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Job Outlook for the Class of 2009
By Phil Gardner, from THE BLACK COLLEGIAN Magazine
The 2009 Outlook looks bleak, says the director of the Collegiate Employment Research Institute at Michigan State University. But there are some remaining bright spots, as new grads in some majors continue to benefit from large retiree pool. [Opens new window]

Top 100 Employers for 2009
Special section from THE BLACK COLLEGIAN Magazine
At our sister-site, THE BLACK COLLEGIAN Online: annual ranking of hiring employers seeking entry-level candidates, by positions and majors sought. [Opens new window]

Proven Resume Techniques for New College Graduates
By Abby M. Locke, IMDiversity Special Careers Contributor
Is it possible to create an effective resume when you have little or no work experience?  Absolutely.

The On-Campus Interview
By Dr. Delores Dean
University career services director shares tips for succeeding at the first step in getting the on-site interview

Campus Career Services an Underused Tool (and Not Just for Students)
By CHERYL SOLTIS, Staff Reporter of The Wall Street Journal
Alumni, as well matriculated students, can and should make use of valuable resources available to help them in their job searching

Dialogue on Career Counseling and Latino/a Student Needs
IMDiversity Hispanic American Village Staff
Q&A with Gary Santana, Associate Professor and Student Development and Counseling Area Coordinator, Bluegrass Technical and Community College, addresses 2-year vs. 4-year degrees, and opportunities and challenges he sees facing Latino students

What Do American Indian and Alaskan Native College Students Want in a Career?
IMDiversity Staff
Follow-up to last year's Diversity Employers survey finds that flexibility, opportunities to serve, remain highest priorities

Tips for Grads: Job Search Strategies to Help You Find a Job
Part 1 of 2 from THE BLACK COLLEGIAN Online
Four Career Services Directors from Louisiana colleges share tips for new graduates just gearing up to enter the job market

What to Do If You Are Unemployed at Graduation
Part 2 of 2 from THE BLACK COLLEGIAN Online
Al Barron, Career Services Director at Southern University, shares tips for new graduates (and their parents) who are finding it tough to enter the job market

Why Applicants Should Care About Diversity
By Laura Stevens, CollegeJournal
Good employer diversity policies will help minorities to advance and improve general working conditions for non-minorities. Yet too many young candidates don't heed this advice. One reason is that they don't know how to assess a company's commitment to diversity.

EEO Corner: Civil Rights for Young Workers
By Paul Igasaki, IMDiversity Featured EEO Columnist
(Still) good advice from our Winter Break Edition: During the school break, low-wage, part-time and temporary positions are important opportunities for entry-level workers and students in between semesters seeking to earn experience and some cash. But as retail stores and restaurants ramp up seasonal hiring, young workers need to know about legal protections should incidents of discrimination and harassment rise.

Students: Bolster Your Job Search Over the Break
By Sarah Needleman, CollegeJournal
Good advice from our Winter Break Edition: Instead of sleeping past noon and catching up on your soaps, what about getting a head-start on your post-graduation or summer job search? Employers are looking now, and the deadlines are coming up faster than you think.

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