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New college grads are often at a loss about how to find work and/or start a new career. Staffing agencies generally offer a variety of hiring options, including temporary, temporary-to-permanent, and direct hire positions and can be an excellent option.

So you've recently graduated and you think you've got what it takes to steal the job interview. Here are a few notes that you may want to look over before you walk into your future boss' office.

Support, support, support! Without this, and a little guidance, a college grad could easily become stressed out when they discover the realities of the job market and life on their own.

A humorous look at the college life from the parental point of view.

Recent reports from Challenger, Gray & Christmas; CareerBuilder.com and the National Association of Colleges and Employers appear to contradict each other about job prospects for the 2007 college grad.

In today's fast-paced society, companies are often looking for employees with previous experience. How is a new college graduate supposed to find work?!

My tips on how to find success in your college career.

So you received your degree in journalism. Now what? Reporter Kim Hartman takes you through her experience with journalism past college, gives practical advice from herself and other media professionals, and tackles controversial issues in the field.

After graduating college you are thrust into the real world. Sometimes that includes buying a house, but are you ready?

Millions of college students, grads and recent graduates seeking internships, co-ops and other career opportunities will pound the pavement and troll the on-line job boards over the next few months

Life after graduation can be intimidating, especially when the huge student loan bills start rolling in. This article details some ways to increase a recent grad's (or anyone's!) cash flow so that the bills don't seem quite so scary.

In a recent survey conducted by the National Association of Colleges and Employers, 52% of employers reported that they expected to hire more new college graduates in 2007 than they did in 2005-06.

Here are a few tips for those straight out of college who wish to pursue a job.

Should you move back home after you graduate?

In today's climate of insourcing and outsourcing and multiple careers over one person's lifetime, is the price of a four year degree worth it.

It is important that you have proper office etiquette when entering the business world. Here are a few tips to help you get started.

Helicopter parents appear to hover, always nearby to keep their children from harm or failure. But are they helping or harming their kids?

Although employers are projecting new college grad hiring to be up 16 percent this spring, the Class of 2008 should hit the ground running since the unemployment rate is inching up.

In Washington, D.C., it is not unusual to stumble upon information meant to be secret. Like military counterintelligence...

A real hero makes a split second decision and saves the lives of students in this true story from Virginia Tech's massacre.

Need to get to New York City now with only $12 in your pocket? Read this.

Just as you're set to graduate from college, you think you've got it all figured out when you discover you haven't got a clue. Or even any job prospects.

You holiday birthday people should stop feeling sorry for yourselves for a moment and try to muster up some empathy for us, your friends and family members. Do you know what a strain you are on our resources each and every year?

When did eating fish become so complicated? The hardest question to answer used to be whether you wanted it with lemon or pickled ginger. Now there are government advisories to treat your dinner like a superfund site.

Constructing an eye-catching resume isn't as difficult as you might think. Here are five easy steps to organizing and formatting the perfect resume, from weeding out extraneous information to naming your file.

The most exciting time for a young adult is finishing high school. Leaving the familiar position can be hard. The following recommendations of immediate things to do or not do will make for an easier transition into your new college life.

This is based on a recent high school grad's experience in the scholarship field, giving hard-learned advice on what others seeking financial aid should do BEFORE the school year begins.

You're moving to State College, Pennsylvania and want to avoid living in the heart of the downtown Penn State student areas. Here are some resources that you can check out from the privacy of your computer to help ensure that you don't end up hating your new digs.

Having attended Queens College for awhile now, both as an undergrad and now as a grad student, I've come to know a lot about the college and its annual salute to Black History Month.

College freshman may never make it to graduation due to several factors. These include poor high school prep for college, low motivation, inadequate career orientation, and the inability of the college to meet the needs of older, non-traditional students.

Check out this guide for a variety of college graduation gift ideas (in a variety of price ranges!). Use this advice and the recipient will surely be grateful for years to come.

A 30 million dollar opening weekend is a fantastic start for any movie, let alone one made by a first time writer and director. Yet, that's the success that recent Union grad Rawson Thurber ('97) is now enjoying.

If you or a relative are going off to live in an off-campus rental, here are the things that are most desired.

Here are some things you'll need to prepare for before and after you graduate.

How you can use Websites like Facebook and Myspace to land stories and gain access to journalism contacts.

When I first decided to leave my full-time teaching job, everyone thought I was nuts. They assumed I was having a difficult time to a recent death in my family and shook their heads sympathetically when I told them the news that I was quitting.

Tired of throwing money out the window on rent? Then buy! Can't afford the down payment? Yes you can!

Hillary Clinton is gathering up the women's vote effectively as she campaigns for upcoming party primaries. Why is that Hillary, who has been chided as sharp tongued and abrasive, finding the pickings easy among American women voters.

A guide to choosing a graduate school and some pointers to keep in mind to make the transition to graduate school go more smoothly.

Recently ousted Flavor of Love contestant Toastee sets the net abuzz with searches for Toastee Pics and Toastee Video

An overview of the site known as Myspace with thoughts on the potential legal implications associated with the use of the site.

Employers are more choosy about employees in they years following the millennium changeover, so job hunters need to be prepared to showcase their talents more efficiently than in the past. These tips will help any job seeker do just that.

Purchasing your first vehicle can be a daunting task. But shopping smartly can make the difference between cinching the deal and getting a clunker of a deal.

The recent scandal at Oral Roberts University alleges illegal political maneuvering, lavish spending by the Roberts family at the expense of students and donors, and hints at sexual misconduct. But what do the University's students, alumni, and employees think about it?

Buying college textbooks can be a killer on your wallet. Here are some tips that will hopefully lighten the blow.

Very often graduation gifts are offered as a token of congratulations, or meant to bestow luck on the recent graduate for his future and career.

An article that discusses why binge drinking continues to occur in spite of the adverse effects it has in the college atmosphere. Also, how binge drinking affects communication with friends, teammates, girlfriends, boyfriends, etc., in a social setting.

Gift giving guide

An easy-to-understand explanation of what it means to consolidate, how it helps you manage your debt, and why you should do it ASAP. Includes links for several lenders that I recommend you check out.