Comments on: Why Your College Grad Doesn’t Have a Job Yet… & 10 Things You Can Do To Fix That http://jasonseiden.com/parents-4-steps-to-getting-your-college-grad-a-job/ Dare Yourself to Fail Spectacularly! Wed, 10 Mar 2010 23:06:34 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: Personal Development Executive Coach http://jasonseiden.com/parents-4-steps-to-getting-your-college-grad-a-job/comment-page-1/#comment-6879 Personal Development Executive Coach Sat, 06 Feb 2010 18:59:46 +0000 http://jasonseiden.com/?p=1660#comment-6879 The secret to getting the job of a lifetime? Simple; match your unique selling point to the employer's unique buying point! Most people start the other way around by trying to sell their skills and experience. What you need to do is research what THEY want rather than what you have to offer. Understand what their need is and then package your transferable skills to match it. The better you match and present/communicate this to your potential employer, the more likely you will get the job. The secret to getting the job of a lifetime? Simple; match your unique selling point to the employer’s unique buying point! Most people start the other way around by trying to sell their skills and experience. What you need to do is research what THEY want rather than what you have to offer. Understand what their need is and then package your transferable skills to match it. The better you match and present/communicate this to your potential employer, the more likely you will get the job.

]]> By: Stuart MacCormack http://jasonseiden.com/parents-4-steps-to-getting-your-college-grad-a-job/comment-page-1/#comment-6499 Stuart MacCormack Mon, 18 Jan 2010 22:49:54 +0000 http://jasonseiden.com/?p=1660#comment-6499 Hi Jason, as a coach I couldn't agree more with your last comment. I see many clients who have lots of reasons why their life is the way it is and as you say it's external to them. A good coach will help people see that their limiting beliefs about the world are just that - limiting beliefs that are not based on true facts and evidence but on our own skewed perceptions of the world around us (we are all guilty of this). By believing things are against us we waste our time, effort and resources on giving up our control and freedom. Where is the freedom and happiness in prison? If you believe the world is corrupt then you will look for it until you find it and make it true; missing all the good stuff that's out there to be enjoyed! I figure that choosing our beliefs is something that we have complete control over so you might as well pick some beliefs that make you feel good and help you get what you want in your life. Why would you want to do anything else? But if you're having trouble you can always change them in 2min! http://www.virtuallyperfect.org/Virtually_Perfect_Limited/NLP_Videos.html A great series for the New Year and very pertinent to the current climate - keep them coming! Hi Jason, as a coach I couldn’t agree more with your last comment. I see many clients who have lots of reasons why their life is the way it is and as you say it’s external to them. A good coach will help people see that their limiting beliefs about the world are just that – limiting beliefs that are not based on true facts and evidence but on our own skewed perceptions of the world around us (we are all guilty of this). By believing things are against us we waste our time, effort and resources on giving up our control and freedom. Where is the freedom and happiness in prison?

If you believe the world is corrupt then you will look for it until you find it and make it true; missing all the good stuff that’s out there to be enjoyed! I figure that choosing our beliefs is something that we have complete control over so you might as well pick some beliefs that make you feel good and help you get what you want in your life. Why would you want to do anything else? But if you’re having trouble you can always change them in 2min! http://www.virtuallyperfect.org/Virtually_Perfect_Limited/NLP_Videos.html

A great series for the New Year and very pertinent to the current climate – keep them coming!

]]> By: Jason Seiden http://jasonseiden.com/parents-4-steps-to-getting-your-college-grad-a-job/comment-page-1/#comment-5630 Jason Seiden Sun, 03 Jan 2010 06:59:23 +0000 http://jasonseiden.com/?p=1660#comment-5630 @NWO—You're losing hope. You've begun to externalize the source of your problems... that's bad. It makes you incapable of solving them and creates a dead-end path for yourself. Consider this: 1. College has not always been a way of sustaining the middle class. It was for awhile, and then, only recently. It's evolution is not over. 2. Yes, big time corporate greed and corruption exist, but don't you dare suggest that wealthy people and corrupt people are all the same people. They're not. There are plenty of poor swindlers, and plenty of generous millionaires. And one day, when you've worked through this mess and are sitting on a pile of cash yourself—which you can do—I think you'll feel good about having earned your money, and won't take kindly to strangers judging you poorly by your bank account. 3. The job market for your demo is harsh... no question. You really think incarceration is an enviable alternative? You're kidding, right? You are not seriously thinking that jail is a good alternative, are you? Please say NO. 4. I know some wealthy men. I also know men of meager means. What I've learned: marital problems transcend both looks and wealth. NWO, my suggestion to you: less time hating, more time planning your own future. There is a way forward, and you will find it... but only if you keep your attention focused and don't allow it to drift to a place where you start imagining the world as a great big ball of enemies. Keep your head, NWO. Please. @NWO—You’re losing hope. You’ve begun to externalize the source of your problems… that’s bad. It makes you incapable of solving them and creates a dead-end path for yourself. Consider this:

1. College has not always been a way of sustaining the middle class. It was for awhile, and then, only recently. It’s evolution is not over.

2. Yes, big time corporate greed and corruption exist, but don’t you dare suggest that wealthy people and corrupt people are all the same people. They’re not. There are plenty of poor swindlers, and plenty of generous millionaires. And one day, when you’ve worked through this mess and are sitting on a pile of cash yourself—which you can do—I think you’ll feel good about having earned your money, and won’t take kindly to strangers judging you poorly by your bank account.

3. The job market for your demo is harsh… no question. You really think incarceration is an enviable alternative? You’re kidding, right? You are not seriously thinking that jail is a good alternative, are you? Please say NO.

4. I know some wealthy men. I also know men of meager means. What I’ve learned: marital problems transcend both looks and wealth.

NWO, my suggestion to you: less time hating, more time planning your own future. There is a way forward, and you will find it… but only if you keep your attention focused and don’t allow it to drift to a place where you start imagining the world as a great big ball of enemies.

Keep your head, NWO. Please.

]]> By: New World Order http://jasonseiden.com/parents-4-steps-to-getting-your-college-grad-a-job/comment-page-1/#comment-5626 New World Order Sun, 03 Jan 2010 00:32:22 +0000 http://jasonseiden.com/?p=1660#comment-5626 What parents of recent college grads don't realize is how greatly the economic landscape has changed since they were young. A college degree no longer guarantees any type of employment. College is, and always has been, a vehicle for sustaining the lifestyle of the middle class in America. But because of big time corporate greed and corruption behind the scenes, a large percentage of the middle class is steadily slipping into poverty because millionaires wanted to become billionaires. The job market for recent college grads is so bad right now. The job market is even worse for my demographic as a 25-28 year old fresh-out-of-college minority male. I actually envy guys locked up behind bars. At least prison inmates are guaranteed three hot meals and a cot everyday. My whole family is broke that we might be starving out in the streets in a few months. Prison inmates also live work free lives and don't have to worry about making tons of money to attract beautiful but evil trophy women who really want them anyway. What parents of recent college grads don’t realize is how greatly the economic landscape has changed since they were young. A college degree no longer guarantees any type of employment. College is, and always has been, a vehicle for sustaining the lifestyle of the middle class in America. But because of big time corporate greed and corruption behind the scenes, a large percentage of the middle class is steadily slipping into poverty because millionaires wanted to become billionaires.

The job market for recent college grads is so bad right now. The job market is even worse for my demographic as a 25-28 year old fresh-out-of-college minority male. I actually envy guys locked up behind bars. At least prison inmates are guaranteed three hot meals and a cot everyday. My whole family is broke that we might be starving out in the streets in a few months. Prison inmates also live work free lives and don’t have to worry about making tons of money to attract beautiful but evil trophy women who really want them anyway.

]]> By: food http://jasonseiden.com/parents-4-steps-to-getting-your-college-grad-a-job/comment-page-1/#comment-2989 food Tue, 20 Oct 2009 00:35:30 +0000 http://jasonseiden.com/?p=1660#comment-2989 i like food i like food

]]> By: New Grads! Get Your Parents Off Your Back | One Day, One Job http://jasonseiden.com/parents-4-steps-to-getting-your-college-grad-a-job/comment-page-1/#comment-2663 New Grads! Get Your Parents Off Your Back | One Day, One Job Tue, 04 Aug 2009 19:54:04 +0000 http://jasonseiden.com/?p=1660#comment-2663 [...] called Why Your College Grad Doesn’t Have a Job Yet. Check it [...] [...] called Why Your College Grad Doesn’t Have a Job Yet. Check it [...]

]]> By: Claire http://jasonseiden.com/parents-4-steps-to-getting-your-college-grad-a-job/comment-page-1/#comment-2644 Claire Tue, 28 Jul 2009 05:08:13 +0000 http://jasonseiden.com/?p=1660#comment-2644 This is by far one of the most useful collection of advice for a recent graduate (re: me). Very engaging and motivational. Thank you! This is by far one of the most useful collection of advice for a recent graduate (re: me). Very engaging and motivational. Thank you!

]]> By: Barbara Kuppersmith http://jasonseiden.com/parents-4-steps-to-getting-your-college-grad-a-job/comment-page-1/#comment-2465 Barbara Kuppersmith Fri, 05 Jun 2009 17:10:02 +0000 http://jasonseiden.com/?p=1660#comment-2465 Phenomenal! My daughter just graduated from an Ivy league and does not have a job. She sent this to me! Making sure she reads it. I am an executive recruiter and these are all of the things I have been telling her. RESEARCH and then use that info to NETWORK and make calls. The kids don't realize that applying on line is like you said-standing in a crowd of thousands. A resume, how they present it (info in cover letter about company, specifics about company, etc) and how they follow up-make them STAND OUT and be seen. I am going to look into your group and see what else you offer and definitely pass on to other people. Phenomenal! My daughter just graduated from an Ivy league and does not have a job. She sent this to me! Making sure she reads it.
I am an executive recruiter and these are all of the things I have been telling her. RESEARCH and then use that info to NETWORK and make calls. The kids don’t realize that applying on line is like you said-standing in a crowd of thousands. A resume, how they present it (info in cover letter about company, specifics about company, etc) and how they follow up-make them STAND OUT and be seen.
I am going to look into your group and see what else you offer and definitely pass on to other people.

]]> By: Lynnm http://jasonseiden.com/parents-4-steps-to-getting-your-college-grad-a-job/comment-page-1/#comment-2462 Lynnm Fri, 05 Jun 2009 15:13:24 +0000 http://jasonseiden.com/?p=1660#comment-2462 As a Monday morning quarterback, I would say that parents might want to whisper in their kid's ears while they are still in college. Bring up networking, resume-building, getting experience before graduation so that they might have some prospects before they even throw their caps in the air. http://www.collegejobbank.com/articles/can-2009-college-graduates-find-jobs-4119-article.html If you don't find yourself or your offspring in that position though, I agree with Jason's advice. Always be networking, always be interviewing, always be job-seeking. Consider the job-search your current full-time job.....don't look at it as a trudge off to the coal mines, see it as your full-time job where you are your own boss, in charge of your own destiny. If you want to be successful you'll get up, get out there, research, discuss, and take your daily experiences to make yourself better. The more you search for a job, the better you get at it. The end result = the job. As a Monday morning quarterback, I would say that parents might want to whisper in their kid’s ears while they are still in college. Bring up networking, resume-building, getting experience before graduation so that they might have some prospects before they even throw their caps in the air. http://www.collegejobbank.com/articles/can-2009-college-graduates-find-jobs-4119-article.html
If you don’t find yourself or your offspring in that position though, I agree with Jason’s advice. Always be networking, always be interviewing, always be job-seeking. Consider the job-search your current full-time job…..don’t look at it as a trudge off to the coal mines, see it as your full-time job where you are your own boss, in charge of your own destiny. If you want to be successful you’ll get up, get out there, research, discuss, and take your daily experiences to make yourself better. The more you search for a job, the better you get at it. The end result = the job.

]]> By: Ken http://jasonseiden.com/parents-4-steps-to-getting-your-college-grad-a-job/comment-page-1/#comment-2461 Ken Fri, 05 Jun 2009 02:32:47 +0000 http://jasonseiden.com/?p=1660#comment-2461 I am not a parent or anything. I'm the kid. I wish my mom can watch this and stop stressing me out. But seriously, "cheap and hardworking" defines me. Good stuff~ I'm not sure if the actual course is a good one but out of desperation I might actually enroll and u are probably going to earn a customer~ I am not a parent or anything. I’m the kid. I wish my mom can watch this and stop stressing me out. But seriously, “cheap and hardworking” defines me. Good stuff~ I’m not sure if the actual course is a good one but out of desperation I might actually enroll and u are probably going to earn a customer~

]]> By: Mellen http://jasonseiden.com/parents-4-steps-to-getting-your-college-grad-a-job/comment-page-1/#comment-2460 Mellen Thu, 04 Jun 2009 17:53:21 +0000 http://jasonseiden.com/?p=1660#comment-2460 Hey Mom, I came across this website today and thought of you! I can't watch the videos on my computer because the sound doesn't work but maybe if you have a free moment, you could watch one or two of them and tell me what you think! Hey Mom,

I came across this website today and thought of you! I can’t watch the videos on my computer because the sound doesn’t work but maybe if you have a free moment, you could watch one or two of them and tell me what you think!

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