New Research on Millennials and the Great Recession
On Tuesday night I attended a dinner hosted by the Atlantic Media Company in Washington, DC, to discuss the results of the brand new Allstate-National Journal Heartland Monitor Poll, which offers a look at the economic experience of the Millennial generation. There were about 20 of us at the table, including representatives from government, think […]
You Have More Experience Than You Think (Part III)
Today I’m pleased to share my third and final post on all the types of experience you have that you might not be giving yourself credit for. Make sure to read part one and part two. I hope you find this valuable, and please share any additional suggestions in the Comments! Part III: Personal Interests and […]
On The Huffington Post: Slacked This Summer? Time to Turn Up the Heat!
My next blog post is up on The Huffington Post. Hope you will check it out and re-tweet if you like it! Here is an excerpt: While many recent grads have spent the summer hustling for jobs, completing internships and taking summer classes, I have a hunch that others have acquired deep tans, toned abs […]
3 Ways to Make the Most of a Jobless Summer
Another summer weekend, another article about the tough job market for recent college grads. This week’s installment appeared in The New York Times Style section in the form of “Say Hello to Underachieving” by Alex Williams. I’m very glad this topic is still on the radar screens of major media reporters. I just wish the […]
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 […]
Stop Bashing Gen Y Workers!
I try to read everything in the news about Generation Y and careers. This means I regularly find myself plodding through frustrating stories about how the Millennials are “entitled,” “coddled” and “disloyal.” Friday’s article on MSNBC.com is yet another maddening example. When did the Baby Boomers mantra “Don’t trust anyone over 30” turn into “Don’t […]
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 […]
Essential Recession Reading: 5 New Articles for Young Job Hunters
Yesterday I was a guest on NPR’s Talk of the Nation on the topic of “Where to Look for Jobs in the Recession.” Laurence Shatkin, author of 150 Best Recession-Proof Jobs, and I shared our tips, and host Neal Conan took calls from listeners. Many listeners shared upsetting stories of layoffs and difficulty landing new […]
Bright Spots in the Bad Economy: 5 Places to Look for Jobs Right Now
There’s no doubt the big career story of the moment is the November unemployment report, which stated that the U.S. experienced the biggest monthly job loss since 1974. In total, we’ve lost over 2 million jobs in the past year. This is, obviously, very bad news for job seekers (although, according to Fortune magazine, slightly […]