Job Seeker Resources

Job & Career News:

10 National Universities Producing the Most Interns - Facing an extremely competitive job market, more college students than ever are seeking internships to supplement their coursework with on the job experience. U.S. News recently reported on the top 10 undergraduate schools that had the highest rates of graduating seniors with internship experience. Read more here

 

Using Facebook to Help You Find a Job - You are probably not surprised to hear that over 60 percent of successful job seekers find jobs though social connections. In a Nightline interview this week Facebook COO, Sheryl Sandberg, discussed other ways job seekers can use Facebook to help them land a job. Over nine million businesses have Facebook pages, making it an ideal platform for researching potential employers. Sandberg also pointed out that the Facebook ads that display on your wall are not used solely for businesses. Consider promoting yourself to targeted employers based on your skills or the type of job you are searching for. Read the interview and watch the video here

 

Secrets to Online Job Hunting - Signing up for online job boards may be less strenuous than pounding the pavement with your resume. But you still need to make an effort to ensure your e-resume gets noticed by employers. Read More

 

The Top 10 Skills Employers Want - The list may surprise you. All of the skills and qualities on employers' most-wanted list are the transferable "soft" skills workers use in every position, in every industry and on every job, both temporary and permanent. Read More

 

How a Good Candidate Clears the H.R. Hurdles - How do you persuade a company to hire you when the laws of supply and demand are against you? Get some ideas from this New York Times article. Read More

 

Seasoned Workers - Can You Change your Career After 40? - This article shows you how to make the most of your job and life experience. Read More

 

They're Hired! - We were encouraged by this Boston Globe Magazine Article which gives lessons from six determined jobseekers who tell how they found new jobs in this tough economy. Read More

 

Best Job Markets for Recent College Grads - Recent college grads can find themselves at a disadvantage as employers look for candidates with more experience. But they may stand out as being flexible in considering relocation or switching careers to follow that top job. Business Week researched the best states for your industry. Read More

 

Summer Job Tips for Teens - AboutJobs.com Inc Co-Founder, Jeff Allen, discussed summer employment opportunities for teens on The Today Show including tips on available jobs, work permits, internships, and more. Watch the Interview

 

Cover Letters:

Tips and Hints on Writing an Effective Cover Letter

 

Following Your Bliss:

 

Teen Work Permits:

The Inside Scoop - Teen Work Permits

The Inside Scoop - Teen Work Permits - 14-15 Year-Olds

The Inside Scoop - Teen Work Permits - Under 14 Years of Age

U.S. Department of Labor - Youth Labor

Internships in the News:

From Internship to Career: Leap Ahead in the Job Market

Summer Internships: A look in the Real Word

Top Ten Tips for Finding Your Dream Internship

International Employment Advice:

Tips for International Employment: What You Must Know

The AboutJobs.com Country-By-Country Guide: For Work Permit and Visa Information

The Skinny on Work Visas in the USA

U.S. Summer Jobs Less Tempting to Foreigners - Visa Costs, Post-9/11 Rules Discourage Many

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