http://www.niu.edu/careerservices Latest articles from Career Services asampugna@niu.edu (Anthony Sampugna) Thu, 06 Aug 2009 17:18:00 -0500 en-us http://www.jobweb.com/studentarticles.aspx?id=2121 http://www.jobweb.com/studentarticles.aspx?id=2121 Thu, 06 Aug 2009 16:00:00 -0500 This fall's turmoil in the economy and the crisis in the financial sector has had a devastating impact on the job market. Job prospects for the graduating class of 2009 are flat and possibly shrinking. Recruiters are cautious about... http://www.collegegrad.com/articles/dont-give-up.shtml http://www.collegegrad.com/articles/dont-give-up.shtml Thu, 06 Aug 2009 16:10:00 -0500 If you're a recent college graduate, the current economic situation and news about rising unemployment may have you concerned about getting a job, particularly if you've already searched and come up short. Don't panic. There are a few tactics... http://www.careerbuilder.com/Article/CB-1083-Job-Search-The-Truth-About-Job-Hunting-in-2009/ http://www.careerbuilder.com/Article/CB-1083-Job-Search-The-Truth-About-Job-Hunting-in-2009/ Thu, 06 Aug 2009 16:20:00 -0500 There are many unanswered questions about today's job market: Will the economy get worse before it gets better? Will companies lay off more people? Can I still find a new job? Any answer is... http://career-advice.monster.com/job-search/getting-started/job-search-tips-for-new-graduates/article.aspx http://career-advice.monster.com/job-search/getting-started/job-search-tips-for-new-graduates/article.aspx Thu, 06 Aug 2009 16:40:00 -0500 Despite headlines reporting rising unemployment, college grads can find opportunities in this job market -- just maybe not the high-profile positions with nifty sign-on bonuses that may have been more prevalent in...