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Posted By: Kristy_postcollege job market for new college grads? - 04/03/09 01:12 AM
Is anyone having luck finding a first job out of college? I saw this article in the USA Today and it made me wonder if that's what you're seeing where you are?

College grads face worst market in years:

Comments?
Posted By: Lisa LowCarb Re: job market for new college grads? - 04/14/09 02:33 AM
I do think it's challenging for anyone looking for a job - but I also think many great jobs are out there. It requires more networking and resume tuning than previously.
I agree with Lisa. Finding a job is all about networking. The traditional way of finding a job looking through the newspaper will net very little results. Jobs are there, but you have to find a way to make your resume stand out above the rest.
A mediocre resume will probably net zero results.
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Posted By: soccerbabe Re: job market for new college grads? - 04/18/09 04:55 AM
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