All is Not Lost for the Class of ’09: Lindsey in The New York Times
Thank you to reporter Eilene Zimmerman for including me in this Sunday’s New York Times “Career Couch” column, featuring positive advice and suggestions for graduating college students. The article also mentions the Q&A blog and free downloadable job search worksheets I’ve created with PricewaterhouseCoopers. Here is an excerpt from the Times column: Q. You are […]
How to make money and build your career without a full-time job
With graduation around the corner and the economy plunging deeper into recession, many students are facing the possibility that they may graduate without full-time jobs. While this is not the ideal scenario, especially for those with student loans, it is not the end of the world. There are many ways to make money and build […]
Considering Entrepreneurship: First Steps to Starting Your Own Business
This Saturday’s New York Times featured a front-page story about how the recession is prompting some people to start their own businesses instead of looking for new jobs. It’s an encouraging story if you’ve ever considered the option of creating your own venture, large or small. While some people decide to dive headfirst into entrepreneurship, […]
Career Q&A: Should I change my career plans because of the recession?
Q: I graduated in May with a political science major and am wondering what to do next. My plan was to apply to law school, but with so much student debt already incurred I am having second thoughts. I am currently working at a bank as a teller, but this is not the career I […]
Career Q&A: How to Make Your Resume Stand Out in a Crowd
Q: I’ve been applying for jobs since September and have not been called for a single interview. I’ve taken my resume to Career Services for a review and some tips, but still nothing. How can I make my resume stand out in a crowd? A: You’ve taken the right first step, which is having an […]
Tips for Staying Positive in a Tough Job Market
If you walked around midtown Manhattan during the summer, you might have seen the financial executive, in his late 40s, who paraded around in a sandwich board declaring “Experienced MIT Grad for Hire” and handing out copies of his resume. A few months later, you might have come across a group of job-hunting, 20-something recent […]
How to communicate in the workplace
Figure Out When to Text, When to Call and When to Log Some Face Time Today’s wireless world offers an endless array communication choices, giving businesses and individuals a myriad of efficient options to keep in touch with the rest of the world. But in many cases, the proliferation of choices has also blurred the […]
Should you go to grad school?
To go to grad school or not to go to grad school, that is the question for many graduating college students — especially during a recession. I wish I could give you the absolute right answer, but I can’t. The decision is personal and different for everyone. What I can do is provide you with […]
Career Q&A
Each month I’ll be answering reader questions over at ABC News on Campus. This month’s Q&A includes issues such as job hunting in a recession, job hunting in a new city, finding finance positions and assessing the value of internships. Click here to read the entire Career Q&A… Click here to submit a question of […]
Find Your Dream Job: 12 Career Resolutions
Every day is a new beginning, but a new calendar year offers a particularly great opportunity for fresh starts. This year more than ever, career-minded people are craving new opportunities and new strategies to carry out in January and beyond. As you think about your plans and goals, here are 12 career-related resolutions to consider […]