Job Hosting Sites

Even though the job hunt for recent graduates has become far more competitive in the last decade, there have been advancements to make it easier as well. For example, job hosting websites. There are thousands of opportunities awaiting you online so forget rummaging through the classified sections and running around town searching for "work needed" signs. Instead, jump online and use the power of these sites.


Broadcasting:

http://part-time.careerbuilder.com/pt.ic/Broadcast-Journalism.htm
http://www.simplyhired.com/a/jobs/list/q-broadcastinghttp://www.tvjobs.com/
http://www.cpb.org/jobline/

Journalism:

http://www.journalismjobs.com/
http://www.journalismjobs.com/search_jobs_all.cfm
http://cubreporters.org/jobs.html
http://www.peoplesearchpro.com/journalism/jobs/

Public Relations:

http://www.prsa.org/jobcenter/
http://www.prnewsonline.com/
http://www.prcrossing.com/
http://www.prweekus.com/jobs/section/257/

Advertising:

http://www.talentzoo.com/
http://hotjobs.yahoo.com/jobs-c-advertising_pr
http://www.marketingjobs.com/
http://www.mediajobmarket.com/jobs/index.jsp

Organizational Communication:

http://www.bestsampleresume.com/find-organizational-communication-jobs.html
http://www.indeed.com/q-Assistant-Professor-Organizational-Communication-jobs.html

Intercultural Communication:

http://www.job-search-engine.com/keyword/intercultural-communication/
http://jobs.trovit.com/jobs/intercultural-communication
http://www.indeed.com/q-Intercultural-jobs.html
http://www.bestsampleresume.com/find-intercultural-communication-jobs.html

Economic Dissatisfaction Affecting College Student's Mental Health

A series of recent studies shows that depression and anxiety among college students and recent college graduates is the highest it has been in over 10 years.

The Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory, a questionnaire used to assess a variety of mental disorders, was administered to large samples of college students by researchers at San Diego State University. The survey has been used to collect mental health data on United States college students since as far back as 1938.

According to the survey, eight times as many college students meet the criteria for major depressive disorder and/or generalized anxiety disorder than 10 years ago.

Interestingly, the increase in anxiety and depression appears to be due to young people’s changing values and views about the world.

According to Jean Twenge, the lead researcher behind the study, college students have experienced a generational shift from “intrinsic” to “extrinsic” goals. Intrinsic goals deal with a person’s sense of self worth, development, and understanding of the world. Extrinsic goals focus on material wealth, status and how other people perceive them.

Twenge noted a poll of college freshmen that found “being well off financially” was more important to them than “developing a meaningful philosophy of life.” This attitude is drastically different from years past when the opposite was true, Twenge said.

This extrinsic concern is supported by research at Harvard University. The 17th Edition Survey of Young Americans’ Attitudes toward Politics and Public Service by Harvard University shows that financial obligations and employment are the number one concern among college students.

Here were some of the findings:

- 85% think the current economic state will make it difficult for their graduating class to find permanent jobs upon graduation.
- 62% are concerned with meeting their bills and obligations.
- 59% are worried about having money for “extras”
- 59% are worried about finding an affordable place to live.
- 47% worried about being able to live in the city of their choice after graduation.

The Panetta Institute for Public Policy and Hart Research Associates support these findings in their 2010 Survey of America’s College Students.

According to the survey, 83% of students view the economy as weak, and 40% say they have been personally affected as a result. In fact, 74% of college seniors said they are worried about finding a job after graduation, the lowest number the survey has ever seen.

Other concerns include having too much student loan debt (44%), too much credit card debt (25%), being able to afford health care (31%) and their personal financial situation (68%).

Graduate School: Where To Go & How To Get There

As we reach the end of the 120-credit requirement list and our Degree Audit Report is turning green, a lot of us are wondering: what now?

There is a fork in the road and we can either go two ways: more school or more work. The recent budget cuts to higher education are swaying our minds from the possibility of textbooks and student loans. However, the economy is preventing us from starting our careers we've worked so hard to begin. So what to do and where to go?

Well, the first glimmer of a silver lining rests within scholarships, grants, and fellowships. If you're involved in any club, Greek chapter, multi-cultural center, or foreign exchange program; you're chances at receiving funding will increase. Just put yourself out there and you never know money might just fall from the sky. Here is a list of scholarships available in the Edward R. Murrow College of Communication.
The deadline is in 11 days!

If you’re looking at moving forward to graduate school the practice GRE (Graduate Requirement Exam) is offered FOR FREE on November 13 from 8-5 in the CUE. WSU also offers free MCAT, DAT, OAT, PCAT, and LSAT practice tests for other WSU students on this day. For more information, go here.

Once you've figured out the finances, finished taking the examinations, the finals step is deciding where to go for your masters/doctorate degree. Whether you wish to stay within the field of communication or decide to venture out, here is a list of the best graduate schools in the United States.

By the time you have spent a few more years in the classroom, the economic storm should have settled and you will have obtained not only more knowledge, but a faster route to eliminating debt as well.

Use Social Media to Create Personal Branding

You can have the opportunity to create a personally branded resume by making use of social media. Interviewers, recruiters and hiring managers will search for you long before they call you for an interview. By creating a social media resume, it will enable you to maximize your own personal marketing.

A social media resume is a collection of your educational background, professional experience, references, contact information and a gallery of your work. It enables people to see your qualities, skills, abilities and however else you choose to market yourself.

One way to create a social media resume is to create a Google Profile. Blogging, podcasting, video productions and photo galleries are other ways to use social media. To find out information about how to create your own social media resume click here.

U.S. Census bureau

This site can be of great use to graduates. The census bureau has many tools and references that help compare different cities, states towns...

Click here to visit the site

America's Wealthiest and Poorest States

This article compares different states' median income. It is helpful to see where people have a stable job and income. Keep in mind that the comparisons don't take into account the cost differences between states; however, it is helpful for college graduates to maximize their potential careers by going to the states that provide the best jobs and incomes.

Read more here

Midterm Election Results Affect Us

Regardless of how many college students and recent graduates exercised their right to vote in these midterm elections, the results will affect everyone - so stay informed.

Click here to see local, state and nation-wide results from Seattle's KOMO News.