What’s New for Jobseekers?

“But I’m only a Junior.  There aren’t any jobs out there anyway.  Why do I need to think about this now?”

The economy is turning around, slowly but surely. Whether you’re a sophomore or a senior, recruiters are looking at the candidate pool-  they’re not just waiting and watching either.  They’re investing in their Employer Brand, preparing for economic up-tic.  In much the same way that pro baseball scouts pay attention to high school talent, recruiters (and their “alumni champions”) are paying attention to college sophomores and juniors, developing a pipeline of viable candidates for the eventual recovery. 

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Being the largest career network specializing in entry-level recruitment, we thought it would be fun to share our first working experiences. From de-tasseling corn to dressing up as Bugs Bunny, we all had to start somewhere!

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It’s been said that landing a good job as a college student or recent graduate has been increasingly difficult in our current economic climate. AfterCollege has once again researched the top metro areas across the country to counter this issue with a new focus on physical therapists. The following list of the top 25 cities and surrounding areas provide various points we thought would help college students and recent graduates who are looking for opportunities in physical therapy. AfterCollege is bridging the employment gap with its research once again.

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Tax Benefits for Job Seekers Check out IRS Publication 529, Miscellaneous Deductions. This publication is available on the IRS Web site, IRS.gov

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Finding a good jobs in the current economy is not easy, even for candidates who have traditionally been in high demand. AfterCollege researched the top metro areas for electrical engineers to begin their careers. What follows is a list of the top 10 cities and surrounding areas based various points we thought would be relevant for college students and recent graduates looking for opportunities in electrical engineering.

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A high GPA does not necessarily mean you’re smarter, but it is one of the few indicators of academic ability and potentially an indicator of intelligence.

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AfterCollege receives thousands of emails and over the years we’ve received some interesting nuggets. Here are some of our favorites, as chosen by the team at AfterCollege.

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All of us at AfterCollege are proud of Hershaw Davis, President of the Maryland Association of Nursing Students, one of our partnering organizations. Hershaw was at the White House on Wednesday night and participated in ABC Prime Time’s ‘Prescription for America’ discussion with President Barack Obama, Diane Sawyer, and Charles Gibson.

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AfterCollege is pleased to introduce “Answers”! This new feature allows you network with other like minded individuals by asking alumni, peers and faculty that are part of your career network for practical advice and real word insights.  If you’re a program graduate, Answers provides an opportunity to stay connected to your alma mater and share your knowledge and expertise with current students.

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So you have an impressive resume and you’re sure you nailed the interview. Now you can sit back and just wait, right? Wrong. There’s one more step to the job search process that many overlook: The thank you letter. With only about 5% of applicants sending thank you notes after an interview, this simple act of kindness might make or break your chances of landing the job of your dreams.

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