is also the Internship Expert on The Explorer Blog.
Berger, who earned a degree in Organizational Business Communications at the University of Central Florida, has interned for top-notch companies across the country such as FOX, NBC, MTV, BWR Public Relations, Warren Cowan and Associates, The Zimmerman Agency and The Daily Buzz. She just released her first book: All Work No Pay: Finding an Internship, Building Your Resume, Making Connections, and Gaining Job Experience.
Posted in Careers, Internships
Tagged All Work No Pay, Business School, GMAT, Intern, Intern Queen, Internships, Lauren Berger, University of Central Florida
Congratulations, winter graduates! We know the current job market is not exactly ideal, but we are here to help. Transitioning to the working world after college can be stressful. When you are deciding what you might want to do for the rest of your life, try not to make these 3 mistakes.
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Tagged Business, Careers, Continuing Education, Employment, Job Search, Majors, New Graduates, Sociology, These 3 Mistakes, Winter
So you’re a business graduate. Congratulations! You have successfully navigated a full schedule of business classes on the way to an associates, bachelors or masters degree in business. Now you are ready to join the real world!
The holidays – and holiday parties – offer great opportunities to meet new people and expand your networking circle. Try these holiday networking tips help with your job search. You never know where you will get your next lead.
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Tagged Anne Hilbert, Careers, Holidays, Job Search, Network Navigator, Networking, New York Institute of Technology
