http://www.gradpower.com Your home for starting and building a career Mon, 02 May 2011 21:39:08 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Inspiration is all around us.  The ability to create a new idea to start your career is in each and every person on the planet.  Why not put your creative thinking to good use, and start building your very own business!

]]> http://www.gradpower.com/careers-blog/work-for-yourself-simple-steps-to-a-career-away-from-%e2%80%9cthe-man%e2%80%9d/ Once you have graduated, finding a career path is your utmost priority. With the current recession, finding a career in your field may be difficult at times. Not to worry, there are other jobs out there! Some careers that you’d never think of (or quite frankly, even knew existed!) pay quite a bit and offer a ton of adventure and excitement!

]]> http://www.gradpower.com/careers-blog/unique-and-thrilling-jobs-that-pay-well/ Mike Woodward, PhD and executive coach, discusses his new book, The YOU Plan. The goal of his book is to make people start thinking more like entrepreneurs and look inward before looking outwards to getting that perfect career.

]]> http://www.gradpower.com/careers-blog/the-you-plan-discusses-self-realization-in-career-searching/ If you are in the market to start your career or are changing careers and looking to start, putting your resume on a career site like CareerBuilder.com is a great first move.

]]> http://www.gradpower.com/careers-blog/use-careerbuilder%e2%80%99s-resume-upgrade-and-get-noticed/ Participating in internships at a non-profit organization is one of the most rewarding experiences one can have.

]]> http://www.gradpower.com/careers-blog/top-10-internships-for-2011-non-profit/ Studying abroad is a fantastic opportunity for young adults studying at a university. It not only offers you the opportunities to find internshipsabroad and gain first-hand knowledge of how a global economy works, but it looks great on your resume back in the states.

]]> http://www.gradpower.com/careers-blog/make-a-resume-better-by-studying-abroad/ When you go in for an interview, whether it be for a job or an internship, the subject of salary is often taboo. However, if you are on your second or third interview in a process of interviews with the same company, salary is bound to come up.

]]> http://www.gradpower.com/articles/best-ways-to-negotiate-your-salary/ According to CareerBuilder and USA TODAY’s latest report on jobs, 28% of employers have reported hiring full-time, permanent employees during the first quarter or 2011, the highest since the first quarter of 2008.

]]> http://www.gradpower.com/careers-blog/hiring-strongest-in-three-years/ Looking for a job can be very stressful. Surfing the internet, browsing the newspaper, and driving around can take hours – not to mention it can be hit or miss opportunities.  So, why bother? Don’t give up quit yet. Try a career fair!

]]> http://www.gradpower.com/careers-blog/top-career-fairs-in-2011/ We already showed you the top internships for finance and creative positions. Now, we will show you the top internships that offer the best perks or that offer the most unusual internship experience.

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