Archive for tag: graduation
Mother’s Day Gifts for Moms Graduating College
May 2, 2011 2:59 pm Career AdviceMoms seem to have the magical ability to do fifty things at once while remaining calm and keeping a smile on their face. The truth is, Moms are under a lot of stress. Moms going to college are under even more stress. Mothers continuing an education set a good example for their children, and for [...]
Graduates using Facebook to snag jobs
April 28, 2011 11:05 am CareersThere was a time that college graduates spiffed up their resumes, printed them out, and searched the local papers for job opportunities. Then Monster.com came along and resume submission became easier as graduates applied for jobs online. Recently, the popularity of social media has added another layer to the graduate job search. Graduates need as [...]
5 Steps to Utilize Twitter in the post-graduation job hunt
April 26, 2011 1:56 pm CareersIf you’re a college student, you’ve probably heard the buzz about Twitter. Many people, even upcoming graduates, might find Twitter to be more of a “post your thoughts” social tool, akin to text messaging. But in reality, Twitter can be a valuable job assist tool for every college graduate, especially in such a competitive marketplace. [...]
4 Things You Can Wear Under Your Graduation Gown
April 22, 2011 1:44 pm CareersJust like with Scotsmen and their kilts, there has always been great speculation as to what people wear under their gowns during graduation. To get you thinking, here are four creative “ensembles” you can wear the day you receive your diploma. (None are guaranteed to be college administration-sanctioned, however all are certain to keep you covered.)
Taking the non-traditional route after high school graduation
April 21, 2011 2:11 pm Careers, EducationMost high school seniors are geared up for graduation next month—and that comes with a good case of senioritis. The typical path for a large percentage of graduates sends them off to college in the fall to live in dorms, stay up all night studying, and pledge sororities and fraternities. But what happens when those [...]
8 Commencement Speakers We Would Like to Hear
April 20, 2011 3:24 pm Career AdviceWith graduation ceremonies looming colleges are looking for their next interesting speaker for commencement. I say we buck tradition and enlist non-traditional speakers that might actually have something quirky to say and thus keep everyone awake through all the pomp and circumstance. Here are eight commencement speakers we’d like to hear (but probably won’t anytime soon).
Graduates should use LinkedIn to find jobs
April 19, 2011 1:22 pm CareersGraduation is just a few weeks away and every college graduate is thinking about their future. Graduates can’t afford to spend time resting on their laurels—the future awaits and so do those hard-to-find jobs. It is common knowledge that networking works in the job search. If you make good contacts and expand your network, the [...]
The Graduation Cap and Gown Go Green
April 16, 2011 10:41 am Career AdviceHow often will you wear your college cap and gown after you graduate? Probably never, which means it’s eventually destined for a landfill. See how you can decrease your graduation carbon footprint by considering these recyclable and biodegradable options to the traditional polyester cap and gown.
4 Unique Careers for Art Major Graduates
April 14, 2011 3:29 pm CareersCollege graduates with generic degrees are a little more marketable in this precarious job market than those with specialized degrees. To illustrate this point here are four unique art-related jobs that just about any Art major graduate could apply for (and in fact, do well in).
