Author: Mei Lu, CEO, Jobfully.com

Action Items for New College Grads Looking for Work

Complete Index, Job trends, Online presence, Recent Grads, Strategic adviceMei Lu, CEO, Jobfully.comLeave a comment

In our last blog, we went over some food for thoughts for new college graduates to identify a clear and focused entry into the job market.  Today, we will talk about what actions new college graduate can take once they have a good idea on what they are looking for in today’s job market.

Sanitize web image. Potential employers are increasingly Goggling candidates, looking at their Facebook pages and LinkedIn profile. College students are particularly vulnerable to getting a bad “web reputation”. As job seekers, they must do everything possible to clean up their web image, removing or privatizing photos and other content and also creating a positive web presence through a LinkedIn Profile, a professional blog or a professional web page.

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Job Seeking for New College Grads

Complete Index, Job trends, Marketing Yourself, Preparation, Recent GradsMei Lu, CEO, Jobfully.comLeave a comment

A challenging job market awaits the tens of thousands of college graduates who receive their diplomas this month.  One recent estimate is that 17% of people ages 20 to 24 do not have a job and two million college graduates are unemployed. The good news is that the job market for recent college grads is improving, with hiring up 5% according to the National Association of Colleges and Employers.  Even with less than ideal numbers, there is much new college graduates can do to find fulfilling employment.

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Sorting Through Reports on Job and Employment Trends

Complete Index, Job trends, News reports, Preparation and PlanningMei Lu, CEO, Jobfully.com1 Comment

It seems every day there is a news item about unemployment numbers, hiring trends, layoffs or the possibility of recovery. Last week the Wall Street Journal reported “Job Gains Speed Up and More Seek Work”.  The New York Times had a similar report, Economy Gains Impetus as U.S. Adds 290,000 Jobs, showing that, although 290,000 jobs were added, the unemployment number also went up.  So what is a job seeker to do with all this news? Some suggestions for riding the hiring trends roller coaster:

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Trends In Recruiting, Part Three

Blogging, Complete Index, LinkedIn, Online presence, Recruiters, Social Networking, TwitterMei Lu, CEO, Jobfully.comLeave a comment

In our final report on recruiting trends for 2010, we look at the hottest area for recruiters and how to make it the hottest area for job seekers.  Earlier we looked at a new LinkedIn Survey of recruiters that shows spending on job boards and staffing firms is down. It also shows recruiters are keeping a pipeline of qualified candidates and that the emphasis now is on quality hires rather than quick hires.

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Spring Cleaning Your Job Search

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Spring is a time for cleaning out cupboards, flinging open windows, and freshening up.  With new life all around, a Wall Street Journal article this week reports renewed optimism among job seekers, along with reports of more interest and interviews with employers.  

Just as you spring clean your home, maybe it’s time to spring clean your job search and hit the market fresh and ready for success. Five quick ideas to capitalize on improved hiring conditions this spring:

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