Archives: September 2009

First Jobs, Last Words

Posted by: Louis Lavelle on September 14

For a little more than a year now, the First Jobs blog has been bringing you news, opinion, and features (Job Hunter's Toolbox, Best of the Web, and The Good,...

More Depressing News For Grads (Unless You're An Engineer)

Posted by: Lindsey Gerdes on September 11

The National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) has some depressing news for 2009 grads. Apparently, their salaries are down 1.2% from last year, according to data from career services...

Bad Economy Hasn't Changed Gen Y's Desire For Work/Life Balance

Posted by: Lindsey Gerdes on September 03

Apparently students still value work-life balance above all else when listing top characteristics of an ideal entry-level employer, placing it well above other factors such as salary and meaningful work....