Although it may be tempting to take the ostrich approach to the current reality that is the job market, fight the urge to stick your head in the sand and not take action.  Here’s an easy way to do something:  take advantage of on-campus recruiting visits.  The next recruiting event will be from New York Life, the nation’s oldest and largest mutual life insurance company, on Tuesday, January 27th from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Career Development Center Resource Room, 1st Floor of Ward Hall.  Appointments aren’t necessary - stop by and talk with an employer who is hiring!

Are you preparing to graduate and experiencing waves of panic about the job market?  Don’t let the anxiety overtake you and paralyze you into inaction!  As is true now more than ever, the more time and meaningful effort you invest, the better your chances of not only securing a job, but also of finding fufillment and satisfaction in your work.  The tightening job market will require you to step up your game:  you must know yourself and what you have to offer an employer, you must be able to effectively market yourself both in writing and in person, and you should do some research to determine who is hiring and what they are looking for in a new hire.  This article from the National Association of Colleges and Employers is a great place to start:  http://www.jobweb.com/studentarticles.aspx?id=2121

Check back during the upcoming months for tips and information to prepare yourself for the 2009 job search!     �

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