Many people assume their careers will follow a kind of natural progression. For example, many recent college graduates find and accept entry-level employment opportunities. They expect that within one or two years, with a lot of hard work, they will receive promotions to the next level within the company. To achieve the maximum number of employment opportunities, however, you may want to take extra steps.
Managers and supervisors often look for specific criteria when selecting people in entry-level or lower-level positions to fill open employment opportunities. In order to put yourself in line for soon-to-be available employment opportunities within your company, follow some of these simple suggestions which may be the key to getting the boost you need. Read the rest of this entry »
When choosing your career path after college you can increase the opportunities available by choosing a standout company in your industry. BusinessWeek released a list of “Best Places to Launch a Career 2007“. This list weighs several factors, including pay and benefits, comparing it to a survey of most desired employers by US college undergraduates. We’ve provided a small overview of the list, broken down by industry
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Kiplinger.com recently compiled a list of the top five cities to live in for young singles. The two most important criteria were affordable rental housing and ample entertainment opportunities – a high number of bars, restaurants and night spots per capita. Additionally, Kiplinger chose the following metro areas because they had a few common themes. These themes included a large “creative class” of scientists, architects, writers, artists and entertainers. Each area also demonstrated job growth and per capita income growth. Finally, tolerance and diversity were considered.
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