College Central Podcasts: Career and Job Search Advice

Job seekers may have more to offer an employer than they realize. Transferable skills enable you to capitalize on previous, even if limited, work experience; enhance your candidacy when crafting cover letters and resumes; and be a more confident and capable employee.

Been there? Done it? Now share it! Be a mentor. Use your experience to help others find their potential. You'll give something back, contribute to the future, and educate others while broadening your own mind.

Starting a new job is like moving to a new school. If it's your first real job, expect plenty of excitement and nerves. As you transition from classroom to cubicle, or whatever your new job environment may be, here's how to get off the starting block without stumbling.

Whether you're leaving your job by choice or by chance, handle your departure with grace and tact. How you choose to close one chapter in your life can have an impact on how you begin another.

Congratulations! You passed the cover letter and resume tests, landing an interview with the company of your choice. What could go wrong? Answer: Plenty. Here are tips to help you ace the interview and stand out from the competition.

More and more young grads and job seekers are boomeranging back to Mom and Dad. While there may be perks to living at home, your objective is to find a job and build a career. Here's how to stay focused on your job search and avoid becoming a fixture in your parents' house.

Career portfolios are proof of your potential and validate the claims you make in your resume and cover letter. As powerful self-marketing tools, they can even help you get hired sooner. Here's how to create an informative biographical record and online portrait of you.

Interview questions serve one purpose: To help employers better determine how well a match you are for the company. However, this does not mean employers have an open license to inquire freely about anything they choose.

Recruiters scouting for the most qualified candidates are as intent on screening people out as they are in letting them in. Don't make the elimination process any easier by committing the following job fair mistakes.

Your resume, like your cover letter, must be perfect in both appearance and content. Period. Both should catch the eye of recruiters by your credentials, not by distractions. To create an effective resume, know the taboos, not just the to-do's.

Clothes say a lot about you. And while they may not make the man, they certainly make an impression. That means, no matter how solid your credentials, you still want to look professional for your interview.

As an employee, it's your job to be efficient and effective when emailing for business. The Internet is a public forum, so familiarize yourself with online protocol and manners. Remember, there is no "Un-Send," and business professionals aren't always forgiving.

Job fairs can be crucial when it comes to finding employment opportunities. Here's how to successfully interact one-on-one with recruiters, gather details and leads firsthand, and present your resume and credentials, all in one place!

The interview is where your credentials, credibility, and confidence create career success. After all, you've practiced and know your material. Now focus on these tips for a positive interview experience.

Keywords are vital in helping employers find your resume in job searches. So, choose your words wisely: keyword-rich resumes help you pass that screening firewall for a better chance at an interview. Remember, 90% of success is just showing up!