While each interview is different, there are some general things you need to keep in mind before you go for it. The following tips comprise of both the general as well as some cool tips unknown to most job seekers, which can help you crack an interview.

1. Know what you want

I think the first tip for cracking a job interview is to go for the right job interview. A lot of times college students go for the wrong job; something which they know they’d dislike sooner or later. They usually succumb to peer pressure and follow the herd.

It’s true that we don’t always know what we want, especially right after college when the primary focus is to land a job and start raking in the moolah. That is okay but going for a job which is aligned to your interests will always shape up a great career for you. So think about it for a moment and decide on the interview you should appear for. Listen to your heart and then go for it.

2. Prepare, and then prepare a little more

You may have been the topper at your university and fetched medals in all sorts of activities. Good for you. But that doesn’t guarantee your success in the interview. The HR representatives from corporate firms are a different breed and being complacent is the last thing you can afford to do.

Hence, no matter how confident you feel (which is a great feeling to have), make sure you leave no stone unturned in preparing for the interview. And that means preparing for the common interview questions, refining your communication skills, taking advice from others and more. Here’s a list of common interview questions for your reference.

3. Study and get to know the firm

This is a very basic mistake which a lot of newbies tend to make. They are up for the interview but when asked what do they know about the firm, they don’t have much to say. That’s because they haven’t spent time checking the company’s website and googling its name to check its web presence.

Don’t be a noob. Do an in-depth study about the firm on the internet. Check their Wikipedia page if they have one, check their site, google their name, check who the founders are, check what does the company specialize in…all this will ensure that you leave a great impression on the interviewer when he asks what do you know about their firm.

4. Get your online profiles in order

While you are checking the firm online, don’t forget that they could check you online too. College students are known to be active on social networks and many companies now-a-days prefer to do a thorough online research about their job applicants. Hence it is important that you check out all your online profiles and make sure that you clear anything which you feel could obstruct your success in the interview.

5. Say “I don’t know” when you don’t know

Remember the interview of Chris Gardner (Will Smith) in The Pursuit of Happyness? He tells the interviewer, “I’m the type of person that if you ask me a question and I don’t know the answer, I’m gonna tell you that I don’t know. But I bet you what, I know how to find the answer and I will find the answer.” And he gets the job.

So be upfront and truthful. Don’t try to fake skills because there are strong chances you will get caught right there.

6. Don’t be aggressive

While it’s good to say I don’t know when you don’t know, it could be a possibility that you do know just about everything the person asks. And you might know much more than what the interviewer had expected. But this is where the problem begins. You tend to become aggressive and argue loudly.

Don’t let your confidence become your arrogance. Be calm and to the point when answering questions. You may consider being assertive but don’t try to be aggressive.

7. Have the right attitude

Have you ever wondered why a candidate gets the job even when he seemed far less qualified than the job profile required him to be ? Well, the answer is – attitude matters. And he had the right attitude towards the job. He was calm, curious, listened actively and demonstrated his potential to excel in the job, no matter what his qualifications are. That’s what you need to keep in mind too. Go in the interview room with the mindset that you will come out with an offer letter. Don’t treat it like just another interview.

8. Practice

Practice what, you may ask. Well, practice the interview…in front of the mirror. Yeah, you read it right. It’s old fashioned but still and will continue to be very effective. It can help you study your facial gestures and see where you need to improve. Plus it boosts your confidence.

You could also practice with your friends and classmates. Do role plays and try to create an environment of a real interview.

9. Think before you speak

Most of the time the interviewee assumes that his success in the interview depends on how quick he can respond to every question. And hence many times he says something which he shouldn’t have said. Therefore it is important that you don’t tread that path. There is no harm if you take a minute or two to think if you are stuck at a question. Ultimately, what you answer matters the most.

10. Begging for job

Emotional blackmails might work on some interviewers and you might get the job on the grounds of sympathy, but I’d say the chances are 1 in 100. You beg for the job and you lose the respect of the interviewer. It’s very hard to try any other trick on him after that. So don’t plead for the job. You would get it if you prove that you deserve it. Not by any other way.

11. Smile often

While crying and begging usually doesn’t work, smiling does. A smiling face often has a positive impact on the person on the other side. It makes the applicant appear confident and easy going. Of course for the candidate, a smile can do a great deal in reducing the nervousness and perform better in the interview.

12. Never badmouth college authorities or previous employers

No matter how much you hated your professors or any previous boss when you did a summer job, make sure you don’t tell that to the interviewer. This is when not being truthful is better. You don’t have to sing songs in their praise, just speak well of them.

By asking such questions, the interviewer will try to judge how comfortable you are under authority. That’s because you’ll have a boss at the job. So badmouthing your college authorities could leave a negative impression on him.

13. Money isn’t everything

It may be everything but you don’t have to show that in the interview. Also, as I mentioned earlier, you should go for a job which you know you would be interested in. Because when you appear for that interview, you would be enthusiastic about your future prospects irrespective of the money you’d make. And that is music to the interviewer’s ears.

14. Resume

How could I forget one of the most important things in an interview, especially when the applicant is a fresher just out of college. Your resume should clearly reflect what you were and what you are capable of.
A resume which is nicely done gives you an advantage over other candidates.

Here are some great resume writing tips you might want to take a look at.

15. Be precise and clear

A common complaint which HR managers have when they interview college students is that the interviewees tend to beat around the bush and waste their time. That is again an indication of not preparing well for the interview.

So make sure that you answer precisely and clearly. Don’t add unnecessary sentences because that could give the interviewer a chance to grill you more.

16. Social networking

The importance of social networking before an interview is often ignored by the candidates. If you have a job interview coming up, why not go to LinkedIn or Facebook and try to find people who recently joined that firm. And then try to contact them to get some pointers. This is just one example of how you could utilize the social networks to prepare for the interview.

17. Take advice from seniors and professors

That’s why it is always advisable for a college student to maintain a healthy relationship with his seniors and professors. They are the ones who could give the most valuable tips which could help you crack the interview. So don’t forget to take advice from them before the D-day.

18. Ask questions to the interviewer

Every interviewer gives a chance to the applicant to ask him questions about the job and the company. You should utilize this opportunity to ask relevant questions about the job. Shying away from asking questions at this point could mean that you aren’t very enthusiastic about the new opportunity.

19. Switch off your cellphone

A simple but an important thing to do before the interview. It shows you are really serious about getting the job. In fact a better step could be not to carry your cellphone at all to the interview. That would eliminate the possibility of your cellphone ringing suddenly in case you forgot to switch it off.

20. Your posture and eye-contact

The way you sit and look at the interviewer matters a lot. It’s also a part of having the right attitude. Sit straight and have a constant eye contact with the interviewer. It shows that you are confident and ready to enter the corporate world.

However, with the advent of internet and web 2.0, a college student now has access to so many amazing tools that he could finish up his work as well as enjoy life to the fullest without the guilt. The following list mentions 21 such tools which could skyrocket the productivity of college students when it comes to doing research, communicating with fellow students and dealing with assignments.

Research and Taking Notes

1.Questia

Questia is an excellent online research tool which features a huge web based library of magazines, books, journals, papers, articles and much more. They claim that it is the largest online collection of complete books and journals, all of which is searchable word by word.

Although you need to pay about $19.95 per month for its membership, you could save on books and magazines you buy if you subscribe to it. And of course if you are prone to missing classes, this tool could cover up for it. It is available in 9 languages including English. Check out this article – 10 Cool Things About Questia

2.Free Book Notes

Free Book Notes, as the name suggests is a collection of free book notes, summaries, study guides and similar material aggregated from the internet. If you are an English Literature student, you would benefit the most from it. It has a huge repository of novel guides, plot overviews, context summaries etc of almost any book you could think of.

3.Wikipedia

Wikipedia, internet’s favorite encyclopedia is also a great research tool. Whether you are studying in high school or doing your PhD, you are sure to find things of your interest in this ocean of knowledge.

Although time and again, academicians have raised concerns over the authenticity of the content in Wikipedia and if it should be used by students as a study material, it remains a great tool for any college student who can’t afford to pay for sites like Questia and needs to do his research online.

4.Notely

Now coming to online note-taking, lets talk about Notely. I’d say it’s a superb tool especially for college students because they are the ones it focuses on. It is a seriously cool web productivity tool for students which combines note taking, to-do lists, calendar, file uploads, calculators and converters, dictionary and translator and much more in one single interface. Oh, and it works on the iPhone too.

Check this great video tour of the app if you aren’t convinced yet.

5.Evernote

Evernote is my personal favorite and probably the most popular note taking tool available. It offers all the versions – web based, desktop and mobile and syncs your notes between all the 3 mediums effortlessly. A great tool with some extraordinary features, something you would know only when you start using it.

6.Google Docs

Unless you are into hardcore maths and statistics, I’d assume you don’t do complex tasks like creating macros in Microsoft excel. If that’s the case then you should strongly consider switching most of your note creating and spreadsheet tasks to Google Docs.

Not only does it transfer your work to the cloud which can be accessed from any computer connected to the internet, it also has some great sharing and collaboration features which you could make use of.

7. Google Reader

Google Reader is a great productivity tool for just about anyone looking to find and read great content on the web and that includes college students. It is the best RSS reader available and lets you read content from your favorite sources without the need to individually visit each of them.

8.Noodletools

Noodletools provides some creative online and software tools for both teachers and students which can help them in researching, organizing and recording things. Their main tool which is called NoodleBib is a bibliography composer combined with note taking.

Communication

9.Gmail

It’s important that college students use Gmail as their email client. Gmail has got some amazing features which ensures that you are productive while handling your emails. Features like keyboard shortcuts, Gmail tasks and labs make it the ultimate email app.

10.Skype

Skype is a great communication tool, especially for college students as they are usually cash-strapped. It saves them money by reducing their cellphone usage and also saves them time because unlike with cellphone, using which you can talk anywhere and in any position (like while making food, lying on the bed), with skype you know you have to be in front of the computer and hence you’d avoid talking for prolonged intervals.

It also offers nice video conferencing and collaboration features.

11.Meebo

If your college blocks IM clients then Meebo could well become an indispensable tool for you. It combines all the IM clients in one web based interface thereby giving you the access to all your chat accounts at one place and also helping you bypass the restrictions.

Storing & Keeping Track

12.Remember the Milk

Remember the Milk (RTM) is an excellent web based task scheduler and reminder which makes setting up reminders super easy. You can set reminders from the web, mobile phone, by emailing them and get email, SMS or IM reminders. Plus you could share your tasks, manage them offline and use it with other tools like Google Calendar.

13.Soshiku

Soshiku is a powerful tool which can keep track of your college assignments. You can add courses, tasks, notes and assignments and also get your course averages by entering your grade. Also, you can get notified when the due date of an assignment is near. The notifications can reach you via SMS or email.

14.Google Calendar

The thing about Google Calendar is that while it certainly is the best web based calendar out there, it also integrates with Gmail and Google Docs. And that is the cornerstone of productivity – using services which can complement each other. Hence it’s recommended that college students use Google Calendar as their primary calendar app.

15.Box.net

There are many cloud storage services available but Box.net stands out because of its super cool interface and ease of use. You get 1GB free storage for file uploads which should be enough to store your documents online. Easily collaborate on and sync documents and access them from anywhere.

Other Interesting Productivity tools

16.Nowdothis

If you believe in keeping things simple then there could not be a better to-do list other than Nowdothis. And I think that this could be an excellent tool for college students who are prone to slacking and procrastinating on important tasks. The concept is simple – do one task at a time. Add tasks and start doing it. When it’s done, click on done and proceed to the next task. Hence it prevents you from getting overwhelmed with the idea of having a lot of work to do.

17.Instacalc

Instacalc is an awesome online calculator and converter which can calculate and convert things from one unit to another in a snap. Need to convert 11 inches to cm ? Just type that in and you instantly get the result on the right hand side. You could even enter complex equations in the boxes and get instant results. A great tool without a doubt.

18.Drop.io

Sharing and collaborating on small files isn’t difficult and can be done through email. However when it comes to large files, like the ones greater than 15 MB, there aren’t many solutions offered by the internet to ensure free and effortless sharing. And that is where Drop.io comes into the picture. It offers free, private, real-time file sharing and collaboration options with upload limit for one file as much as 100 MB. You can upload huge files, share them with friends and also have multiple download options.

19.Bookfinder

College students are probably the most active bargain hunters on the planet, hunting for discounts on almost everything they plan to buy, especially books. Bookfinder is a very useful website for students because it offers what they need – books in all forms (new, rare, used, out-of print). It is a comprehensive book search engine with more than 150 million books for sale. Hence you don’t need to spend time searching for great deals on books online when you have this site.

20.Writer

Ever lost the notes you were documenting in your laptop during a lecture when you accidentally closed a window ? That’s frustrating, isn’t it ? Writer aims to help you avoid such situations in future. What it does is simple – it saves your work automatically as you type. Plus it offers a distraction free background to help you focus only on your writing.

21.Google Chrome (or Firefox)

Last but not the least, is the browser. Yeah, the one that shows you the world of internet. If that itself is slow and buggy then there is no way the other tools mentioned above would work well. Hence you should opt for Google Chrome, which is the fastest browser available, or Firefox, which is feature-rich but could get on your nerves sometimes. But ditch other browsers for good. They aren’t worth your time.

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HEALTH CARE

1.Medical Roboticist

New technology is doing amazing things for medical patients these days, especially in the world of robotics. We aren’t quite at a Six-Million Dollar Man level yet – but we’re getting awfully close. From physical therapy exoskeletons to new and improved forms of prosthetic attachments, science-minded individuals will be needed to help develop medical technology that is better, stronger, and faster than it ever was before.

2.Genetic Counselor

As genetics continues to be fine-tuned, doctors will be able to run tests to predict all manner of markers and conditions. Genetic counselors have the job of helping families make decisions about their future children in regards to available genetic technologies. At the present, according to MSNBC, “about 2,000 counselors are recognized by the American Board of Genetic Counseling.” As technology improves and becomes more widespread, expect the need for counselors to grow right along with it.

3.Respiratory Therapist

The atmosphere isn’t what it used to be. Between congested highways, the pollutants of industry, and just plain old stress doing a number on our bodies, respiratory problems like asthma are rapidly on the rise. Under these conditions, it comes as no surprise that the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics is reporting an extremely good job outlook for respiratory therapists. Practitioners and technicians from varying levels of training will be needed increasingly to help future generations breathe well against all odds.

4.Bioinformatician

Whenever new terrain is charted, maps must be drafted to document and understand the new discoveries. Not only is this true in geography, but in biology as well. As genomic and molecular research continues to intensify over the years, the science community will need plenty of young bioinformatics majors to map, analyze, create 3-D models of and compare DNA and protein structures – hopefully resulting in better understanding and treatment of genetics in the future.

5.Stem Cell Researcher

Stem cell research has been a controversial topic since the day it started gaining plausible ground, entrenched in a war of progress and ethics. Still, science finds a way. Already, researchers may have found an alternative to embryonic stem cells that may put the ethical battle to rest. If this is the case, more researchers than ever will be needed to develop cures for diseases, genetic enhancements, and whatever other secrets these cells may hold.

6.Custom Implant Organ Designer

It wasn’t so long ago when organ transplants were the stuff of science-fiction novels. Now human ears are growing on mice for science, mouse brain cells are growing within robots for art, and the next wave of scientists are using gel-suspended cell cultures to draw custom-made organs for implants from scratch. When it comes to biomedical engineering, the sky is the limit, and young ingenious scientists are needed all the time to keep on searching for the next big breakthrough.

7.Massage Therapist

City populations only get more and more crowded as time goes on, and stresses will only increase as towering office jobs become more prevalent and intense. But you have the power not only to do something about it, but to get paid doing it. As the economy levels out and city life stresses become more compact, look for the already booming massage therapy industry to go through the roof.

8.Nurse

As necessary as nurses are, it may stand to reason that we will never run out of nurses…but actually, that is exactly what is happening. According to the American Association of College of Nursing (AACN), our country is “in the midst of a nursing shortage that is expected to intensify as baby boomers age and the need for health care grows.” Nurses will only be more in demand as time goes on, and it’s a profession that will never go out of style.

9.Home Health Care Aide

An entire generation is getting older, and it’s a big one. As the Baby Boomers start to collectively reach senior citizenship, home health care aids will be in hot demand to help elderly folks continue to live at home with dignity, assisting with chores and care and providing valuable company.

10.Pharmacist

Another classic. Just as the rising collective age of Americans is leading to a need for more health care workers, the same thing is also leading to a need for more prescription drugs and those who know how to prescribe them. In addition, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, a growing number of pharmacies are starting to offer on-site diagnoses and patient care, stretching the amount of skilled and well-trained pharmacists needed. The demand for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians is expected to rise by over 30% in the next decade.

11.Medical Records Administrator

What’s so high tech and futuristic about a medical records administration career? As a matter of fact: everything. The world of information is rapidly changing, and medical records are at the forefront with a huge push toward going digital. Once doomed to navigate halls of bulging paper files, the medical records administrators of the future will need to be tech-savvy and quick on the draw with digital databases, in a field where fast information recall can mean the difference between life and death.

12.Nutritionist

The United States is dealing with an obesity epidemic of epic proportions – it affects 32% of adults over 20, and leads to complications that add up to $147 billion a year in health care expenditure. Something has to be done, and a healthy diet is a great start. In addition to a growing need for nutritionists and dieticians to help combat obesity, there will be an increased need for nutritionists who can work with elderly patients on adjusting their diets to improve health in the face of age-linked conditions such as heart disease and diabetes.

13.Dentist

Not so futuristic in theory, but certainly a perennial. No matter how far into the foreseeable future, we will always need our teeth – and we only get one natural set, so it pays to treat them well. Unfortunately, the dental profession is seeing a shortage as populations grow while the average age of dentists rises, with many dentists retiring faster than they can be replaced. That’s good news for new crops of prospective dentists, who will find themselves highly in demand.

SCIENCE and ENGINEERING

14.Space Tour Guide

When the time comes for space travel, tourism will be there at the forefront, giving the wealthy and the curious a taste of the exotic. But who will narrate the tours and bring the majestic vistas of outer space to life? You, if you become a space tour guide. It’s not as far off as some might think – multimedia mogul Richard Branson’s Virgin Galactic space tourism venture is already garnering some serious financial backing – so anyone interested would do well to start brushing up on their public speaking skills.

15.Robotics Technician

From precision factory work to precision surgery, a robot’s place in society is growing every day. Of course, skilled workers are needed to tend to robots: to build them, maintain them, and keep them running smoothly. Well-versed in both sturdy classic machinery and cutting-edge technology, technicians of the future will play an important part in greasing the gears that keep the world turning.

16.Nanotechnologist

True, science is expanding – moving ever outward with space probes and grand robotic and architectural creations – but it is contracting just as surely. Nanotechnology is the study of matter on a molecular scale: manipulating individual atoms, building structures by the nanometer. It’s a fairly new practice where sciences are concerned, due mostly to it previously being physically impossible, but scientists predict it to have possible applications ranging widely from medicine to electronics and even new forms of energy production.

17.Simulation Engineer

Advanced 3D technology is improving everyday (already movies are a far cry from the headache-inducing red/blue lenses of yesteryear), and it shouldn’t take long for holographic and other simulation-based technologies to follow suit. According to UCSD’s Jacobs School of Engineering dean Frieder Seible, in an interview with MSNBC, “simulation will be in every industry and every engineering field.” The age of full-size interactive holodecks is coming, and Physics and Comp-Sci whizzes will be at the helm of it all.

18.Energy Resources Engineer

Where does our energy come from? Mostly from electricity and oil, but perhaps not for long. As global concern over environmental issues grows, a race is on to create new major sources of energy. New engineers with fresh outlooks are greatly needed to help develop more effective wind turbines, more compact solar panels, safer atomic fission, and the next big thing in energy production.

19.Aerospace Engineer

While MIR and our probes are impressive, our country’s space program has by and large stalled for quite some time. Where will you be when it starts up again? It’s only a matter of time before thoughts turn once again toward exploring the great frontier of space, trekking to new planets and seeking out new life and civilizations – and with the right engineering degree, you could be the one to design the craft that makes it all possible.

20.Biorefinery Plant Manager

A huge talking point of the last presidential election was the potential of biofuels as a valid replacement for our finite sources of petroleum. From corn-based to grain-based ethanol, biomass technology has become a formidable opponent to our current fuel situation. If efforts continue at their current pace, it won’t be too much longer before biorefinery plants are cropping up with the frequency of oil rigs, all of them needing plant workers to make sure the crops flow smoothly on their journey to powering the nation.

21.Laboratory Technician

No man is an island, and that includes scientists: behind every good scientist is a crackerjack team that gets the job done. A laboratory technician takes care of everyday tasks like testing, sampling, measuring, recording data, and generally ensuring that experiments in progress are running smoothly. With so much focus on science and technology in industry, the job outlook for taskmaster lab technicians is quite promising.

22.Transportation Engineer

In just a few short years, rising oil costs and economic downturns have led most of the world to shun former single-serving social status titans like the Hummer and the Segway, while falling head over heels in love with the Prius and the light rail. The face of transportation is changing, and engineers are needed to help design newer, cleaner, and more efficient ways of moving people.

23.Seed Production Technician

Changing technology changes all factions of our lives, and even agriculture is getting a different look these days. With the rise of factory farms, jobs are becoming increasingly parsed out by specialty. Large corporations like Monsanto are consistently looking for skilled workers in fields like seed production, to distribute and produce the crops that keep the country running.

24.Technical Writer

Robots, rocket ships, computers, prostheses and enhancements: all of these are new or evolving technologies, and none of them are exactly simple and self-explanatory. Someone needs to be there to write the manuals for these products, and that person could be you.

25.Inventor

The best part about emerging technology is that it never goes out of style. Whether your interest is chemistry, biology, physics, or engineering, scientists of all disciplines are always needed to think, hypothesize, develop, and create. They are needed by private corporations and government agencies alike, to build better weapons for the army and better toys for the holiday store shelves. Inventors are necessary to progress, and will be needed for as long as progress of civilization is an option.

ENVIRONMENTALISM

26.Organic Food Producer

While it’s always been popular with the eco-conscious, now organic food is more popular than ever before. Taking up nearly 10% of the food and beverage market, a tenfold increase from a decade prior, so many people are clamoring for the “organic” label that it’s on the verge of going mainstream. When the scales do finally tip in organic food’s favor (an event that no doubt will be happening some time in the next ten years), more farmers, producers, and scientists will be needed than ever before to improve organic farming techniques and just simply grow the food that the population is demanding.

27.Sustainability Officer

Sustainability has become a real concern among businesses, but it can be hard for busy execs to find the time to learn all the ropes. Instead, many companies have started hiring on eco-savvy individuals as “sustainability officers.” It’s a new title, and it entails finding, researching, and implementing eco-friendly policies that are of the most benefit to the company at hand. Green Tech Media describes it as a little like IT Techs in the 1980s, helping older businessmen navigate a strange new world – once technology, now sustainability.

28.Waste Management Consultant

Waste is a problem on our planet, and someone has to deal with the overflowing landfills. Consultants will be needed, with backgrounds in biology and chemistry, to bring new ideas to the table on how to break down and eliminate the tons of refuse currently clogging waterways and stretches of land. In addition, scientists are needed more than ever to come up with improved ways of dealing with e-waste, which is becoming a bigger problem with every passing year.

29.Food Scientist

What’s in your dinner? In the near future, that answer may get a lot more technical. Food science is huge: in genetics, vegetables are being modified for more pest-resistant corn and frost-resistant tomatoes spliced with fish genes. In agriculture, farmers are looking for better ways to grow food more organically on a local scale. Meanwhile, in chemistry, scientists are trying to build more effective supplements to make us stronger and healthier on less. No matter what your scientific interest, there’s a way to incorporate our most important fuel of the day.

30.LEED Certified Architect

These days, even constructing houses is a delicate science. People tend to want the best for their new homes, and increasingly this means paying special attention to environmental awareness concerns. For new up-and-coming architects, the smartest career move available is to invest time and study into LEED certification, giving you the training to draft buildings that are ecologically state-of-the-art. Your clients will thank you, and the Earth will thank you more.

31.Renewable Energy Technician

Many electricians these days are still working within the same tired old paradigm of energy resources – but we’re approaching a new age of energy, and the industry will soon require a heavy influx of fresh new faces that reflect that. In the past, industry standards dictated your career to consist mostly of repairing your standard air conditioners, radiators, and electric lines. Soon, however, these tasks will be upgraded to installing and troubleshooting solar panels and integrated home climate control centers as everyday consumers continue to embrace a new world of energy in all its sources.

32.Hydrologist

Water is one of our most vital resources, and hydrologists study both the form and function of water: its distribution, its physical properties, and patterns of circulation and rainfall. In recent years though, both private and government sectors are recruiting the talents of hydrologists for other purposes, namely conservation. With their reservoir of knowledge, hydrologists can help to predict drought zones, analyze quality of newly discovered water sources, and judge how safe construction projects are for surrounding bodies of water – all functions that make the skills of a well-trained hydrologist as desirable as water itself.

33.Sustainable Urban Planner

Individually, engineers and architects are all working on building cleaner and greener homes, offices, and vehicles. What about someone, however, who ties all of those individual pockets together into a cohesive city structure? Sustainable urban planners work hard to solve current spatial problems like urban sprawl and excess pollution with innovative ideas, or even build separate communities known as “eco-villages.” Who will construct the best solution since vertical farming? It could be you.

34.Geophysicist

The work of a geophysicist is in the study of the earth. Earthquakes, atmosphere, the shifting of the continents – these are all within a geophysicist’s realm of study. While some find work as professors, most are employed elsewhere. Some geophysicists work for government agencies, working with architects and predicting earthquake zones. Others work for mining, oil, and gas companies, charting magnetic forces and the probability of natural resources from location to location, making them a powerful asset in the corporate world.

35.Ecotourism Travel Guide

Preferred modes of vacation vary from person to person, and there is a new trend emerging in the travel world: ecotourism. Defined by the International Ecotourism Society as “responsible travel to natural areas that conserves the environment and improves the well-being of local people,” the main emphasis is on building awareness, fostering cultural sensitivity, and minimizing impact on the destinations visited. Thus far ecotourism has collected a niche following, but with our country’s recent enthusiasm over going green, it’s an industry poised for mainstream popularity.

36.Wind Turbine Technician

If solar power is the weathered veteran of the alternative energy trade, then wind turbines are the bright young upstart. As natural as the sun and just as plentiful, wind power is being hailed as one of the best new energy forms. At the moment, production is rocky due to the economy, but once funding picks up in the near future, wind is predicted to be one of the fastest growing industries in the green energy sector.

DIGITAL

37.Cyber Security Specialist

Back in the 1990s, hackers were demonized as the reckless pirate scourge of the internet. Who would have thought that, a short time later, their dexterous computer skills could be put to good use? Cyber security is a swiftly growing industry, and few reveal site weaknesses and better than those who know a thing or two about exploiting them. Interested in turning your cyber whiz skills into a real profession? With a degree and ambition, it’s possible.

38.Media Search Consultant

The internet is major in business these days, and being seen is everything. Nothing says “you’ve made it!” like showing up on the first page of a Google search, and media search consultants can make that happen. Armed with search engine knowledge, a good media search consultant finds clever keywords and the right ways to drive up traffic and take your website to the top (of search engine ranking)!

39.Data Technologist

Every year we are finding new ways to exchange and process data. We are conducting more business from the screen of a mobile phone than we ever could have thought possible ten years ago. It’s all thanks to data technologists, who are constantly designing and developing new technology from ever smaller processing chips to innovative operating systems to finding the next big thing. If we’re conducting business from the display of a cell phone today, who knows where we’ll be in another ten years?

40.Interface Designer

Pretty soon your PC won’t be the only interactive digital element of your home. It’s probably already started with your television, but more scientists are needed to work on ways to streamline the home experience. From integrated entertainment elements to simpler multifunction pads to adjust climate control devices, part of the challenge is to devise ways to make new interface elements attractive and user-friendly.

41.Distance Education Consultant

The future of college is online. There has been a boom in the distance learning sector over the past few years, as people struggle to balance getting a college education with holding down a day job to support themselves or a family in this economy. It’s a fairly new teaching model, however, and improvements are needed. In turn, more distance education consultants will be needed to develop new techniques and use innovation to solve any and all current problems within the structure of distance learning.

42.Site Acceleration Engineer

The internet is faster than it’s ever been before… but that doesn’t mean it can’t be faster still. The more people get online and the more data is transferred on a daily basis, the more innovation is needed to transfer that data faster and more efficiently. Computer science majors with an interest in the inner workings of the World Wide Web could find a rewarding career advancing the technology of the hypertext transfer protocol.

43.Computer Forensics Analyst

Crime takes many forms, and evidence is left everywhere if you know where to look. Sometimes evidence is locked away within computers, and that’s when computer forensics analysts are called in. In our generation and those to follow, computers and other data devices are found in nearly every household, making computer forensics a hot career commodity. With a solid education in computer science and a clever analytic mind, you can spearhead the next trend in CSI.

44.Quality Assurance Engineer

As new technology evolves, someone has to be on the frontline to observe, test, and suggest corrections for every prototype that emerges. These brave soldiers are known as QA Engineers, and the need for more sharp, analytical, computer-savvy minds will be huge as digital applications, devices, and components continue to stock our shelves at an exponential rate.

45.Cloud Computing Engineer

Look up “cloud computing” on Wikipedia and, faced with a 20 page thesis comprehensible only to comp-sci graduate students, you may assume it has nothing to do with you. Quite the contrary. Facebook, Wordpress, Flickr, Gmail: wherever you can store data and access it from any internet port, cloud computing is to be thanked. Savvy engineers are needed to brainstorm ways to streamline processes, cut costs, and enhance usability.

46.Internet Crack Team Volunteer

The internet is near limitless, but it is also fragile. Its integrity rests on the back of an elite group of programmers with the skills and the know-how to find errors, navigate the tenuous web of the internet, and restore service to damaged sectors. So far this job is selfless and volunteer only, but as the world becomes more dependent on internet service, it stands to reason that a few will find careers for themselves by doing what they’ve so thus far done for free.

47.Integrated Digital Media Specialist

Once, media outlets mostly worked independently: newspapers, film reels, glossy magazines were all completely separate entities. Thanks to the advent of the internet, however, media forms are starting to conglomerate. The journalist of the future must know how to harness the power of multimedia, working with photography, video, sound and written word to create a well-rounded picture of events that will stimulate the average media-saturated mind.

48.Casual Game Developer

PC and console video games have always been a mainstay of the gaming industry, but that industry is changing. With the advent of the internet and mobile applications, casual games have captured the hearts of people who might not otherwise be into gaming but appreciate those mini-distractions throughout the day. Advertisers have taken notice as well – high click rates for game-associated ads have made casual web-based gaming a rewarding pursuit for developers on various levels.

49.Mobile Application Developer

Progress in mobile technology has been swift and immense – it wasn’t so long ago that cell phones resembled bricks and car phones were a sign of wealth. Now, mobile phone use has spread throughout the ranks and technology has seriously blurred the line between phone, PDA, and personal computer. The mobile media industry is continuing to rise in revenue, and as technology continues to become more sophisticated, more developers will be needed to ensure its upward climb.

…AND BEYOND!

50.Intelligence Analyst

The world can be a scary place, but intelligence analysts help the general public to sleep a little more soundly at night. Usually working for the military – but sometimes for private interests – intelligence analysts examine information compiled from different intelligence operatives (think James Bond types), make sense of that information, and plot the next move of terrorists and villains before they make them. In the world’s political climate, intelligence analysts are always in need to save the day one encrypted file at a time.

51.Corrections Officer

Unfortunately, as the earth’s population continues to multiply, one of the side effects is that the prison systems start to overfill. In addition, new “tough on crime” legislations are demanding longer prison sentences and tighter control on inmates. Thanks to these circumstances, The Bureau of Labor Services is projecting growth for corrections officers in the near future, in both the public and private sectors.

52.Sarbanes-Oxley Specialist

The Sarbanes-Oxley Act was introduced in 2002, to better regulate financial practices within the corporate sector. Observance of the act is not a choice: all businesses, no matter how large or small, are required to comply. It isn’t always simple, however, which is why many companies are hiring Sarbanes-Oxley specialists to work with their auditors to design business plans that both benefit the company and fall within the walls of compliance with the act. A fairly new profession, it seems poised to become a booming career choice for anyone with a mind for business and accounting.

53.Tax Examiner

Nothing can be said to be certain in life, except for death and taxes. Tax examiners have been around since practically the dawn of civilization, but as long as people are doing their taxes, tax examiners will be needed to check over those taxes and make sure that every credit, exemption, and addition is perfectly kosher.

54.Regulatory Compliance Officer

Are you a stickler for regulations? If you’re interested in a career as a regulatory compliance officer, it could really get you somewhere. Regulatory compliance officers work with corporate and administrative staff, ensuring that procedures at companies fall within acceptable boundaries for federal and state regulations. Just like tax officers, as long as we have a functioning government there will always be a need for compliance officers to keep things in order.

55.Small Business Owner

This one is really quite simple: there has never been a better time than right now to be a small business owner. Thanks to the internet, it’s easy to get your products to the public without a third party or the massive pull of corporate backing. If you have the ideas and the gumption (and a business degree for the know-how can’t hurt), then you have a mighty good chance of making your business plan work.

56.Welding Technologist

In a future world full of technology and cold metal science, few skilled tradesmen will be in higher demand than welders. Whether fitting together pieces for a factory machine, or repairing vital oil pipelines under the ocean, corporations need welders now and will only need them more in the future. In case the job security doesn’t sound convincing enough, according to Popular Mechanics most welders leave trade school making $17-20 per hour.

57.Employment Recruiter

Quite simply, a growing population demands a growing number of jobs, and the job-hunting climate in our country isn’t always the kindest. Regardless of our economy’s fluctuations, ever larger masses of people will be flocking to employment agencies to help them find suitable careers in a time when “suitable careers” are far from a free-flowing commodity.

58.Financial Engineer

Entrenched in both finance and technology, the financial engineer is a unique animal. Financial engineers are well-versed in finance and mathematics, money and technology, and the relationships between them. Unlike risk-taking stock market cowboys, financial engineers

59.Quantitative Finance Analyst

Also known affectionately as “quants,” quantitative finance analysts are the numerical wizards of the finance world. Rather than gamble stocks and bonds based on trends and feelings, quants employ mathematical concepts, patterns, and even calculus to better understand investments and offer quality solutions for investors. If this line of work interests you, rethink that economics major: most quants hold degrees in physics and mathematics.

60.Virtual Services Worker

The internet has changed everything, from the way we communicate to the way we handle daily transactions. Role playing wonderlands like Second Life may have started out purely recreational, but forward thinking captains of industry have established nightclubs, shops, and even online colleges within its cyber-walls. Of course, someone has to keep those establishments running. As more people venture into virtual reality otherworlds, more people will be needed to conduct sales and offer a friendly personal voice, without ever leaving home.

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Having said that, there are various ways which help you get started quickly and make a few bucks. These are great for college students who can spare a few hours every week to earn part-time income. Instead of delivering pizzas and serving coffee, they could now work from the comfort of their home and make money.

The following list contains 20 such websites/methods which can help teens and college students generate some cash quickly.

Sell Stuff

1.eBay

Buying and selling on eBay is probably one of the most common methods to earn money online. It’s not that difficult to understand the process and get started. In fact a huge number of people around the world make their living by buying and selling stuff on eBay everyday.

College students can utilize eBay to sell old unused items and generate cash. Also they could trade on this site and make money. Here is an article which shows you how to do that.

2.BuyMyTronics

BuyMyTronics is a cool site which will buy all your gadgets including old and broken gadgets. They pay through paypal within 48 hours of receiving your gadget.

Since most of the college students love gadgets and usually have a repository of old ipods, zunes, cellphones etc, they could quickly sell them off on this site and make money in the process.

3.Zazzle

If you are creative and love drawing, painting and making designs, then you could use Zazzle to earn some nice part-time money . The process is simple and innovative. You sign up with them and apply your designs on products like t-shirts, mugs, cups and many other items. Once you are done, it can be published for sale which when bought earns you a royalty on that sale. Check how it works.

4.Craigslist

The potential of Craigslist as a money making tool is endless. Not only you can quickly sell just about anything on this site, you could also offer a service like writing, translation etc and get hired. Since it is the most popular classified ads site in the world, college students should not ignore it.

5.Cafepress

Cafepress is a site similar to Zazzle which lets you put your designs on different kinds of merchandise and earn a commission when they are sold. You can also sell books, audio and data cds using this service.

Writing, Reviewing & Blogging

6.About.com

About.com, the popular how-to and information site offers a become a guide program which college students can utilize to write on their favorite topics in their spare time.

You can set your own schedule and choose from a diverse range of topics to write on. They’ve got an attractive compensation plan too.

7.Elance

Elance is a marketplace where writers and freelancers can advertise their services and have people hire them. Article writers are usually in great demand on this site and it is a nice way to make a part-time income by writing articles for clients around the world.

8.Associated Content

Associated Content is a user-generated content site which publishes articles on almost all topics you can imagine. It pays the writers an up-front fee when they submit an article and also a performance based bonus depending on the traffic the article receives.

Check this article which describes how to make money by writing for associated content.

9.Paid Blogging Sites

Although making money from blogs isn’t easy and it requires time and perseverance to make a consistent income through blogging, there are certain paid blogging networks like PayPerPost and ReviewMe which pay you immediately after creating sponsored blog posts.

Dosh Dosh has an excellent list of 17 such paid blogging sites.

10.Squidflix

Squidflix is a cool site by Squidoo which lets you quickly review movies and earn a monthly income based on the traffic your review receives. It might not be instant and huge income but for someone who loves watching movies, it could be a fun part-time activity that generates some cash too.

11.SharedReviews

SharedReviews is a user-generated review site where you can review a large number of products which includes movies too. Create reviews and get paid based on the votes and the pageviews it receives by the end of the month.

Consulting and Tutoring

12. Tutor.com

Tutor is, as the name suggests, an online tutoring and homework site where students could get tutored on various subjects by teachers over the internet. If you are enrolled in a college, can devote at least 5 hours every week and consider yourself well versed in your subject then you may check out their apply to become a tutor page.

13. H3

H3.com is a unique site which could get you good rewards for referring competent individuals for jobs. An employer can offer a reward to his network of friends on the site if they can refer the right candidate for the job. If the candidate you voted is selected then you stand to get a portion of that reward.

Check out their how it works page to understand the process better.

14.Ether

Ether lets you offer expert advice on the topic you consider yourself an expert in. Set your hourly rate, create an ether account, get a toll-free number with a unique extension, set the time when you want to receive calls and get pre-paid phone calls from people who need advice.

Ether takes only 15% so it’s definitely a nice and viable option to generate extra cash in your free hours.

Programming & Troubleshooting

15.Scriptlance

If you are majoring in computer science and love playing with codes and scripts then Scriptlance should be your first target. It’s an online marketplace for coders where they could earn as low as $5 and as high as $5000 depending on the kind of project they bid on.

16.Crossloop

If you’ve been helping friends and family over the phone in troubleshooting their computer problems, it’s time you make some money out of the process. Crossloop is a marketplace for computer helpers which comes with a screen-sharing software. You can create a profile advertising your skills and get paid by hour while you solve computer issues of people all around the world.

17.Odesk

Odesk is a website where clients can find programmers, web developers, coders and people with various other computer related skills and assign them tasks and projects. Hence it is another way to earn freelance income while you are in college.

Other Interesting Ways

18.Pickydomains

Pickydomains is an innovative site which offers what’s really a great way to make money online. You just have to come up with unique domain names which are not yet registered (yes, believe it or not there are many of them which are yet to be taken). If your domain is accepted then you get paid $25 via paypal which is good money for few minutes of a college student’s time.

19.Video Sites

If you love making videos then there are a number of ways you can earn through them online. Video sharing sites like Metacafe, Revver and many more offer pageviews based compensation for the videos you upload to their site. Here is a nice page which lists various such video sites and the earning potential.

20.Buxr

Buxr is a discount coupons and deals site which thrives on its vibrant community of members who submit deals they come across on the internet to the site. The site rewards the most voted deals and the most active members so this is another way for college students to make money while having fun searching cool deals.

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1.Secure Transportation

The more stuff you have to cart off to school, the more likely you’ll need someone to help you get it there especially if you won’t have a car available while at school. Your parents, siblings and friends can help, but if you’re setting up an apartment then renting a truck or trailer from U-Haul or similar company means that you must make your reservation NOW or risk missing out on getting what you need later.

2.Free Checking

College students should consider how they will access money while away from home. Opening up a checking account – in many cases free to college students – at a bank that has branches located both in your home town and college location makes this easy. You’ll want to get a hold of an ATM card too and have online access to make transfers and to review your statements.

3.Cell Phones

We take cell phone access for granted, but not every provider offers the same level of service. Is your college and surrounding community part of your cell phone carrier’s network? If not, you will need to find a new provider, preferably one whose coverage areas cover your home town as well as your college community. Don’t forget to bring along the recharger!

4.Health Insurance

Will you be covered under your family’s health care plan while away at college? Most plans cover adult children well into their 20s, so make sure that you have your own health insurance card handy before going off to college. Check that your prescriptions are current and that you have access to a local pharmacy who can refill them as needed. Consider using a national chain especially if they have pharmacies in both your home and college towns.

5.Personal Computer

Do you have a laptop? If not, you’ll need to shop for one now. When bringing your laptop to college, you’ll want to make sure that you include a carrying case, rechargeable cable, surge protector, memory stick and you’ll want to make certain that your virus protection is up-to-date. Consider bringing along a security cable and backup battery too.

6.Supplies, Books

You’ll want to save your money by not making too many visits to the college bookstore whose prices are, well, out of this world. Right now, all of the big box retailers have launched their back to school sales, offering plenty of supplies that college students want at seasonally low prices. Visit Chegg.com and BookRenter.com now to see what textbooks you can rent for the upcoming semester. Once classes start you can order your books online for a fraction of the cost of buying them.

7.Got Linens?

In addition to bringing along all of your regular clothing (pack for summer, fall and winter) you’ll want to make sure that you bring along plenty of linens including towels, wash clothes, bedding, clothes hangar, clothing basket, detergent, quarters for the washer/dryer, etc.

8.Food Plan

You won’t live on pizza and beer all semester long, but you might not frequent the college cafeteria either. Exactly how and where will you be eating? Your dorm may come with its own small refrigerator but will it give you enough room to store your food and your roommate’s food too? Consider bringing along your own compact fridge and microwave; don’t forget utensils, containers, cups and mugs, can opener and if you’re a coffee drinker, a coffee maker with filters and plenty of coffee to get you started. Sugar and cream too!

9.Personal Effects

Some of the things you use for personal grooming can be purchased upon arrival, but there may be a number of items you’ll want to bring with you. That also means that if you’ve been sharing a hair dryer with your kid sister, you’ll need a new one for school.

10.Payment Made?

Plenty of students preparing to head off to college this year are finding that their educational funding must still be finalized. If you’re still falling short of money, explore options such as tuition payment deferments, Parent PLUS loans or home equity loans and lines of credit, as soon as possible. Thanks to a challenging economy, a lot of families will be scrambling this August to find more money.

The earlier you complete your plans the less stress you’ll have as you head off to college. Of course if you forget something you can ask your family to ship these items to you via the post office, FEDEX or UPS, but with smart planning you can avoid the cost of using a package shipment company.

Because of the critical importance of discovering ways on how to use less fuel, renew our resources, clean up the land, and be better stewards of the earth, money is flowing into scholarship funds supporting students whose work will help improve the world. The federal government is behind promoting environmental change which means that generous donors are confident that a sharp increase in green technology jobs will soon come about.

There are many new “green scholarships” out there although not all use the term “green” in their language. We’ve scoured through scores of them and have turned up ten that we think future green industry grads will want to review:

1. Blade Your Ride Scholarship

The company who developed an automotive device for the purpose of reducing emissions of CO2 and toxic particulate material, awards more than $30,000 to undergraduate or graduate students of any major who is also passionate about the global climate crisis. A grand prize scholarship of $15,000 with three $5000 runner up scholarships are awarded annually.

2. Dan David Prize

The Dan David Prize laureates annually donate twenty scholarships of $15,000 each to outstanding doctoral and post-doctoral students of exceptional promise in the chosen fields. Ten scholarships are awarded to students at Tel Aviv University with the remaining ten awarded to students attending universities around the world.

3. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Student Fellowships

The US EPA awards fellowships for students that are directly related to their undergraduate or graduate studies. The named NNEMS fellows conduct research projects to augment their academic studies, which EPA supports with financial aid.

4. Gloria Barron Wilderness Society Scholarship

Administered by The Wilderness Society, this annual $10,000 scholarship is for the graduate student in support of their research and preparation of a paper on some particular aspect of the wilderness, preferably relating to climate change or other topics related to wilderness conservation.

5. Nicodemus Wilderness Project – Apprentice Ecology Initiative

Students who like to pick up trash, plant trees or have discovered a novel way to help the earth can earn an award for their environmental passion. $500 educational scholarships are awarded each year for the writers of the ten best essays.

6. Southern Illinois University Carbondale

Thanks to a $600,000 grant from the National Science Foundation, students from a variety of educational backgrounds can apply for scholarships worth $9,000 per year for two years. Targeting economically disadvantaged students who attend community colleges for the first two years of college, the NSF grant is for students majoring in zoology, plant biology, toxicology, chemistry or civil and environmental engineering, and similar fields.

7. Surfrider Foundation Scholarship

Though no awards were given for 2009, the Surfrider Foundation expects to grant scholarships again for 2010. Merit based awards for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral level students are awarded, by an organization dedicated to protect and preserve the world’s oceans and beaches.

8. University of Pittsburgh Environmental Studies

Enrolled Pitt students can apply for field experience/study abroad scholarships for up to $2000 for the spring or summer terms. Department of Geology and Planetary Science’s Environmental Studies majors will find this scholarship useful for offsetting the costs related to field camps or studying abroad.

9. USC Environmental Studies

The University of Southern California, Environmental Studies department offers several merit-based scholarships annually to students enrolled in two of their programs. GPA of 3.30 or higher is necessary in order to apply.

10. Windstar Environmental Studies Scholarship Program

Co-founded by the late singer/songwriter and environmental activist, John Denver, the Windstar Foundation offers scholarships to select undergraduate and graduate students whose majors include either Environmental Engineering or Environmental Studies.

And just in case you aren’t certain where you’ll get your “green education” you may want to check out The Princeton Review’s Green Honor Roll to find the schools that not only implement environmental education but put into practice their own sustainability efforts.

There are hundreds of social media sites where people gather together online to express themselves, chat it up with other web users, even making a name for themselves in cyber space. LinkedIn is perhaps the most professional of the well known social sites while MySpace, Facebook, Twitter, Reddit and Digg tend to be more informal. And that is precisely where problems might arise.

Younger people tend to say what is on their minds without regard to what other people think. That may work when you’re being anonymous, but if your online profile syncs with who you really are, then you have a problem that must be dealt with.

Businesses today have caught on to what the internet is all about and are employing sophisticated methods to gather information about job candidates through the internet. Damaging details related to your political life, religion, community activities, etc. can short-circuit your job search, in most cases without you ever learning the reasons why no job was offered.

7 Steps To Repairing Your Online Image

1.Clean Up Your Profiles

Your online profile tells readers something about you. Trouble is, some of the information you share could be held against you. Make a point to visit your favorite social media sites to see if anything untoward needs to be removed.

2.Use A Professional Email Address

Hotmail, Gmail and Yahoo each make for very good free mail sites, but it is often the choice of email address that causes problems. Several years back I posted a resume online for a young woman, but not before I told her to use a different email address besides her oh-so-sexy-lips AT hermail.com address.

3.Update Your Photographs

Avatars are fine as long as they aren’t unprofessional. But unprofessional photographs can sink you too. If you’re looking for work, then have the photograph that best represents who you are online. You may look fine in a bikini, but you won’t be wearing that “suit” to the office!

4.Cancel Community Memberships

Speaking of social media sites, just how many do you belong to? Probably a lot more than you realize. Cancel all inactive accounts and consider distancing yourself from communities that incite its members or are otherwise unproductive.

5.Reread What You Wrote

The best censor online is you. Remember, anything you publish may never disappear even if you delete the files. Internet archiving ensures that what you wrote in 1996 and 2001 will be readable in 2010 and beyond. You may not need to delete what your wrote, but modifying an article could help. Oh, by the way, get rid of any YouTube or other video file sharing work that reflects poorly on you.

6.Check Your Blog Comments

Your comments on someone else’s blog or forum could come back to bite you. Even words said in jest can be misinterpreted. Chances are you can recall one of your more colorful exchanges — even though you may not be able to modify what your wrote, be prepared to explain it to the interviewer if that conversation is brought up. Otherwise, forget about it and move on.

7.Remove Negative Search Results

Everyone should Google their name and variations of the same to read what was written about them. The Search Engine Results Pages or SERPs can reveal much about you, some of that information could be misleading or false, while other material could be true, but regretful. You may need to hire a professional to help remove negative search results, especially if particularly damaging information appears.

Free speech defenders may howl over some of the points made, but in reality employers don’t have to hire you if they uncover unfavorable information about you. Worse, you’ll likely never learn the reason why, but if you suspect that your online presence is the culprit then you must clean up what you can.

Inasmuch as most students expected to find a thriving job market as recently as one year ago, things today are vastly different, perhaps permanently changed as far as someone’s career choice goes. The technology grad may have discovered that her software design field has shrunk while the history major may have learned that important government cutbacks in paleontology research will delay new hiring for many years.

Visualize Success Arriving In Different Ways

Planning an “outside of the box” job hunt means that new grads are going to have to look for ways to find work by nontraditional means. To that end we’ve come up with some methods to help you land yourself a job, utilizing ideas you may never have considered previously:

Temp To Perm — Temporary workers continue to supplement the workforce and will always do so. True, in a severe downturn “temp” employees are usually the first to be let go, but they’re also the first people a company will look to bring back on board before permanent hiring begins. That company on your “A List” may not have room for you as a full-time, permanent employee but they might considering hiring you on a contractual basis. If you prove to be an excellent worker, then when the economy improves you could be offered “perm” employment — going from temp to perm.

Volunteer Your Services — New grads often sorely lack the variety of skills that today’s employers want. However, to get those skills you need on-the-job training — but no one will hire you. Instead, consider applying for a short term volunteer position, perhaps managing the books for a local nonprofit, overhauling the website for a local homeless shelter or volunteering at your church’s food pantry. Though you might not consider full time, paid employment with a nonprofit if that opportunity were to arise, you’d come away from that gig with new skills and valuable employment references.

Start A Business — It used to be that entrepreneurs would need thousands of dollars in seed money to launch their own business. These days all you need is a computer and internet connection to get your business started. If you are a decent writer, consider marketing yourself as a resume or article writer. If you know something about blogs, market your writing or blog development skills. And, if you have a service that you can promote online such as marketing, creating a tutorial, fixing a computer problem, etc., then use a free online service such as Craigslist, Kijiji or Oodle to help spread the word.

Take Anything — When unemployment climbs into the double digits, then the job market has certainly turned sour. This means that you’ll be competing with more experienced people for jobs, requiring that you lower your financial expectations accordingly. However, even in the worst economy some businesses continue to thrive including food service, discount stores and auto repair. Consider taking any available position with a company who is hiring, using your spare time to find something more to your liking. And don’t forget that many of these same types of employers need people like you to work at their home or regional office. Get your foot in the door and then check to see if other opportunities are available (such as an accountant in the company’s home or regional office).

No one can say for certain when or how the current economic climate will change and what that will mean for new grads looking for work. What you don’t want to do is spend the next year unproductively which might mean that come next summer you’ll be competing against a fresh batch of grads for a limited number of openings. Take some risks — consider “outside of the box” thinking as you look for a new job.

Tell us about the programs offered at the Sellinger School of Business and Management?

At the undergraduate level, Loyola’s Sellinger School of Business and Management offers bachelor’s degrees in accounting and business administration. Business administration majors can concentrate in Finance, Business Economics; Marketing; International Business; Management; and Management Information Systems. At the graduate level, we offer a number of rigorous programs designed with working professionals in mind: the Evening MBA, which offers concentrations in Accounting, General Business, International Business, Marketing, Management, Management Information Systems and Finance; a Master of Science in Finance, the MBA Fellows program, and an Executive MBA. The Fellows and Executive programs are cohort-style, lockstep programs designed for emerging leaders and senior managers, respectively.

What is the typical duration of each of your programs?

The duration of our graduate programs varies depending on the specific one chosen and the student’s prior academic experience. The Executive MBA program, which meets on alternating Fridays and Saturdays, takes 21 months to complete, with a break for summer; the Fellows program, held on Saturdays, takes three academic years with summers off. Evening MBA students have a more flexible program and can take up to seven years to finish, although most students complete their coursework in about three years. The MSF program is typically completed in fewer than three years as well.

What would you say makes Sellinger School programs different and better than other comparable programs?

The Sellinger School’s most distinctive quality is its unique focus on preparing talented individuals for leadership—our programs emphasize cutting-edge expertise and exceptional business skills, of course, but also include a strong foundation in ethics. We are concerned with preparing not just capable, knowledgeable leaders, but principled ones as well. In a rapidly changing, increasingly diverse world where the ethical dilemmas in the business community seem to grow more complex by the day, we pride ourselves on seeking and further encouraging students who are not just willing but eager to accept the moral and practical responsibilities of leadership.

How important would you say accreditation is when choosing a college or university?

An institution’s accreditation should be a critical component of a student’s college or university selection process. The Sellinger School is one of just 8 percent of business schools worldwide with dual AACSB accreditation in business and accounting. This is the international gold standard when it comes to evaluating the merits of a business program, and we are very proud of this credential. AACSB accreditation assures prospective students, current students, and their current and future employers that Loyola is committed to the highest standards of quality and to constant evaluation and improvement of its programs.

What qualities or accomplishments do you look for when admitting students to your program?

In addition to strong performance in their undergraduate careers, we seek hardworking, highly motivated, deeply ethical individuals who are always interested in tackling the next professional challenge that comes their way. These prospective students look forward to learning from colleague-to-colleague exchange as much as through lecture, study and research. Representing a wide range of personal and professional backgrounds, our ideal graduate students bring perspective, knowledge and skill to create a richer backdrop for analysis and debate, making the understanding of concepts and especially their application, clearer and more robust.

Given the growing popularity of online degrees, what would you say are some of the benefits of a traditional classroom setting?

Our graduate classes are taught by faculty who are among the most accomplished in their respective fields, individuals whose academic achievements are equaled only by their remarkable contributions as consultants to some of the world’s leading corporations and most influential government agencies. Our students represent a broad cross-section of firms and organizations, and bring with them an unparalleled variety of professional experiences. While we certainly recognize the many ways electronic communication can enhance a course, we believe that the person-to-person interaction and lively debate that takes place in our classrooms simply cannot be replicated in an online format. What’s more, we also pride ourselves on the opportunities to network and build new business connections that we are able to provide our students—opportunities made stronger by the relationships our students build in the classroom.

Does the Sellinger School offer any job placement services to your students and graduates?

While most of our graduate students hold challenging full-time positions when they enroll in our graduate programs, we extend the full services of our Career Center to all graduate students: resume critiques, practice interviews, individual career counseling, personality/career testing, access to positions posted with Loyola’s Career Center, and opportunities to connect with the Loyola Alumni Mentor network. These services continue after graduation and can be used any time throughout a graduate’s career.

Is financial aid available to students in your programs?

The Executive and Fellows programs offer need and merit-based scholarship opportunities for candidates who are minorities, female executive, entrepreneurs or non-profit managers.

Do you have any advice for students enrolling at a college or university for the first time?

When students make the decision to attend graduate school, that decision is simply the first step. Prospective students need to do their homework. Identify the school that meets your needs. Find one that will be a valuable resource even after your degree is complete through offering a network of alumni and lifelong learning opportunities. And then take the time to prepare your life for the commitment you are preparing to make. Graduate school takes time. Embrace this opportunity to learn and don’t focus on finding the school that will allow you to graduate the most quickly. Graduate school is not so much about getting a diploma at the end; a good graduate school will prepare you for success in your current position and, equally importantly, prepare you to be successful as you continue to advance in your career. You are investing in yourself when you decide to study for a graduate degree; invest well by choosing the right program and committing the time it takes to benefit from the experience.

What do you enjoy most about your position at the Sellinger School of Business and Management at Loyola College in Maryland?

Loyola is a terrific school with truly dedicated faculty who care about student learning. We have committed alumni who speak of the value of both the Sellinger degree and access to the Loyola network. And our job is to educate; education can transform a life which is an amazing career choice for all of us at the Sellinger School. We are in challenging economic times; times where strength of character leads to long-run career and personal success. The fact that we have the opportunity to contribute to a life changing experience for our students makes coming to work each day a pleasure.

For more information on MBA programs available at The Sellinger School of Business at Loyola College of Maryland visit them online.

Thank you Dr. Karyl, for sharing and participating in this piece

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1.In-N-Out Burger

California natives already know In-N-Out as the best burger in the west, and the reputation is slowly (very slowly) spreading across the southwest. But how many know that In-N-Out is also one of the best employers this side of the Rockies?

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In-N-Out owner Rich Snyder’s approach to employees is different from most fast food purveyors: why let good people move on when you can use them to help your company grow?” In-N-Out offers flexible hours and some of the highest starting part-time wages in the country, and all on top of the benefits of working for a company that treats its employees the way it would like to be treated: like family.

2.Barnes and Noble

Since 1917, when its flagship store was opened in New York City, Barnes and Noble has grown to become the largest book retailer in the United States, with almost 800 locations nationwide.

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A quiet and relaxed place to work, you say? Benefits for part-time employees, you say? A bountiful 30% employee discount on movie and books (and that includes textbooks), you say? Paid sick days and reimbursement for transit costs, you say? It might sound like a dream come true, but in fact it’s just a job at Barnes & Noble. Sign us up!

3.Wegmans

Wegmans is a Rochester-based grocery store with European open market aspirations. Family-owned since 1916, it believes in simple values like good people, healthy products, strong customer service, and accomplishing your goals.

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Wegmans is a grocery store that cares about its employees, especially their health. From free yoga classes and subsidized gym memberships to discounts on food to make sure you’re eating right-to say nothing of health benefits for part-time employees-there’s a reason Wegmans has never left the top of Fortune magazine’s yearly “Top 100 Best Companies to Work For” round-up.

4.Starbucks

Since its humble Seattle beginnings in 1971, Starbucks has been at the forefront of the United States’ coffee revolution, putting a store on nearly every street corner and Italian coffee staples into the vocabulary of mainstream America.

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Shifts are flexible, and the hours people need their coffee (read: the crack of dawn ’til late night) means that you can get in a day of work regardless of your class schedule. Fit twenty hours of work into your week, and you can start on medical and dental benefits within three months. Not enough? How about a 30% discount and a free pound of coffee or box of tea every week to keep you focused as you ride out your classes?

5.Apple Store

Apple: the other computer provider. Once considered nothing more than a classroom computer for navigating the Oregon Trail, Apple has moved into trailblazer status with its sleek design and innovation for peripheries like the iconic iPod.

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A job at the Apple Genius Bar may be just the thing for a techie with a gift for conversation. For one thing, you get the opportunity to share your technological knowledge with all manner of customer (reason enough to work here for almost every Apple aficionado we know). Secondly, even Apple’s non-executive employees are privy to the perks of innovation-from bonuses to free early-adopter merchandise, a job at an Apple store can be tasty indeed.

6.Ritz Camera

Coming to you from malls across the country, specialty shop Ritz Camera is in a class above your average one-hour photo.

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Photography majors, take special note. Not only does Ritz offer sales incentives beyond the usual part-time wages (nothing like bonuses and commissions to sweeten the deal!), but the job offers access to hands-on training, a solid learning environment, and a place to develop your craft among a supportive staff that most likely shares your interest.

7.American Apparel

Made sweatshop-free in Downtown LA, over the past few years American Apparel’s garments have become the calling card of hipster kids across the country.

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If you have a flair for the latest fashion, American Apparel is a great choice. The stores are bright and fun, with an unbeatable laid-back atmosphere and a great soundtrack (it may sound petty, but the elevator muzak of some shops will break you down sooner than you think). Merchandise discounts are par for the course, but American Apparel realizes that it can be hard affording a representative wardrobe when you’ve just started — which is why they also offer straight-up free clothing for new employees. Bonus!

8.Ikea

Everyone’s favorite Swedish furniture superstore, IKEA brings D.I.Y. ethics home to the masses with its stylish (and inexpensive) ready-to-assemble designs.

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IKEA may leave assembly to the customers, but one place they never cut corners is with their employees. The stores offer a relaxed and friendly environment to work in, but the most important thing they offer is health care: the minute employees start working 20 hours or more a week, they are eligible for benefits. Another perk: depending on the hours you keep, even a part-timer can build up to a paid vacation.

9.Whole Foods

Whole Foods Market is a grocer that takes food seriously. Frequently featured on hit show Top Chef as the market of choice, Whole Foods is the world’s largest natural and organic food retailer. What we do know is that it sells (and serves up in the deli sections) some amazingly tasty food.

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With its emphasis on organics and unprocessed ingredients, Whole Foods is all about health, and it takes its commitment to employee health just as seriously. After 400 hours of service (that’s around twenty weeks on a part-time schedule) eligibility for health benefits kicks in, but wait: after 800 service hours, the company picks up 100% of your health-care premiums. Other perks include paid time off and a 20% discount on groceries so you can eat like a king… or at least like a top chef in training.

10.Lowes

Since 1946, Lowe’s has been dedicated to providing great home improvement supplies and a great atmosphere for its employees.

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Most companies only offer health care to part-time employees after a certain amount of worked hours and with a certain quota per week… if they even offer health care to part-time employees at all. That’s not the case with Lowe’s: the hardware superstore offers immediate benefits for all part-time employees regardless of hours worked per week. With perks like that, paid time off and highly flexible schedules are just icing on the cake.

11.REI

Recreational Equipment Incorporated, better known as REI, specializes in… you guessed it, recreational equipment! From all-terrain apparel to camping and hiking gear, REI has everything you need for an outstanding outdoor adventure.

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For the more outdoorsy type, REI is a fantastic place to work. For part-time and even seasonal employees, benefits come standard after 30 days of work, with the costs offset 60% by the company. As if that weren’t enough, a whopping 50% discount on REI brand merchandise and 30% discount on trips planned through REI’s travel company, you’ll have the time and cash to do some outdoor adventuring of your own.

12.Trader Joes

A phenomenon well known to many a college student, Trader Joe’s market brings exotic foods from around the world to your kitchen at extremely affordable prices. (Not to mention the classic Two-Buck Chuck.)

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Trader Joe’s is about as laid back as you can get for a supermarket, and its supervisors want to pass that cool demeanor on to its employees — all those fun Hawaiian shirts come free with the territory! Of course, nothing is quite as relaxing as knowing that your health care is covered, and Trader Joes has even its part-time employees’ backs.

13.Nordstrom

Founded in Seattle in 1901, originally a shoe store built by a farmer and prospector who struck gold on the Yukon, Nordstrom by now has grown into the wildly popular upscale department store that we know today.

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Despite a changing economical climate over the past couple years, Nordstrom has resisted layoffs — always a good sign. In addition to offering health care benefits to part-time workers, Nordstrom goes a step farther with perks like subsidized gym memberships, to make sure their employees are in the best shape possible.

14.Lands End

Lands’ End is a Wisconsin-based clothing retailer that focuses on casual comfort and warmth for the great outdoors. Though mostly a mail-order company, Lands’ End does have several stores overseas and in the upper Midwest — and that’s where you come in.

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The emphasis at Lands’ End is on fun: employees (even part-time employees) get access to a company-owned recreation center, great discounts on theme parks and movies, and a standing invitation to the yearly company picnic. It’s all so exciting; you might not even notice you’re also being offered health benefits and (should this turn into more than a summer job) retirement plans.

15.Cost Plus World Markets

Cost Plus was founded simply as a furniture-import warehouse on Fisherman’s Wharf, San Francisco, in 1958. Since then it has come to be known as a market for a wide variety of imports, from furniture and dishware to exotic food and wine.

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With the amounts of interesting items for sale, a job at Cost Plus is almost worth it for the in-store discounts alone. That said, Cost Plus goes above and beyond with medical benefits, life insurance, and 401(K) options, not to mention and equally flexible vacations. extremely flexible hours

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