I went back on CNBC for my third appearance this afternoon on “Power Lunch” with Tyler Mathisen, the co-anchor. This segment was based on the recent research study I worked on with Beyond.com called the “Multi-generational Job Search“. It was our second year fielding the study and this time is was far more interesting an extensive […]
Students Can’t Rely On Career Centers To Get Jobs
Gone are the days that students can rely on their college career centers to prepare them for the real world — now it’s on them. Students have to be accountable for their careers and seek out events, alumni and opportunities on their own. In a new study by my company and Internmatch.com, we found that […]
My 10 Best Pieces of Career Advice for College Graduates
Giving advice to college graduates is extremely important to me because I was one of them and even though the economy was better back in 2006, it took me eight months to find a marketing job. I succeeded because I started six months before graduation, collected eight internships, seven leadership positions on campus and graduated […]
Should Non-Compete Agreements Be Illegal?
Many employers force employees to sign non-compete agreements before they start work in order to protect them and their intellectual property. A non-compete is a legal agreement where you agree not to enter into or start a similar profession or trade in competition against your employer. This agreement has been around since before I was […]
ROI Nation: Why Your Entire Career Depends on Proving Yourself
Due to the poor economy, globalization and automation, corporations aren’t willing to take any hiring risks anymore and they are demanding more for their money. This is especially true because replacing you costs them a lot of money and time, from job advertising costs to training. Today, professionals have to constantly justify their worth to […]
5 Requirements to Get a Job in 2013
As we get ready for 2013, I know a lot of you are still looking for a job. Others are employed but unhappy and looking elsewhere. That is why today I bring you the five requirements of a successful job search in 2013 (and beyond). If you’re able to do these five things, you will […]