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Retooling the Job Search for Recent Grads
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changed because the hiring pro­
cesses have changed, yet most in­
dividuals do not realize this fact.
Peter Cappelli, author of Why Good
People Can't Get Jobs, explains that
employers have shifted their expec­
tations on prospective employees:
"With an abundance of workers to
choose from, employers are demand-
ing more of job candidates than ever
before...To get a job, you have to
have that job already. It's a catch-
22 situation for workers - and it's
h u rtin g c o m p a n ie s a n d the
econom y."
Regardless of where you stand
on today's college students, it is
clear that some intervention is nec­
essary if they are to be successful in
this troubled market.
The following is a short list of job
strategies for college grads: (a) get
an independent assessment on your
resume and job strategies, (b) de­
velop a personal brand that will cre­
ate an image of indispensability and
uniqueness, (c) showcase your ex­
pertise on a variety of levels (blogs,
media expert, etc.), (d) obtain spe­
cial training or certifications to be­
come more competitive, and (e) ex­
tend your network globally with
social media platforms such as
Linkedin.com.
College grads must retool their
job strategies. Additionally, with
the continuing financial crisis, par­
ents cannot afford to idly sit by and
watch their child wander aimlessly
through life. Individuals can help
themselves by becoming knowl­
edgeable in all aspects of the em­
Community College Orientation Set
S tu d e n ts w h o are e n te rin g
Clackam as C om m unity College for
the first time this fall are invited to
attend the annual New Student Expe­
rience orientation on Friday, Sept. 20,
at the Oregon City cam pus.
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The one-day class is designed to
help students get acquainted with the
cam pus, connect with CCC faculty
and current students, learn about aca­
demic program s and extracurricular
activities, and becom e fam iliar with
critical resources to be a successful
student.
Students who participate an earn
one free, transferable credit. Register
o n lin e th ro u g h m y C la c k a m a s at
clackam as.edu for C R N # 243042.
Back to School on Sept 4
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bers, parents, em ployees and partners gathered
at schools to beautify the grounds.
M eanwhile, 120 incoming kindergartners and
their fam ilies have been learning and practicing
the kindergarten routine for a
smooth start to school as part of
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ployment process. The road will not
be easy, but planning will create the
right environment for success in the
future.
Daryl Green has done extensive
research on cultural issues impact­
ing today and future leaders. He is
the author of Job Strategies for the
21st Century: Howto Assist Today's
College Students during Economic
Turbulence.
Best Buy Colleges Named
Oregon State University is among 41 "Best Buy
Schools" named in the 2014 edition of "The Fiske
Guide to Colleges.”
This is the second time in two years that OSU has
made the list. Only two other Pacific Northwest schools
made the list, the University of Oregon and Evergreen
College in Washington.
"At Oregon State, we recognize that the rising cost
of higher education is a concern among students and
their families,” said OSU Vice President of University
Relations and Marketing Steve Clark. “That's why we
are working hard to control costs, as well as increase
scholarships, grants and tuition waivers for students.
“In fact, this past year, approximately 85 percent of
all students attending Oregon State received some
form of financial assistance,” Clark said.
Schools included on the list are ranked as inexpen­
sive or moderately priced, and have four- or five-star
academic ratings. They include public and private
schools from the United States, Canada and the United
Kingdom.
Estimated tuition and fees for the 2013-14 school
year for resident undergraduates at OSU is $8,538.
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