The Power of the Internship

This is a guest post by Austin on the power of internship. You can read the guidelines to guest posting at our write for us page.

Laying the foundation for a promising career begins with a good education and a healthy amount of motivation, but it doesn’t end there. An internship with a reputable company or, firm can give you the boost you need to earn job experience, build a professional network, and learn skills that you can’t acquire in college.

Get the most out of your Internship

But landing an internship isn’t easy: you’ll have to make yourself stand out among the competition. You’ll also have to make sure that you showcase your education and skills in ways that...

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When Should I Go Back to School?

This is a guest post by Austin. You can read the guidelines to guest posting at our write for us page.

A wave of professionals hit the shores of grad school every time a news outlet breathes the word “recession.” Suddenly, their own education isn’t good enough, and their job isn’t secure enough. Though there’s absolutely nothing wrong with getting a masters or a doctorate degree, there’s something to be said for taking a minute to plan and figure out what would help you reach your goals before signing off on financial aid papers.

Have a goal:

If your goal is simply to keep the position you have, don’t run off to grad school just yet. Talk to your supervisors...

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Most–and Least–Effective Methods of Job Hunting

This is a guest post by Holly Miller on Job Hunting. You can check out the guidelines for guest posting on our “guest posting guidelines” page.

Finding a job during solid economic times can seem frustrating. Finding a job during a recession can be exponentially more so. Depending on your expertise, education and experience, months can pass before you might get contacted for an interview. You submit hundreds of applications and send hundreds of resumes, but you still wait and wait and wait. Before you give up entirely, ask yourself not if you can increase your efforts but if you are focusing them in the right venues in the right proportions.

There are five main methods for job...

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Increase Administration Scope: Consider a Professional Organization

This is a guest post by Austin. You can check the guidelines for guest posting at our write for us page.

In this tough employment climate, education offers a significant advantage for a job applicant. An individual can even obtain an administration degree in their spare time if they are currently employed. Once someone has completed their degree program, they can use professional groups to find employment and update their skills. With online education and professional organizations, the sky is the limit for a person who is willing to put in a little effort.

Online degree programs have evolved over the years and have lost their former stigma. With more people trying to earn degrees while still trying to work and...

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Times Job fair – July

The Timesjobs Jumbo Job Fair is here again. It is a wonderful opportunity to all prospective employees to find all the major companies hiring for their various positions under one roof.

The details of the next job fair are as under:

ITES Jobfair – 26th and 27th July 2008
Bangalore

Jumbo Jobfair – 2nd and 3rd August 2008
Time – 10:00 AM till 6:00 PM
Venue – Hitex Exhibition Centre, Madhapur, Hitech City, Hyderabad – 500032

ITES Jobfair – 9th and 10th August 2008
Chennai

Don’t miss this opportunity to explore the various career options available in BPOs.