College Central Podcasts: Career and Job Search Advice

Job fairs are great opportunities to meet multiple employers in one location. Such face-to-face forums allow you to learn first hand about prospective employers and their hiring needs, and to present your credentials in person without a prior appointment.

Few can advance your job search or career success like a mentor. A mentor can show you the ropes, build your self-confidence, help you think strategically, and enable you to better transition into a company. Here's how to be inspired to aspire.

Your military tour is over and you're about to enter or return to the civilian workforce. To transition from wings and 0900 hours to wingtips and 5:00 p.m. occupations, focus on your transferable skills and give yourself a job search advantage.

Internships are a great way to enhance your resume, expand your knowledge base, and help get your foot in the job market. Here's how to preview a career path, gain real world experience, and become a more marketable job candidate.

If you think the interview process ends with the handshake at the end of the meeting, think again! Despite your good credentials, possibly even a great interview, a follow up thank you (or lack thereof) can still make or break the deal.

Telephone interviews don't require a pressed suit or travel directions, but they are no less important than in-person interviews. As more companies choose this means to pre-screen job candidates, know how to answer the call and make a good impression.

Starting a new job in a new place can be exciting. However, the physical act of relocating is less romantic. Here's how to make sure your career move to a new location isn't a bumpy one.

Employees will sometimes evaluate prospectives during business meals, where even your table manners indicate how you could potentially represent the company in a public forum. Here's the dish on how not to choke at a business lunch interview.

It's not what you know, it's who you know. Networking helps you expand your circle and build relationships for greater personal and professional advancement. Here's how to network and create career connections through communication and contacts.

As a job seeker, you will be judged by how well you communicate, even in emails. Remember, a prospective employer is not your BFF. If you want to be taken seriously, familiarize yourself with online communication manners and protocol.