Author: Kim Thompson

At one time the elevator speech was regarded as one of the most effective ways to communicate information about your background. It was based on the amount of time you might be on an elevator Read more…

Officially entering the workplace after graduation can be daunting. Sure, you’ve had jobs, but this is the real world. If you’re looking for that first full-time, post-degree job, you’re probably caught up worrying about such Read more…

Interviewers frequently struggle with choosing the best job candidate because there typically is more than one candidate who matches the job description. Sometimes the smallest aspect of an interview — often not at all what Read more…

At a recent gathering of job seekers, it was interesting to see that some took their job search more seriously than others. How could I tell? The most obvious way was the way they were Read more…

College graduates will face a rather tough economy, but according to a recent job outlook survey from the National Association of Colleges and Employers hiring will be up this year by 5.3 percent. Employers are Read more…

If you saw my Career Rescue column in Sunday’s Jobs section, you already know how important it is for those just graduating for college to have a job-search plan. The job market is improving, and Read more…