Career Planning

There are many career choices open to English majors who choose to seek them out and more importantly, there are many employers who see English graduates as offering good potential for entry level jobs.

American job satisfaction is at its lowest level in two decades across all generations, but Generation Y hates their jobs the most. This does not prove Millenials are lazy and hate working; rather it simply means they don’t like entry-level jobs.

Career advancement opportunities, not flexible schedules, are the highest motivating factors for Generation Y in the workplace, according to a recent study.

NBC Universal was named the number one company for Generation Y employees in a recent ground-breaking study. While it’s common to create reports of employer desirability, the Top 50 Gen Y Companies report is the first of its kind to base the criteria solely on things that matter to Gen Y: fraction of Gen Y employees, gender balance, pay and the company’s “green” score.

Many members of Generation Y are pounding the pavement right now, trying to land a deal in that entry-level sales position or trying to get their foot in the door. But, roadblocks are inevitable. The most frequent being the assistant, the gatekeeper, who won’t let you talk to the hiring manger or the decision maker. So how do you get around the gatekeeper roadblock?

Do you have 90 seconds to take a quick survey on the preparedness of college graduates?

Here is a checklist for students by academic year to help them prepare throughout college for their dream job.

Do you want to help your student find a job? Read this guest post by Jason Seiden. He brings together the worlds of career management and leadership development. He is one of the industry's freshest voices, providing sought-after thought-leadership to managers, professionals, executives, and students looking to take control of their careers.

College students are always looking for ways to enhance their education.  CU Boulder Junior, Jess Saba, is no exception. In the fall of her sophomore year Jess noticed a way to supplement her theoretical classroom discussions with real life experience.