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Search Engines Every College Student Needs

Search Engines Every College Student Needs

While the big names like Google and Yahoo will likely always rule the search engine market, sometimes you want something a little more focused when it comes to finding what you need on the web. That’s where these niche search engines come in handy. Using these tools you’ll be able to search through everything from [...]

Acing that Job Interview Resumebear Tips

Acing that Job Interview Resumebear Tips

Sweating the small stuff can be the difference between landing a job and remaining on the sidelines. But many people fail to realize that the seemingly little things you do — or don’t do — can make a big impression on potential employers. Here are some small steps you shouldn’t overlook: 1. Cross your t’s. [...]

3 Online Tools to Network your Way into Job

3 Online Tools to Network your Way into Job

Posted by Adam Justice Social media is becoming increasingly important for job networking. The last couple of years have been hard on the economy, and if you’ve been forced to hunt for a job during that time you know this all too well. On the bright side 63 percent of recruiters say that their organizations [...]

Pinterest and Job Seeking Learn More

Pinterest and Job Seeking Learn More

The social networking website Pinterest seems to be all anyone can talk about these days.. This “virtual pin board” allows users to create pin boards on any topic they want and pin things they find interesting onto those boards. Users can browse pinboards created by other users, re-pin their images or follow them to see all [...]

No More Resume Black Hole Control Your Job Search

No More Resume Black Hole Control Your Job Search

Featured Feature: Real-Time Resume Tracking Here at the Bear, we aren’t typically the type to toot our own horn, however, in light of some big changes coming your way in the near future, its time we start. But before we make a fuss over all the new and improved features, let’s review some aspects of [...]

10 Worst Resume Fibs in Academic History

10 Worst Resume Fibs in Academic History

In a competitive job market, resume lies have become more and more commonplace. A recent study by the Society of Human Resource Managers revealed that 53% of people have lied on their resume, and 70% of college students would create a resume fib if it meant landing their dream job. It’s not hard to imagine [...]

Will Resumes Become Obsolete?

Will Resumes Become Obsolete?

Two years ago while applying for jobs, I spent hours worrying about my resume. Is the wording okay? Do I love the design? Thinking about how to improve my resume kept me up at night because I knew that document was my chance to get noticed for an open position. Recently, as I began my [...]

5 Things to Leave Off Your Resume

5 Things to Leave Off Your Resume

Despite LinkedIn, Facebook and other new job hunting forums, at some point in the application process you’ll be asked for a resume or CV (Curriculum Vitae: a summary of your academic and professional history). A good resume can still help you get that all-important interview for an open position. There are many excellent Internet articles [...]

4 Essential Job Search 2.0 Tips for New Grads

4 Essential Job Search 2.0 Tips for New Grads

Entering the job market after college can be an incredibly stressful process, but it’s also equally exciting.  As a new grad, you likely don’t have a ton of practical experience to list on your resume and will be struggling with the best way to sell yourself as a viable candidate to potential employers. Here are [...]

A New Year, A New You

A New Year, A New You

The New Year represents a fresh start and a new opportunity to reinvent yourself for an exciting future.. Even though the job market may be favorable for you in the coming year, it’s still important to focus on enhancing your professional appeal so you can take full advantage of new opportunities. If you’re looking for [...]