College graduations abound this weekend; congrats to the many who are celebrating!
At this time of year I always enjoy looking in the newspaper for wise quotes dispensed by high-profile graduation speakers. My favorite was from Mr. Rogers many years ago when he shared a touching story about what he learned from the Special Olympics. (Note to self: Find a link to this!)
Hiring right now may not be as sizzling as this time last year, but there are plenty of good career-starting opportunities out there. For grads still uncertain about what field to enter, consider this great 2008 job outlook piece.
For the grads just entering the wonderful world of work, there are some great resources on Yahoo! HotJobs that can help make a successful transition. More really great advice can be found in these articles:
- 7 Job-Search Mistakes New Grads Make
- Essential Workplace Skills for College Grads
- Good-Paying Jobs Are Ample, But Training Is Critical
