March 2010

Three staff members share their encounters with the real world

Only 25% of jobs make it into the newspapers or onto job posting boards. Ads cost money–it makes sense to spend 75% of your time applying directly to employers, and only 25% of your time answering ads. Spend the time. While you are in school, make two calls a day. If you do it right,

289 of 373 members of the graduating class are represented in this report. 96% are involved in post-graduate education, working, full time volunteers, or are not looking for work within six months of graduation. 26% are in graduate school or post graduate education62% are working (77% of these are employed in a field directly related

Never answer a question with a simple “yes” or “no.” Use every question as an opportunity to explain why you are perfect for the open position. Use every past work experience, no matter how small, to its fullest potential by highlighting specific aspects of it that will help you succeed in the field–even if the