Newswise — Write a resume with purpose: a how-to for new gradsNew graduates will soon hit the streets looking for jobs, and competition is tough. It is important to stand out from the crowd, sum up your skills and craft a resume for the job you want. Call on friends and family to help make sure your resume is mistake-free. Career specialist Wes Lybrand gives his list of pointers to create a winning resume.
Who’s hiring? New grads see brighter job market in 2015Employers plan to hire nearly 10 percent more new graduates from the class of 2015 than they did from 2014, and high-demand degrees include engineering, computer science, business and accounting. More jobs are offered this spring for new grads, but students still in school should prepare for the job hunt before they graduate, says Joy Jones with UAB Career and Professional Development in this article.
Your social media footprint: friend or foe?Technology has changed the way people interact, but there is one rule it cannot change: First impressions matter. When students set out as job seekers, it is important they remember that a prospective employer’s first impression of them is often lasting. In fact, that first impression can set the stage for something else that lasts: their professional reputation. Suzanne Scott-Trammell gives advice on how to keep your social media accounts and your reputation clean and classy when searching for a job.
How to get the internship you wantInternships are today’s entry-level jobs, and at least 65 percent of students who intern receive job offers. Gaining professional experience while still a student is essential for today’s job market. But to land that plum opportunity, students must be proactive in their search, be aware of the skills needed and be able to learn how to gain those skills. In this article, UAB Career and Professional Development Executive Director Suzanne Scott-Trammell explains.
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