News Digest
Here are some articles you may find interesting. Some are related to New Media and Technology and some are related to employment. Of course some are related to both!
If you see a link to a story of interest to the CCRI New Media Group, send the information along to Lydia at lcrogers@ccri.edu.
Career Corner
Have you ever thought of being a.....Toy Salesperson??? This article talk reveals the day-in-the-life of a man who gets paid to play with toys. MORE >
Here are some jobs with the sweet smell of success.... and some...well not so much. MORE >
Fashion at work? Here are some fashion crimes to avoid. MORE >
Here are 25 tried-and-true tips to help you land a great job. MORE >
Of course you know to turn off your cell phone during a job interview, but what should you do if you have to keep the cell phone on or it accidentally goes off at the wrong time? This article gives tips. MORE >
What if an employer is going to do a credit check on you? Here’s an article addressing that issue. MORE >
Forget those job myths! Here they are de-bunked. MORE >
Keep up on your education! According to this article there are jobs out there for those with the correct education as employers are less and less willing to train new hires to the job. MORE >
As Gen. Stanley McChrystal could tell you, there is a right and wrong way to disagree with your boss. Here are some tips to get your point across and still maintain your job safety. MORE >
This articles gives you 5 tips for going from New Grad to New Hire. This is by the author of the book "They Don't Teach ‘Corporate’ in College,” Alexandra Levit. MORE >
What if you had to come up with an ad campaign for a new soda? Okay, take that thinking to coming up with an ad campaign for yourself! That’s the basis of this article. MORE >
Good for you! You’ve been called in for a second or third interview! Read some tips on how to ace them. MORE >
The verdict is in. Your resume should either be one page or two pages or it does not matter. Now that we have that settled, read the case for your options. MORE >
If you are over-qualified for a job you want, there are ways to help you get it. MORE >
Technology Corner
Do you know your social media? Your skills are needed by companies looking to increase revenues. Information on this and other “Best jobs for Geeks.” MORE >
“Just because you are paranoid, doesn’t mean they aren’t out to get you.” Here’s an article on how others can, perfectly legally, track what you are doing on your smart phone. MORE >
