Archive for the 'College/Education' Category

July 26th 2010
Higher Education – A Priority for Who

From Claudine Vainrub Principal of EduPlan. Posted under College/Education

A recently published report by the National Association of State Student Grant and Aid Programs demonstrates that although the U.S. is currently undergoing an economic downturn, higher education still remains a priority. As reported by Inside Higher Ed, the Annual Continue Reading »

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July 20th 2010
Free E-Book Offered to Young Job-Seekers

From Quintessential Resumes and Cover Letters. Posted under Branding & College/Education & Job Search

During the past couple months, the folks at Brazen Careerist have been compiling an eBook designed to help young job-seekers overcome the hurdles of finding mentors. The chapters in this book come from some of the top human-resource bloggers on the web — big thinkers and do-ers and people whom the folks at Brazen look to for trends in hiring. WhatIKnowBook.png Some topics these leaders cover include …

Marketing Yourself Based on the Value You Will Bring

Your value proposition has to be out there, consistent and recognizable to all that see or hear about it. If your mom, spouse, best friend and dog can’t explain what you can do in 20 seconds, go back to the drawing board to figure out how to better communicate your employment value. ~ Lance Haun, Rehaul.com Continue Reading »

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July 20th 2010
Getting your Money’s Worth when Thinking of College

From Claudine Vainrub Principal of EduPlan. Posted under College/Education

South Oregon’s Mail Tribune publishes an article “Will that college degree pay off in the long run?” and makes us reflect on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics. These state, among other things, that a college education might not Continue Reading »

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July 13th 2010
Getting Help From Your Career Center

From JibberJobber Blog. Posted under College/Education & career transition

Yesterday I spoke at a conference for alumni career services professionals.  Some of the people in the audience have a strong career services offering while others were learning how to put one together. Everyone at the conference was very interested in learning how they could help you, their alumnus, in career management.  One comment I heard was that they have received more in-bound contact from alumni in the last six months than they had in the last 6 years! This economy is driving people nuts, I know.  Check out your school’s career services office – you can call the career services office of the school or contact your alumni house to see what direction they point you in. Continue Reading »

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July 12th 2010
Diversity and the College Applicant

From Claudine Vainrub Principal of EduPlan. Posted under College/Education & Diversity

Everyone knows most colleges and universities care about diversity, they seek students from multiple backgrounds, not just races but cultures, religions, hobbies, walks of life, etc. The question is why? According to Patricia Gurin, Professor of Psychology at the University Continue Reading »

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July 6th 2010
Top 10 Tools for New College Students

From Claudine Vainrub Principal of EduPlan. Posted under College/Education

Take a look at the Top Ten Tools by GradeGuru.com that can support you as a freshman in college (hint: many of them are useful also as a high school student and later on for grad school or in Continue Reading »

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June 23rd 2010
How New Grads Can Develop Personal Brand

From The Career Doctor Blog. Posted under Branding & College/Education

Taylor writes: I graduated college last May and have a good job. I’m pretty happy at the moment, but because I sort of lucked into this job, I feel very unsure of job-hunting. Someone told me about your Website, and it’s been a great help to me. So, my question is… How can someone fresh out of college develop his brand? I’ve read some of the materials you have on branding on your Website, but some of the advice seems more for people more advanced in their careers than me. Continue Reading »

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June 7th 2010
How do I handle lack of education in my resume?

From Whos and Whats Concerning Your Career Blog by Resume to Referral. Posted under College/Education & Resumes

There are strategies for overshadowing lack of education in your resume, like going with a combination resume format that highlights the broadness and depth of your knowledge and skill set relevant to the position and company. If you’re lucky, hiring companies will backburner educational requirements in place of equivalent work experience. Advanced and continued education are Continue Reading »

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June 5th 2010
Applying for Jobs When You Have Negligible Work History

From The Career Doctor Blog. Posted under College/Education & Job Search

Robert writes: How, if possible, can I with a nonexistent (besides work done without pay) work history, but some college, along with some time spent not working, successfully complete an employment application? Any suggestions? Be mindful that I have no criminal background. Thank you for your time. Continue Reading »

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June 3rd 2010
When should I leave education off my resume?

From Whos and Whats Concerning Your Career Blog by Resume to Referral. Posted under College/Education & Resumes

There are rare instances when leaving education off your resume is the best technique to securing more viable job opportunities. For example, a person who holds dual master’s degrees might find hiring companies less responsive for job openings requiring only a bachelor’s degree. Certainly there are times when jobseekers have “too much” education. Ideally, a Continue Reading »

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