In today's digital economy, your online activity matters. Your digital footprint can follow you for years. We spoke with experts about what this means and got their advice on how you can ensure you're leaving a positive footprint.
You’ve always been a numbers person. So why not use that to your advantage in your future career? Regardless of where your interests lie, there’s an opportunity for you to leverage your love of math to make a living. Learn more about seven options.
There are still some things you can be doing to invest in your future right now. Take a look at what these employers, business leaders, resume professionals and more are saying about skills to learn that will help you grow and complement your future resume.
We spoke with hiring managers, human resources experts and Rasmussen College career services advisors to learn more about how attendees can make the most out of a virtual career fair. Keep reading to learn more about what to expect and how to make it a successful experience.
Simply put, hard skills may get you an interview, but soft skills can help you get the job and keep it. But what are they and why are they so important? We enlisted the experts to help shed some light.
What does it really take to get a job after graduating? To help you understand the job hunt from the other side of the desk, we asked hiring managers what they see (and what they wished they saw) when hiring recent college graduates.
There are several types of job interviews out there these days. We asked the experts to identify some of the most common types of job interviews and what you need to do to adjust and excel in these formats.
We asked hiring managers to share the most cliché answers they encounter when interviewing job candidates. Hear what the folks in the hiring seats are sick of hearing, and their advice on how to craft a more impressive response.
More and more baby boomers are leaving the workplace. This is creating a dire need for skilled, younger workers to bridge the gap and fill these job openings. Keep reading to learn more about this predicament and find out how you can help remedy the shortage.
When you graduate from college and hit the job market, you probably don’t have a resume full of related job experience to rely on. But according to hiring managers, you might have more than you think.
We talked with a handful of hiring managers who shared their most shocking interview horror stories. Learn from their experiences so you won’t find yourself haunted by a bad interview!
33 percent of employers say they check a job candidate’s online presence. But what are they actually looking at? At what point in the interview process are they searching for candidates online? And what are they even looking for?
You don’t get nine lives in an interview, but here are nine expert interview tips that’ll help you always land on your feet. We understand interviews can be daunting, so we decided to lighten the mood with these furry felines.
If you’re considering a career change or are looking for your first job, you’ll be happy to hear that employers aren’t only concerned with technical skills. They’re also looking for transferable skills which can help indicate a candidate’s potential to develop on the job.
LinkedIn has become the premiere social networking site for professionals. We connected with professionals spanning several industries to identify some handy tips and tricks on leveraging this resource. Find out how to catch the eye of enticing employers!
It's no secret-the job search process has changed in the past decade. That means the skills you used to find a job in high school probably won't cut it today because the landscape of the entire workforce has evolved. Here's six digital literacy tips and tricks to help you navigate through this new world.
We've all heard about how LinkedIn can help you find a job, but did you know there are ways to leverage your favorite other social media networks in your job search? Here's some expert tips!
Job interviews should be taken seriously, but they don't need to be scary. It's all about preparation. Here, hiring experts and consultants share tips for interviewing that you don't want to overlook.
In an effort to help current and future accounting students, Rasmussen College on Jan. 23 hosted a live Google+ "Hangout on Air." The topics of the discussion ranged from academic accounting credentials to resume tips and everything in between. Check out the recap with video right here!
Does a higher level of education lead to more employment opportunities? We took a look at 21 separate industries to find out.
Critical thinking skills are extremely important in developing a successful career. In an effort to help you make sense of it all and finally get some answers, I broke down the six core critical thinking skills you need for your career to help you both understand why you need them and how you can develop them.
How long have you worked for your company? If you've reached the five-year mark, then you have already been with your employer longer than the average American stays with the same company. See how your professional career compares in the infographic below.
Rasmussen College wrapped up another successful Career and Networking Expo. Nearly 2,700 job seekers and employers came out on August 16, 2012 across Rasmussen College's 22 campuses. The Ocala campus had the biggest turnout with 316 students, graduates, employers and community members, followed by the Rockford campus with 260 attendees. Overall, attendance was up two percent from a year ago thanks to a strong showing from the community.
From tuition to books to those late night coffee runs, college can be pricey. Two-thirds of college students say they work part-time, sometimes even more to help pay for school. We took a look at some of the most popular part-time jobs for college students and how many hours they're working every week. You might even find a job that's right for you in our infographic below.
Being out of work or in transition of finding new work in an uncertain economy can be stressful and frustrating, but it does not have to be. Finding the perfect job is attainable, but you have to put in the work and effort and have faith that you will reach your destination. With the right tools, you can improve your search, broaden your networking opportunities and align yourself with a career that fits your skills.
Congratulation graduates, you've earned yourself a degree. Now, you might be asking yourself where is that degree going to take you or how much are you going to make throughout your career. To see the future of your degree, check out our infographic below.
In the career field of criminal justice, it takes someone with courage and the willingness to serve others before themselves, but where does that motivation come from? There are several places to gain motivation, including here on the Rasmussen College Justice Studies blog. We created a list of 11 justice studies quotes to remember and inspire you as you go through your day.
You hear the term "Dress for Success" often in the business world. You hear it in every field and in every type of career even though not all positions require the same type of dress attire. So, how do you "Dress for Success"? First, make sure you dress appropriate for the job interview
Prior to joining Rasmussen College as a Program Manager, I worked in Human Resources at a four star, four diamond hotel for 21 years, and 11 of those years I worked as the Employment Manager. I saw the best and worst of applicants and interviews. With the annual Rasmussen College Career Expo coming up on Thursday, August 16, I thought it would be a good time to discuss the do's and don'ts of job interviewing.
Did you know that more than half of college graduates find their chosen career path within the first year after graduating? Finding your first job is a key part of starting off your professional career on the right foot.
As an experienced career professional, I find that while we live in a day and age where self expression is encouraged, it does not necessarily translate well into the corporate world when we try to merge our personal "self" with our professional lives. This is particularly true for those of us with body art, or tattoos.
You know the saying, 'timing is everything'? Well, timing appears to be good for this year's college graduates. After several years of rising unemployment numbers and a very competitive job market, things finally appear to be turning around a bit.
Before you step into that all-important interview, consult this guide to make the best first impression possible with your interview attire.
There is an unspoken truth about crossing the line from kosher to coarse in an interview. The Career Services team at Rasmussen College have provided a list of subjects to avoid during an initial interview...
From Astronauts and Astronomers... to Private Cooks and the President... Here is a look at the rarest careers in America to land. The chances of giving birth to twins, dating a supermodel and winning an Oscar are all greater than getting any of these careers.
