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The idea of recordkeeping may sound unnecessary, mundane, or just plain tedious, but it’s a helpful part of the job search process. It’s no secret that the current economy is tough and some job seekers find themselves sending out a large number of resumes before being invited to interview. How are you documenting your efforts? [...]

In a challenging job market, it may seem that any job offer is a good job offer. But one of my colleagues, in his first month of a new job that was the reward of an arduous and time consuming search, felt a little out of place. Setting issues related to compensation and benefits aside, [...]

Once you get to the interview stage of your job search, you’ve already survived several layers of screening as hiring managers compare your application materials (i.e., resume, cover letter, transcripts) to the needs of the position. But as the National Association of Colleges and Employers advises, “the interview will make or break your candidacy. The [...]

If you are struggling with career decision-making or looking for a new direction in your job search, advice may be closer than you think. Last month I highlighted career questions you should ask your online instructors, but there are many other resources available to you. Have you connected with your school’s alumni network? From job [...]

If you are looking for a job, the days of simply posting your resume online are over. Using just one technique isn’t enough. A 2012 study from the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) found that “employers cite Internet job postings as the most effective technical application” for locating and recruiting new graduates. Of [...]

Students may not realize it, but one of the great benefits of online courses is the number of adjunct instructors. This group of educators, mostly part-time, faces a lot of challenges related to employment, but brings a valuable perspective to the classroom, one that tenured faculty may not have had in a while – practical [...]

Social media is becoming an essential tool for those interested in finding a new job or extending their professional network. There are endless opportunities to connect with individuals and organizations from all over the world that share your interests. When you think social media and careers, LinkedIn may be the first place that comes to [...]

It seems that we are quickly leaving the traditional resume format behind. Black and white, word-processed documents, whether printed or digital, are evolving into web-based versions that use a range of multimedia and graphics to present an applicant’s work history and education. An added feature of these formats is social, bringing conversation and interaction to [...]

While last week’s post encouraged you to “Stop Thinking About Career Path,” this post takes you a little further into the topic of new types of work. The GOOD community, like many others in education, asks how we can “prepare kids for jobs we can’t imagine yet.” And the world of work is changing even [...]

An article in this month’s Career Convergence Web Magazine advises career counselors to “Stop Saying Career Path,” and it’s a great message for students, too. Author Eric Anderson explains that “the metaphor of a career ‘path’ continues to embed in our minds the ideas of visibility, stability, and predictability” – all of which are increasingly [...]