Trending Career Options for 2013 Grads

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June 22nd, 2013

With college graduation season coming to a close, the graduating class of 2013 is faced with the reality of a difficult job market. While most colleges do a good job preparing students for today’s competitive work force, it’s always a smart idea to stay on top of what’s trending in the job industry. In an online slideshow, UCSD offers its graduates a list of the hottest career options out there.  Feature writing for the web, translation and interpretation, occupational health and safety, and data mining were just a few of the top in-demand careers listed. Watch the slideshow here.

The Boss Stops Here

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June 19th, 2013

Check out this article from New York Magazine: The Boss Stops Here 

“ The way workers are motivated is changing.  Twenty years ago, it was about higher pay. Now it’s more about finding your work meaningful and interesting.” As more and more millennials enter positions of power in the business world, we will soon reach a point where hierarchy itself is ‘passé.’”

I’d love to hear what you think in the comments below.

Polite Persistence

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June 12th, 2013

An important part of an interview is showing that you are eager.  Once, the interview is over you need to show your potential employer that you want it and that you are willing to work hard for it.  I call it “polite persistence”…. I went more in depth this week on KUSI.  Take a look!

Most sought after companies for MBA’s

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June 8th, 2013

An MBA is an achievement that doesn’t come easy.  A lot of time and hard work goes into getting a master’s degree.  Universum USA recently took a survey of MBA Students to see where they would most want to look.  Take a look http://cnnmon.ie/15NHNb2.  Are these companies you would like to work for?  Let me know in the comments below.

College Degree Not Required for Web Developers

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May 31st, 2013

No college degree? No need to panic. According to this CNNMoney article, college degrees are simply not necessary for many jobs, particularly for web developers. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the demand for these professionals will continue to increase because the Internet has assumed such a prominent role in everyday life. In fact, computer-related jobs are expected to grow by about 22% between 2010 and 2020. Even better news, the median salary for a web developer is around $30 an hour, or $62,500 a year!

 

Uplifting Career Advice for Grads

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May 22nd, 2013

Although graduation is supposed to be a joyous time for grads, the focus of today’s commencement ceremonies seems to have shifted. Instead of celebrating the students and their achievements, commencement ceremonies now dwell on the uncertain economy and the challenges that lie ahead. This morning, I came across this Forbes article and wanted to share the inspiring advice one dean gave to his students before they walked across the stage to receive their diploma. His advice will leave you feeling prepared and, most importantly, excited to enter into the real world.

Death by Desk Job?

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May 18th, 2013

More and more work these days is being conducted from a desk.  It’s no secret that people are not as healthy as they used to be.  You would think sitting all day would not be as harmful to your health as it really is.  There are things you can do to keep yourself fit and healthy while you’re sitting at a desk.  Mashable recently shared an article and an infographic on some of the things you can easily do.   These exercises will not only benefit your health, they will make you more productive…. So GET UP! GET HEALTHY! BE HAPPY!

Job Prospects for 2013 College Graduates

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May 16th, 2013

According to this recent KPBS segment, prospects appear to be brightening for 2013 college graduates entering into today’s workforce.  This seems to be particularly true for new grads who have earned high-demand degrees in the fields of Business, Science and Technology. In a nationwide online survey of more than 2,000 employers, CareerBuilder asked companies which college majors were most in demand at their firms. Similar to last year, business and technical majors are the most sought after:

1) Business – 31%
2) Computer and Information Sciences – 24%
3) Engineering – 17%
4) Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences – 10%
5) Engineering Technologies – 9%
6) Math and Statistics – 9%
7) Communications Technologies – 7%
8) Education – 7%
9) Science Technologies – 6%
10) Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities – 6%

The survey also looked at other hiring trends for the graduating class of 2013 such as which entry-level occupations have the most job listings and which cities are receiving the most year-over-year growth for entry-level jobs. To view these survey results, click here.