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Is Experience Seen as Too Costly in Today's Economy?

Gil Laroya | Posted 04.10.2013 | Business
Gil Laroya

Experience, says, in one word, that "I did that", "I was there", and "I made that happen." So why then, are so many employers forgoing the chance of enlisting experienced workers toward they corporate cause, in lieu of finding more affordable workers?

4 Reasons You Should (Still!) Take an Internship

Cathryn Vandewater | Posted 01.05.2013 | College
Cathryn Vandewater

Interns have long gone unpaid, unthanked and sent on one too many coffee runs. But a recent slew of class action suits raises the question: where does opportunity end and exploitation begin?

A Lunchtime Lesson About Perseverance

Gina Ryder | Posted 11.20.2012 | Religion
Gina Ryder

When I woke up today, I heard a whisper in my heart to "just have lunch".

Volunteers & Summer Interns: Not Just a Short-Lived Gig, But Careers in the Making

Danilo Minnick | Posted 09.02.2012 | Impact
Danilo Minnick

Steve Jobs. Brian Williams. Betsey Johnson. Steven Spielberg. All are defined by successful professional careers. But before they became household na...

No Work for the Willing

Marian Wright Edelman | Posted 05.26.2012 | Business
Marian Wright Edelman

Most young men and women today want to work hard, but for those under 25 years old, work has often been impossible to find.

Education + Experience = Unemployed

Jeanette Khan | Posted 04.29.2012 | Business
Jeanette Khan

My story shows that education and experience do not always equal employment, no matter what society has led you to believe.

Strategically Building a Personal Network

Chelsea Carmona | Posted 04.28.2012 | Business
Chelsea Carmona

Growing up in a generation where having 600 Facebook "friends" didn't mean you got a phone call on a Friday night, I originally felt that Facebook was not the best networking option for me, particularly concerning my job search.

How to Get That Elusive Career in Journalism

Ella Walker | Posted 12.18.2011 | Media
Ella Walker

When I got the chance to interview Ali Harris, formerly of Glamour, I had to ask for her top tips on forging a career in journalism.

Paying to Play: The Problem With For-Credit Internships

Meredith A. Bennett-Smith | Posted 12.12.2011 | College
Meredith A. Bennett-Smith

My generation has already made sacrifices, and we are sure to make many more. I work hard, pay my dues and don't often complain. But I am no longer willing to pretend this exploitative practice that is unpaid, for-credit internships is acceptable.

Job Available: No Experience Preferred

Ron Ashkenas | Posted 07.20.2011 | Business
Ron Ashkenas

If you are looking to dramatically transform your organization then you might want to consider the idea of bringing in managers who don't fit the traditional mold.

Is Any College Really the Best One?

Holly Robinson | Posted 05.25.2011 | Home
Holly Robinson

Even kids who get into their first choice schools aren't necessarily better off than those who end up with their last.

The Big Problem For Young Workers: Getting A Full-Time Job

Posted 05.25.2011 | Business

NEW YORK (By Kristina Cooke) - Shanee Greenidge of Boston has been searching for full-time work since she dropped out of high school in 2009 and took...