Class of 2016 college graduates at the bachelor’s degree level are projected to total 1,861,000 according to The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). If you are a new college grad, that represents a lot of job competition. The good news: not all of those graduates will be seeking Read More >
Facing the Music: 3 Style Tips that Tune You Up for Interview Success
Men may have that James Dean, daydream look in their eyes and women may adorn that red lip classic thing that they like, but Taylor Swift’s assertion that “we never go out of Style” seemed to skip a beat among a select group of interviewees. Just when I think Read More >
7 Steps for Converting Applications to Interviews
Recently my daughter and I were shopping for shoes when I overheard her tell the store owner that I helped new graduates find jobs. As he walked towards me, I instantly knew what was coming, another employer telling me how hard it was to hire qualified employees. The only conversation Read More >
Calling All Registered Nursing Students!
If you are currently in a University studying to be a Registered Nurse, then you may want to “chart” these tips as you progress through your program. You should refer to my previous CDI blog post for new grads >>> how best to showcase your education. Here, I’ll encourage those Read More >
5 New Grad Resume Writing Tips
It's that time of year when university and college graduates are eager to secure their first professional opportunity. After two, three, four or more years, the excitement is probably equal to the anxiety of landing your first "real" job. If the career center at your school has qualified professionals on Read More >
Free Job Search e-book
The ultimate job seeker resource! CDI’s Supercharge Your Job Search is a free, 75-page e-book packed with top advice from 49 global experts including award-winning, certified career coaches and resume writers. Instantly download your free copy (no signup necessary)>> Read More >