The Class of 2007 Advised to Use Online Resources to their Advantage
A study conducted by the National Association of Colleges and Employers this month reveals some promising news for thousands of soon-to-be college graduates.
The report shows that when applying for jobs, the Class of 2007 has experienced massive success. In particular, 51.2 percent of graduates this year who applied for jobs have already accepted full-time positions. The hot job market even allows for these students to be picky, with the average applicant receiving 2.25 job offers.
Confused about where to begin your job search? An article posted by Joyce Lain Kennedy on telegram.com offers those entering the figurative purgatory located between graduation and accepting that first job offer an obvious starting place: the internet.
While big names like Monster.com immediately surface at the thought of a web-based job search, experts say that many recent college graduates overlook the sites specifically geared towards them (i.e. CollegeRecruiter.com, CollegeGrad.com and QuintCareers.com).
Other suggestions include setting up a professional email account, researching the industries you’re interested in on sites like Beyond.com, and sending your resume as an MS Word or Adobe PDF file whenever possible in your online job search.
The internet can also help you to bulk up your resume, with the online college business creating more and more options for people looking to earn degrees. The average American changes jobs every 3 years, and career coach Maureen Moriarty writes that, “A critical element for success in today’s job market is the ability (and willingness) to continue to expand our skills, knowledge and capabilities. The days of going to college and earning a four-year degree that will carry you through a professional lifetime are most likely over.”
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