COLLEGE EDGE & BEYOND!

College Edge! Success Key: "Just Do It!" (2-min)

Excellent inspirational and motivational "Just Do It!" speech by Art Williams, founder of A.L Williams and Associates.

 

CollegeEdge! NACE Salary Survey: Top Jobs for 2010-11 Graduates

Among Class of 2011 graduates, accounting majors are receiving the most job offers, according to results of NACE’s Winter 2011 Salary Survey. Private (first) and public (third) accounting positions account for two of the top three spots on the list of top jobs for 2010-11 bachelor’s degree graduates. 

Rounding out the top five spots are jobs in consulting (second), financial/treasury analysis (fourth), and sales (fifth).

Top Jobs for 2010-11 Bachelor's Degree Graduates* 

Job Function	Average Salary Offer
Accounting (private)	$50,708
Consulting	$59,933
Accounting (public)	$45,395
Financial/treasury analysis	$52,689
Sales	$42,162
Investment banking (sales and trading)	$65,291
Management trainee (entry-level mgmt.)	$43,297
*Where more than 20 offers were reported
Source: NACE Winter 2011 Salary Survey. Data represent job functions for which the most data were reported; all data are for bachelor’s degree candidates. NACE

 

 

College Edge! Where Buzz Words Fit in Your Resume

Compare these two statements:

• “Proactive leader of manufacturing teams.”
• “Achieved a 20% increase in productivity by reorganizing manufacturing teams.”

The first statement uses the buzz word“proactive” but is unsupported by facts. The second statement would light up the eyes of any manufacturing executive or recruiter.

Every time buzz words take over from substantial fact, your resume becomes weaker, until it could apply to any job applicant anywhere. But your goal is to stand out, to become the one candidate everyone wants to meet. To achieve, that, you have to throw out the buzz words and become specific.

Compare these two statements:

• “Expert in the use of state-of-the-art technology to design fully functional websites.”
• “Designed corporate website using Joomla for $4 million company.”

The second sentence is three words shorter but a whole lot more impressive. When you avoid buzz words in your resume, you create room for the facts that will win you your next job.

Article Source:  Robin Schlinger is the founder of Robin's Resumes which provides excellent services to those who value the best in Resumes and Career Marketing documentation for CAREERREALISM

 

College Edge! Bright-eyed and Bushy-tailed Students

I have a friend who visits the local high schools quite often to to talk about our local running programs. He told me he could always tell the athletes in the classrooms because they were bright-eyed and bushy-tailed.  What he meant was these students were alert and focused.  He also mentioned they were well groomed.  I tend to agree with him on this observation.  Students who are athletes tend to be very focused and take good care of themselves, mind and body.  

I just spent the weekend in Gainesville, Florida with a group of cyclists from my son's school, Mars Hill College, Asheville, NC, as well as with students from several other colleges from around the Southeast. I am amazed at how dedicated these kids are to their sport.  They train and cycle grueling hours for their race season all year long.  

This weekend they were faced with cold weather and rain for most of the races.  I did not hear anyone complain other than their bikes were completely filthy.  When they finished racing, they chatted with their competitors and talked among themselves about the races.  I was amazed at how well everyone got along even though they were competitors.  After racing, the focus was on eating, cleaning equipment, getting ready for the next race day and hitting the sack early to get adequate rest.  

I know many of these students have high GPA's and study as hard as they cycle. Their dedication to school and their sport translates to every aspect of their life.  Their training leaves little or no time for staying up late and partying which helps them be bright eyed and bushy tailed.  I say to all you bright eyed, bushy tailed students - good for you!  You will succeed and I anticipate become our next leaders!

Read more:  Cycling Success Story