Who has time to study?

Typical academic year for a student:
1. Sundays-52, Sundays in a year, you know Sundays are for rest. Days left 313.
2. Summer holidays-50 where weather is very hot and difficult to study.Days left 263.
3. 8 hours daily sleep- 130 days GONE. Days left 141.
4. 1 hour for daily playing- (good for health) means 15 days. Days left 126.

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Navy seals are recruiting extreme sports candidates

With sweat soaking his tattered tank top, Petty Officer 1st Class David Goggins hit the finish-line tape high on the slopes of Mount Whitney. He took fifth place Tuesday in a 30-hour foot race from the floor of Death Valley.
For Goggins, a Navy SEAL based in Coronado, running a 135-mile ultra-marathon in 120-degree heat across a desert and three mountain ranges is more than an adventure.
It’s a job.

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Another New Trend in Staffing Agencies

Another new trend that you may not be aware of with staffing agencies is that they now offer their own benefits packages. I imagine people aren’t getting those temp-to-perm assignments as much as they did in the past. Or maybe there are more people who simply like the variety of working as temps. Whatever the reason, I am glad.
I can work as a temp and still have medical and dental coverage until I find permanent placement somewhere. I don’t know how good the coverage is because I have not, yet, had occasion to use it. I am inclined to think that it is on a par with most other places these days. Still, even lousy insurance is better than no insurance at all.

That Intrigues Me

So I was on a temporary hiatus from blogging because I was in DC learning about public policy issues and economy and meeting truly interesting and intelligent people from all around the world. It was a very interesting experience that helped me appreciate the words “liberty,” “freedom,” and “reality.” Long story. Anyway, I’m back IN reality—thank goodness—and so the world has returned in full force. I’ve been thinking lately that I need more hobbies. You know, things to fill my time when I’m not at work and not with friends. Surprisingly, there are a lot of things I don’t know how to do and have always wanted to try or learn and as an “adult” (which I am now, unfortunately) I’ve decided to fulfill my personal life as well as my professional life. I seriously think that is what a lot of people forget about and then they get stressed out, which leads to ulcers, and then the eventual mid-life crisis. I bet if they had taken the time to excel in their personal lives as well as their professional lives, they’d be much happier and much more grounded. I might be exaggerating, but I just bought a journal the other day and some string to go with my knitting needles, and I have to say that I’m having a lot of fun. Perhaps next week I’ll try juggling.

Crazy

Well, the scores are in, and apparently I’m too crazy to be an employee.
I went back to the company that made me do a 50 page psychological test when I applied. Even though the automated response e-mail said I’d be considered for 90 days after I applied, I wanted to double check since they had already lost my first application.
However, even though it had been less than a week since I applied, they already knew some things. I had scored a “yellow” on the test, meaning they wouldn’t even consider me for an interview.
The lady was very nice about the whole thing, though. She told me to do the entire thing (again) but this time only choose answers of “strongly agree” or “strongly disagree”. Those, apparently, are the two key answers to getting a job. There is no middle ground.
I wasn’t aware that there were only two answers for every question. I didn’t think life was that black and white. Stupid elitist jerks. To lie on a psychological test just doesn’t feel right.

Unemployment

One of the most daunting situations a job seeker can encounter is unemployment. On one hand, a brief period of joblessness can be a welcome break from the 9 to 5 grind. On the other hand, there is the stark reality of unpaid bills, falling behind in rent payments, and trying to retain your sense of self worth in a society that measures your value by what you do for a living.
When dealing with the prospect of unemployment, the two things you need are a good attitude and perseverance. I myself am currently going through a period of temporary unemployment, as I wait for a new temp job to come through. On a daily basis I try to maintain a positive outlook, reminding myself that I’m still far better off than the majority of people living in third world countries. I also remind myself of fun things I can do to fill up my idle time: read, write, take up old hobbies, etc.
As far as perseverance is concerned, I keep applying to jobs and calling my temp agency on a regular basis. I constantly remind myself that somewhere out there, there is a job waiting for me.

F.Y.I.- Internships

Last week, I told you that I would let you know, “What They Never Tell You About Internships.” Well, I just finished reading the article from my newsletter and here is what it said. While an internship can be a difference maker in a successful job search, it may also pose a question: why would anyone want to work for a company other than the one he or she has interned for? A company may offer an intern a post-graduation full-time position, which is exactly what you want, right, or is it? Yes, a full-time position may reduce the stress of finding a job for the while, but you may want to think about how it may limit any opportunities for the future. This article says working for one company may seem like marrying the first and only person you ever dated. Now, this may be an apples and oranges type of comparison, but there may be a point. Now don’t get me wrong, if I were to intern for a company and it offered me job security, I would probably take it if it was something that offered me what I wanted for the future. The article re-emphasizes this idea.
While interning for one company, most students consider other options for potential employment as well. However, other companies may wonder why you would not accept an offer from the one you are interning for. The article says to have a quick, intelligent response to this question so as not to look like “unwanted leftovers” from someone else’s internship program. If you have an opportunity to stay within your company after graduation, consider telling other prospective employers this fact and why you chose to look outside of your company.
When opportunity knocks for long-term employment, you, the intern, are in a great position. Because you have an offer in the bag, you can explore other opportunities to find better offers. Next thing you know, the competition for your services increases as a potential employer for a variety of companies. Take advantage of the time you have to make a wise decision, but remember not to put it off past the response request date.

CollegeRecruiter.com Partnership With Wetjello Transforms Job Postings from Text-only to Multimedia (July 31, 2006 Press Release)

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Minneapolis, Minnesota — July 31, 2006 — CollegeRecruiter.com’s strategic partnership with RecruiTV will allow employers to transform their text-only job posting ads on CollegeRecruiter.com and the 15,000 niche career sites in its network into multimedia recruitment ads that will allow entry level job seekers to read about job openings but also to learn about the employer, its employees, and its culture through the sights and sounds made possible through video.

“One of the welcome challenges of working with Gen Y candidates is that their technical skills, knowledge, and expectations surpass those of any other age group,” said Steven Rothberg, President and Founder of CollegeRecruiter.com, the highest traffic career site used by job hunting students and recent graduates and the employers who want to hire them. “The students and recent graduates who use our site understand that they should choose an employment opportunity based upon their competencies, interests, and values. Traditional text-only job postings are almost always written by the employer with only the needs and wants of the employer stated. These requirements and job duties may allow candidates to determine if the position lines up with their competencies but almost never allow candidates to determine if the position also lines up with their interests and values. Video does that because it forces and enables employers to showcase important factors such as their place of work, the team members with whom the candidates will work, and the culture of the organization. While some employers are starting to add recruitment videos to their own web sites, virtually none have been able to add those same videos to their job posting ads on career sites such as CollegeRecruiter.com because the process was so difficult and the cost so high. Until now. RecruiTV makes it easy, fast, and inexpensive. We’re thrilled to be working with them.”

“We’re excited to provide a leading technology and video community platform for CollegeRecruiter.com employers and its community of students and college graduates. The use and creation of on-line video has arrived with broadband technology and the widespread use of video in the marketplace today. Candidates and employers benefit tremendously from the use of recruitment videos because they bring a more personal element to the recruiting lifecycle”, said Peter J. Altieri, Chief Executive Officer of RecruiTV by Wetjello.

Although the partnership between CollegeRecruiter.com and Wetjello was just implemented, three leading employers of college students and recent graduates have already upgraded their job postings on the CollegeRecruiter.com by adding video: Central Intelligence Agency, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, and RadioShack.

About Wetjello/RecruiTV

Wetjello/RecruiTV is empowering employers and candidates to utilize video as a key component in the on-line recruitment process. Wetjello/RecruiTV develops and provides state-of-the-art online video recruitment solutions and services. The company is privately owned and based in the suburbs of Chicago, Illinois. More information about Wetjello/RecruiTV is available at http://www.wetjello.com/AboutUs.aspx.

About CollegeRecruiter.com

CollegeRecruiter.com is the highest traffic career site used by job hunting students and recent graduates and the employers who want to hire them. The CollegeRecruiter.com network of career sites is used by 5,000,000 visitors per month to find part-time positions, summer jobs, internships and career opportunities. CollegeRecruiter.com features tens of thousands of job openings and thousands of pages of employment-related articles and Ask the Experts questions and answers. Further information about CollegeRecruiter.com is available at http://www.CollegeRecruiter.com/pages/press-room.php.

CONTACT INFO:
CollegeRecruiter.com
Steven Rothberg
3109 W 50 St Ste 121
Minneapolis, MN 55410-2102
USA
Phone: 800-835-4989
Fax: 702-537-2227
Steven@CollegeRecruiter.com
http://www.CollegeRecruiter.com

Public Relations/Public Affairs Resume

KEYWORDS
Government, PR, public relations, marketing, market, communications,
SUMMARY
Seeking a communications position where more than four years of experience
will contribute. Proven skills in client services, marketing and government.
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
* Communications * Articulate, comfortable giving presentations to large
groups and speaking to the press. Enjoy and excel at establishing rapport.
* Problem Solving * Proven success finding right solutions for clients by
organizing and analyzing complex situations.
* Client Services * Consistently cited by customers for superior service. My
perseverance and enthusiasm leads to repeat business.
EXPERIENCE
Sales and Marketing Rep: XYZ Rent-A-Car, Any City, Any State (1996-present).
Manage and open new accounts with major insurance carriers and car
dealerships. Do accounting, manage reservation schedule, train new employees
and handle daily operations for fleet of 300 cars. Promoted after six months on
job; perfect attendance. Clients note my professionalism, courtesy and
willingness to go above and beyond. Skilled at resolving customer complaints.
Sales and Marketing Rep:XYZ Inc., Any City, Any State (1995-1996).
Sold custom graphics in XYZ territory. Making cold calls,
worked with clients to identify and fill needs for signage.
Successfully opened four to six new accounts monthly. Skilled at
price bids and consultative sales. Ensured repeat business through
superior service and problem solving.
Account Manager: XYZ Studios, Any City, Any State (1994).
Managed 40 accounts while selling licensed sports merchandise to
stadiums and mass merchants in nine-state region. Opened new
accounts at Any Fields and Stadiums, etc.
My cold call skills helped sell up to $20,000 monthly. Excelled by
making effective presentations and putting buyers at ease, ensuring
repeat business.
Operations Director: XYZ for Governor, Any City, Any State (1994).
Managed 12-40 volunteers daily and during convention. Long hours of work
organizing and communicating with diverse audiences. Prepped candidate for
appearances; handled press duties. Praised by candidate for my skills and effort.
Media/Special Events Coordinator: XYZ for Mayor,
Any City, Any State (1993).
Managed up to six volunteers daily. Made frequent cold calls to
raise funds; coordinated fund-raising events. Wrote effective press
releases. Sat in on interviews and debates to assist candidate.
EDUCATION
BA: Political Science, University of XYZ, Any City, Any State (1992).
Communications/PR == 4 yrs exp

The Automatic Soldier

Before you leave for Basic Training you will fill out lots of paperwork. The best piece of advice I could give you is to create your own investment account and savings plan now while you are home. Here is why.

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