OK, so I'm not really saying we should all be journalists, but I couldn't help but think we can all learn a lot by watching how they shape, and re-shape their careers in the midst of change. Despite the rapid decline of mainstream media, enrollment in journalism programs is up 35% across the country! Why? Because there is opportunity created while the industry is remaking itself. Getting involved in this state of transition is an opportunity to redefine the industry! See any connections between what is happening in the media industry and out economy...

Expanding Your Network and the Buzz about Web-Based Professional Networks -Lucinda Van Inwagen, former recruiting professional now with The Career Center   The truth is that it IS who you know--especially in a tough economy. An effective job search strategy will contain many components including applying through various job boards (focused niche boards like CareerRAM are best, for example), researching companies through online databases (CareerSearch offered through The Career Center or Hoovers, for example), but the bottom line is that networking is absolutely essential and the key component to all effective job search strategies. The fact is...

A common thing I hear from students is: "I don't have much relevant experience." What I've found, is that is almost never true. You have plenty of relevant experience when you stop and look at the skills you have gained through working, volunteering, clubs, activities, and yes – your classes! Work is work! It doesn't matter how long it lasted or how much money you made for it. If it shows you can do the job you are applying for, put it on your resume! So the next question I get is, "How do...

The recession has hit the American job market hard, with annual job loss rate at its highest since the end of World War II. But as our economy struggles, I can't help but think, this a blessing in disguise.   The booming economy in the 1950's allowed American's to build, build and build. This led to the unfortunate destruction of our environment and its vital ecosystems, as well as increased carbon emissions.   But now things are taking an interesting twist. The economic downturn is taking down polluting businesses all over the world. The Baikal Pulp and Paper...

A great article from Quintessential Careers on tips to tackle a search in these tough times  http://www.quintcareers.com/job-search_advice.html

CareerShift is a program available to all CSU students and alumni that allows you to search for companies by geographic region across the country. This is a great way to learn what companies exist in the industry you are interested, in the place you want to live. Once you find the companies, you can then research their individual websites to see what job opportunities they have available. Try it out here: http://www.careershift.com/?sc=colostate. All you need to register is your name, email address, and the group code "CSUCareerCenter." Once you have registered, click on the "My Contacts" tab...

If you are job searching or even if you are not, you probably have received emails advertising work from home opportunities. There are plenty legitimate opportunities to work from home full or part time, but many of the jobs you hear of are scams.  “Scam artists follow market trends better than most corporations do, and, when they see a strong movement toward a certain product, service, or desire, they move quickly to bilk unsuspecting consumers out of their hard-earned cash,” says Christine Durst, CEO of Staffcentrix, a training company that specializes in home-based jobs and telework. “Our researchers screen between 4,500 and 5,000...

  These notes come from Phil Gardner’s presentation at MPACE in San Diego on recruiting trends for 2008 – 2009 December 10, 2008. His research can be found at Michigan State University web site www.ceri.msu.edu as he offers up some thoughts for students on the job market and what his research shows is important to employers and what students need to know as they immerse themselves into their job search. How do you find sustainable/green industries companies? You can look for 100 fastest growing sustainable/environmental companies in a Google search. Most of these companies hire on an “as need” basis, however many are...

By Meg Roberts on www.brazencareerist.com I recently wrote about my internship and how positive that experience was in my transition from college life to corporate America. Now, I have completed my first week as a salaried employee in the real world. What's even better? I'm pretty sure I've landed my dream job at New Media Strategies. So how did I do it? Easy – I built up a personal and a digital network, discovered what I was passionate about, and did a lot of research to find a position that would challenge me and fit my criteria for workplace values....

Making the Difference is a great resource for researching opportunities in the Federal Government. Check out their website at: http://www.makingthedifference.org/index.shtml Posted by Mary Christensen, Career Liaison-College of Agricultural Sciences

Networking is a great way to build and maintain relationships with people who can help you with your job search. You never know when you might meet someone who could give you a great job lead. For some people however, networking can be quite difficult and uncomfortable. If you feel intimidated by the idea of networking, or just need some tips on how to network effectively, check out this post on Brazen Careerist by Angela Marino: http://www.brazencareerist.com/2008/04/24/an-introvert%e2%80%99s-guide-to-networking/ Posted by: Susan LeBlanc, Generalist Career Counselor

Employers expect to hire 8 percent more new college graduates from the Class of 2008 than they hired from the Class of 2007, according to the "Job Outlook 2008 Spring Update" report of the National Association of Colleges and Employers. Despite that positive outlook, the current negative economic climate has had an effect on the hiring prospects of new college graduates. In fact, although hiring projections remain positive, they have cooled off since the fall of 2007, when employers projected a 16 percent increase in college hiring for the Class of 2008. That drop off, however, is tempered by the...

By Deborah Brown- Volkman Interviews bring up nervous questions for job seekers, such as: Will I fit in? Will they like me? Will they see that I am the best candidate for the position? Interviews bring up nervous questions for employers, such as: Will this candidate be a good choice? Will they make me look good or bad? Will they be able to do this job? Will they get up and running...

What's the latest book you've read and what impact did it have on you?   Think you'd be able to answer this question in an interview? Sometimes employers just want to know a little bit more about who you are and may ask some questions that you may not be prepared for. Sometimes students don't have a whole lot of time to read books for pleasure and it's often hard to keep track of all of the books you have read. A friend recently recommended a website to me where you can catalog the books you've read, write reviews of the...