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Job Search Tips: Recent Grads – Knowing Your Salary Requirement to Land That Job

May 2nd, 2012

By George Gallagher

When you finally get to walk across that stage and you can officially call yourself a graduate, reality begins to set in. Soon you begin to realize that you need to do something with that degree and go out and join corporate America. During your job search, you must realize one thing first, you are new to this working world, and employers pay for experience. Chances are you will more than likely have to start out at with an entry level salary. Keep this fact in mind when applying for jobs so you will be able to apply and negotiate in a realistic manner. » Read more: Job Search Tips: Recent Grads – Knowing Your Salary Requirement to Land That Job

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Job Opportunities: Graduating? Check Out These 13 Jobs

May 1st, 2012

By J. Cheesman

The job market has been tough for everyone the last few years, but recent college graduates have had it worse than most. Luckily, this year 1.7 million graduates will still have plenty of opportunities to find work.

Two separate reports found that employers are planning to hire more college graduates this year. One report, from NACE, shows that companies will increase hiring of new graduates by 10 percent this spring.  However, that growth rate is slower than the 21 percent increase between 2010 and 2011.

The next report, from CERISU, found that hiring of 2011-2012 graduates with bachelor’s degrees will grow by 7 percent. That is also slightly slower than the previous year, when hiring rose by 10 percent. » Read more: Job Opportunities: Graduating? Check Out These 13 Jobs

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Interviews: How Research Can Help You Nail Your Marketing Job Interview

April 27th, 2012

By  Justin Premick

Competition for quality jobs is tough in any field. However, the stakes and competition aren’t the same for every position – some positions require you to really bring your “A” game if you want to land them.

Nowhere is this more true than in marketing. The hiring process is essentially an audition of your marketing skills: can you persuade someone to hire you?

I’ve hired for a number of marketing jobs over the years. I’ve found that top candidates approach interviews not as employees trying to get hired, but as consultants trying to land a client.

How can you use this approach to land your marketing job?

It’s All About the Research

A great consultant wouldn’t walk into a pitch not knowing much about their potential client, would they? » Read more: Interviews: How Research Can Help You Nail Your Marketing Job Interview

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