College Central Podcasts: Career and Job Search Advice

Does this sound like you? You're only a few months into your new job and...you're miserable. Before you quit, or say something you may regret, stop. Here's what to consider if you're unhappy with your new job.

Here's more advice on how to navigate the resume minefield. Remember, make your resume easy for a recruiter to scan in 30 seconds or less. Bogging down the process only speeds up your trip to the trash.

Job seekers may have more to offer an employer than they realize. Transferable skills enable you to capitalize on previous work experience, enhance your candidacy when crafting cover letters and resumes, and be a more confident and capable employee.

Been there? Done it? Now share it! Be a mentor. Use your experience to help others find their potential. You'll give something back, contribute to the future, and educate others while broadening your own mind.

Starting a new job is like moving to a new school, and you can expect plenty of excitement and nerves. As you transition from classroom to cubicle, or whatever your new job environment may be, here's how to get off the starting block without stumbling.

Whether you're leaving your job by choice or by chance, handle your departure with grace and tact. How you choose to close one chapter in your life can have an impact on how you begin another.

Congratulations! You passed the cover letter and resume tests, landing an interview with the company of your choice. What could go wrong? Answer: Plenty. Here are tips to help you ace the interview and stand out from the competition.

Many young grads and job seekers are boomeranging back to Mom and Dad. While there are perks to living at home, the objective is to find a job and build a career. Here's how to stay job search focused and avoid becoming a fixture in your parents' house.

Career portfolios are proof of your potential. They validate the claims you make in your resume and cover letter, and can even help you get hired sooner. Here's how to create a powerful self-marketing tool and online portrait of you.

Interview questions serve one purpose: To help employers better determine how well a match you are for the company. However, this does not mean employers have an open license to inquire freely about anything they choose.