RichmondJobNet is an on-line career resource center for individuals interested in starting or advancing their career in the Greater Richmond region. The site was developed by the Greater Richmond Partnership, Inc. in response to unprecedented economic changes in our community and the growing need to help job seekers connect with local employment opportunities.
Research suggests that 70% of all job opening are never advertised—that’s why RichmondJobNet encourages individuals to connect through networking events (face-to-face and virtually) through an exciting combination of social media.
http://www.richmondjobnet.com/
This is an excellent article about how to make yourself stand out from all the other people out there looking for a job! http://money.cnn.com/magazines/fortune/storysupplement/flyp/index.htm
The Science, Mathematics And Research for Transformation (SMART) Scholarship for Service Program has been established by the Department of Defense (DoD) to support undergraduate and graduate students pursuing degrees in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) disciplines. The program aims to increase the number of civilian scientists and engineers working at DoD laboratories.
The Scholarship provides funding for graduate school in return for a guarantee of working for the government for 5 years. For more information, visit http://www.asee.org/fellowships/smart/
A recent article in the New York Times entitled “All is Not Lost for the Class of 2009″ gives hope to those still seeking jobs from the Class of 2009: http://www.nytimes.com/2009/04/12/jobs/12career.html?_r=1&scp=1&sq=all%20is%20not%
20lost%20for%20the%20class%20of%202009&st=cse
The big advice : adjust expectations, consider different industries, a broader geography, post-graduation internships and network!
The Career Development Center’s Destination Unknown is a two-day retreat that allows second-year students to explore their self-awareness, college goals and aspirations for the future.
See what past DU participants have to say about their experience:
What past DU participants have to say
Get more info and apply at http://cdc.richmond.edu/students/career/destination.html.
