Interesting Boston Opportunity!

Excellent contract assignment in downtown Boston requires a customer support person with excellent internet skills to support users of educational websites via phone and online.  Must be able to quickly resolve issues with minimal escalation; be very comfortable with current Windows products; and knowledge of all popular internet tools.  Send resumes in MS Word format to harold@smartstaff.jobs or call Harold Levin at 908-508-0300, ext. 205.

Message to Recent College Grads

Did you graduate college last spring and still are not working? Have you focused on finding that perfect dream job and found interviews are nearly impossible to obtain? Are your parents getting on your case to find something, anything at all? If so, you are definitely not alone!

When I worked for a trade school, we classified jobs as directly related to your training, closely related, somewhat relate, unrelated. The current economy makes the first option is a real challenge but the second and third might be reachable.

Let us assume for a minute that you have a degree in Elementary Education. If you happen to live in NJ, a man they are touting as one of the greatest governors of all time, took away your chance of a directly related job this year. Closely related is still a possibility as I see postings all the time from learning centers, such as Sylvan and smaller privately owned groups, looking for qualified teachers to teach basic skills, SAT prep, etc. Certainly, this is not an awful alternative. Somewhat related jobs would include working in a before or after care program providing homework assistance or getting a job in a religious school teaching youngsters. At the minimum, the alternative jobs put some money in your pocket and give you something for your resume.

This process applies to any educational path you have just completed. Contact me if you want some ideas and directions!