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Front Page(again)

Mon, 01 Jun 2009 14:55:04 +0000

Today I was featured on the front page of the Lowell Sun. I met Kathleen at a food bloggers meetup a few wees ago, and she decided to write an article about my experiences finding a job using social media. In our interview we discussed the concept of a digital resume, ‘googleability’, twitter updates, and digital delivery of a paper resume.

Read the article at www.lowellsun.com

The Curse of the Class of 2009

David Gallant — Fri, 15 May 2009 17:42:32 +0000

www.WSJ.com

The bad news for this spring’s college graduates is that they’re entering the toughest labor market in at least 25 years.

The worse news: Even those who land jobs will likely suffer lower wages for a decade or more compared to those lucky enough to graduate in better times, studies show.

Andrew Friedson graduated last year from the University of Maryland with a degree in government and politics and a stint as student-body president on his résumé. After working on Barack Obama’s presidential campaign for a few months, Mr. Friedson hoped to get a position in the new administration. When that didn’t pan out he looked for jobs on Capitol Hill. No luck there, either.

So now, instead of learning about policymaking and legislation, he’s earning about $1,250 a month as a high-school tutor and a part-time fundraiser for Hillel, a Jewish campus organization. To save money, he’s living with his parents.

www.WSJ.com

Dan Klamm’s Career Blog for College Students

David Gallant — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 12:20:26 +0000

I was tipped off about this great career blog for current college students. Dan is a graudate of Syracuse in New York, and is now an employee of the university. He writes about personal branding, online presence, and development services. For those looking for specific examples and to-do lists to succeed after college, Dan’s website is a great resource.

Visit Dan Klamm’s Career Blog for College Students

College Newspaper Article: Social Media Impacts

David Gallant — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 13:56:35 +0000

Our founder David Gallant was just featured in an article by his college newspaper. He finished with his undergraduate classes in December 2008, and will be walking for their commencement ceremony in May of 2009.

The New Hampshire Newspaper

Mitx Digital Combine

David Gallant — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 12:28:35 +0000

At this event, participating companies have the opportunity to showcase their capabilities, and talk to current or future individuals in the digital industry. Job seekers have the opportunity to attend a series of afternoon panels designed specifically to educate them with the skills they need to stay competitive in today’s market.

Who Should Attend:

* Job seekers who want to understand the techniques,
game plans and strategies to be competitive
* Recent grads, college seniors or seasoned professionals
interested in marketing, media, planning, sales, web
design and development, creative, SEO, information
architecture and more
* Employers who need to scout the best talent on the field

It’s Not You.. It’s The Economy

David Gallant — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 19:07:38 +0000

Time for a reality check: Your lack of progress in your job search isn’t due to any personal or professional deficiency, says Executive Recruiter Mark Jaffe.

Yesterday I got a press release from one Mark Jaffe, an executive recruiter with Wyatt & Jaffe. The sarcasm-laden pitch addressed the fear and desperation that have seized many job-seekers because of the recession. It also offered Jaffe’s advice for staying confident and making a good impression on potential employers.

One of Jaffe’s tips stood out, and I thought it was worth sharing. It was to not take rejection in your job search personally. His press release notes:

http://advice.cio.com

How College Graduates Can Land That Job Offer

David Gallant — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 12:43:09 +0000

College seniors are graduating in one of the toughest job markets in history. Employers are looking to cut college hiring 22% this year, according to research done by the National Association of Colleges and Employers.

Fortunately, not all the news is bad. Career experts say there are still opportunities in this market, especially for those who start the job search early and keep up the momentum.

“The worst mistake to make right now is to let yourself become paralyzed because of the recession”, said Generation Y career counselor Lindsay Pollack. “The more actions you take to find a job, the better your results will be,” Pollack said.

Read here:

www.foxbusiness.com

Create Your Own Network

David Gallant — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 01:11:16 +0000

LinkedIn is a great way to throw your resume around if you’re a recent college grad, but don’t stop there – Create an online Social network, even create a blog about your experience and interviews, it can only help you land a job after school. By introducing yourself in a professional manner online, your chances increase that someone will contact you about a open position. Recent graduates just need to know where to start.. with all the web sites out there – where do you start? You can try Jobpile – an aggregate of jobs posted on the Internet and located at: http://www.artypapers.com/jobpile Although this is a good resource, you should never rely on going to a web site, but making the web come to you by creating your own personal network – you can do it!