CAREER DEVELOPMENT Job Seeking Tips for 2010 Grads
hile job prospects are more hope- ful than last year, 2010 graduates won’t have it easy, and students on the
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hunt really need to keep two things in mind: location and size. According to Betsy Richards, Direc-
tor, Personal Brand Strategy at Kaplan University, recent grads need to be open to relocation. “If Texas has a six percent increase in jobs, then get out your cowboy boots and head south! This market is too difficult to sit back and wait for your dream job. New grads need to make big moves in order to start their careers and lives post col- lege.” Richards suggest that students check the Bureau of Labor Statistics site (
http://www.bls.gov/emp/#outlook) for job growth by industry and posi- tions. Grads can also find similar trend information on
SimplyHired.com and follow-up with CareerBuilder or Mon- ster to research city and states where positions that are trending upwards. Recent grads should really look hard
at small companies and organizations. The private sector is pointing to jobs recovery and small-business hiring has increased. “Just because you haven’t heard of a particular company, doesn’t mean it won’t provide you a valuable first step that leads to a successful ca- reer.”
Richards offers 2010 graduates these additional tips for getting ahead in the job search:
Leave no stone unturned. While it’s painful to admit, the per-
fect job will likely not fall into your lap immediately. For many, it will be sever- al months of pounding the pavement. Don’t rely solely on your school’s ca- reer center. While they’ll provide tre- mendous support, go to both big and small job boards as well as niche sites. Follow professional organizations and career help Web sites via Twitter. You’ll be surprised at what you’ll learn and the helpful people you’ll come in con- tact with.
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