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Your university is holding a job fair and several companies will be represented. Find out how these eight simples steps can help you stand out from the crowd and land your first job.

Don’t limit your job search to Monster, Hotjobs, and Career Builder. Here are some alternate ways to find your new gig.

1. Read Blogs

A lot of blogs written by seasoned industry professionals are now posting job listings. Big name employers are finding quality canidates on these sites that are passionate about the industry they work in and most importantly keep up with current trends. This is an excellent way to find postings that may not be listed on the big three ( Monster, Hot Jobs, Career Builder). If you apply to a job that you found on a blog, be sure to mention the blog’s name.

Question: What are your strengths and weaknesses?
It’s easy to tell someone about your professional strengths but who wants to admit that they are weak at something. Answering this loaded question will require a little thought and planning.
Strengths:
Pick out your best qualities and give an example to support it. When accessing your strengths examine the […]

After an interview, the most important thing you can do is send a thank you note, either by e-mail or snail mail. Here’s five reasons why you shouldn’t forget this important part of the job interview process.
1. Interviews can be stressful and you may forget to mention a few things about your professional background. […]

Thinking about changing careers? Here are five tips to help you jumpstart your new career.
1. Take Classes
Depending on what kind of career change you are looking to make, you might need more education. Many community colleges and universities offer affordable continuing education classes for working professionals. With most schools, classes are held at all times […]