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New grads you've landed your first job, congratulations! Now what? 10 tips on how to be successful (and keep that job).
For the next couple of weeks, college graduates will don their robes and mortar boards and finally make that walk across the stage to receive a diploma. With all of the dire media reports about the lack of jobs, those of you who have a position lined up are the lucky ones. Good for you.Now, the work really begins. Here's a list to get you started:

What Recruiters Look at on Your Resume in 6 Seconds businessinsider.com
Although we may never know why we didn't get chosen for a job interview, a recent study is shedding some light on recruiters' decision-making behavior. According to TheLadders research, recruiters spend an average of "six...

Graduating? No Job? Do This Now. psychologytoday.com
You don’t have to search hard to find doom-and-gloom articles about the economy and job prospects for new college graduates, regardless of major. It’s a rough job market, so you will need to work harder to find a job, and be...

Mac students have a date with the city thespec.com
HAMILTON. McMaster University’s Student Success Centre is hosting its first employment crawl April 25 - 26, 2012, part of an effort to encourage the school’s graduates to stay in Hamilton by helping them to get to know the city...

How to use Linkedin to be found by Headhunters and Hirers recruitingblogs.com
I am an inveterate networker. Amongst all the conversations I have, at least once a week, I'm asked by a job seeker (passive or active) how they can use Linked…

Most 'power users' probably know these, but for those who want tips on growing their LinkedIn network read on.
5 Tips to Build and Grow Your LinkedIn Network socialmediaexaminer.com
LinkedIn networking: Learn key engagement strategies and activities to build and grow your LinkedIn network.

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Five Career Lessons From Han Solo forbes.com
Han Solo (Photo credit: Wikipedia) Climbing the corporate ladder – or figuring out when to jump off – has never been harder. Luckily you can learn everything you need to know from the ultimate business renegade: a the spice...

If you are human, you've probably made a mistake in your life or career. Six tips on how to recover.
You Screwed Up. Now What? inc.com
We all make mistakes. It's how we handle them that makes the difference between a simple "Oops," and an epic fail. Everyone makes mistakes. It’s the way they’re handled that can mean success or failure to a business. Our team...

"There's zero correlation between being the best talker and having the best ideas"
Qualities of solitude, independent thinking and contemplation are not valued enough in our society. The following video provides a good ...
TED Talks In a culture where being social and outgoing are prized above all else, it can be difficult, even shameful, to be an introvert. But, as Susan Cain argues in this passionate talk, introverts bring extraordinary talents...

McMaster Daily News dailynews.mcmaster.ca
Four buses will roll out of campus at the end of April, carrying dozens of students to the opportunities that abound in the city.

How to Curate Your Own Personal Job Feed blogs.hbr.org
Remember the days when looking for a new job involved the Sunday newspaper classified section and a black magic marker? Thanks to technology, looking for a job today seems to require an advanced degree in data analysis.

How Much Guidance Should Interns Need?
Internships are a hot commodity, and many students are trying to secure a position for summer. You know what you are looking for from ...

What the HEC? #MacHEC #HamONt
Although I'm considered a transplant, I still consider myself a proud Hamiltonian. I love Hamilton for its creative community that make ...
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