by Donald Strankowski | Nov 2, 2014 | Advice for Teens, Graduates and Young Professionals, Success at Work
Internships provide recent college graduates and those transitioning to new careers with the opportunity for real-life job training and can even lead to full-time jobs. Employers, meanwhile, can use internship programs to scout out new talent and get temporary help...
by Donald Strankowski | Jul 6, 2014 | Advice for Teens, Graduates and Young Professionals
In the late 1970s, more than 70 percent of teens had summer jobs. This summer, only about 40 percent will. Though the challenging economy is partly to blame, less than 10 percent of unemployed teens even wanted a job last summer. However, early jobs can teach critical...
by Donald Strankowski | Feb 28, 2014 | Graduates and Young Professionals
According to a 2013 study by American Express and Gen Y research firm Millennial Branding, managers have an overall negative view of young workers, and point to their lack of soft skills regarding communication and interpersonal interactions, time management abilities...
by Donald Strankowski | May 25, 2012 | Graduates and Young Professionals
Employers will hire 19% more graduates this year than last based on a recent study conducted by the National Association of College Employers. According to a new study from CareerBuilder.com, more than half of employers (54 percent) reported they plan to hire recent...
by Donald Strankowski | May 11, 2012 | Eco-Friendly Jobs, Graduates and Young Professionals, Job Search Tactics
In a recent study, Colorado was ranked 5th in the nation in a 2011 Clean Energy Leadership Index. Colorado’s combination of high mountains and broad plains adds up to a bounty of renewable resources. The president’s New Energy For America plan calls for a...
