Employment

Displaying 51 - 100 of 203 in reverse chronological order

#	Title	Date	Summary
51	Let college prepare you for the 'real world' Northern Iowan 107:49, p.10	04/12/2011	Students urged to develop skills employers are looking for, get involved with student groups, gain experience in areas of interest, and use college as a time to open their minds to new ideas.
52	NOW HIRING: Spin doctors and dictators Northern Iowan 107:45, p.9	03/29/2011	A tongue in cheek look at the job market and what types of positions may be available and in demand soon.
53	Mark Grey discusses immigration in Iowa Northern Iowan 107:41, p.2	03/04/2011	Mexican immigration exploded in the early 1990's. Mexicans cross the border because of the lack of jobs, poor education, and because following the passage of the North American Free Trade Act, farmers could not compete; photo.
54	Procrastinate tomorrow Northern Iowan 107:36, p.11	02/15/2011	It is up to students to make or break their college education. Students urged to plan ahead, organize assignments, refer to the syllabus, plan time for themselves, and plan for the job hunt.
55	A hostage crisis Northern Iowan 107:35, p.10	02/11/2011	Tax cuts for the wealthy and trickle down economics seem to reign supreme. Author believes that government should get out of the way and let the market work itself out.
56	Mom says eat your humanities Northern Iowan 107:32, p.5	02/01/2011	Students urged to ask how they can make courses in the Liberal Arts Core matter and make them better people. Employers do not simply hire people; they hire good people.
57	The damage of Wal-Mart Northern Iowan 107:13, p.7	10/12/2010	Wal-Mart taken to task for paying employees low wages and in some alleged cases failing to pay the correct amount due to employees. The closing of small town stores has also been placed on the doorstep of the company; photo.
58	Mudd Advertising offers opportunities for students Northern Iowan 106:49, p.7	04/13/2010	Students urged to apply for internships and employment with local company.
59	Professor analyzes glass ceiling that halts women's advancement Northern Iowan 106:49, p.1	04/13/2010	Professor Victoria Robinson says that five external barriers hinder women in the workforce: the devaluation of women, home, and family; a limited number of sponsors and mentors, limited networks, and a systematic bias; photo.
60	Student Voices Northern Iowan 106:36, p.	02/16/2010	Students asked impressions of the interview process and what employers are looking for in potential employees; photo.
61	Students struggle with graduation decision Northern Iowan 2010:29, p.1	01/22/2010	The choice for students nearing graduation is to attend graduate school or try to enter the employment arena. Their choice is more difficult because of the high unemployment rate and a depressed economy; photo.
62	Stick 'em up Northern Iowan 2008:28, p.5	01/15/2010	Advice students that good grades do make a difference. A college education is something no one can take away from you. The "real world" is coming hard and fast; employment is just around the corner.
63	Working hard, or hardly working Northern Iowan 106:27, p.6	12/11/2009	College students frequently have the opportunity to work in a more lax environment than what they will face after college". Proper work habits will pay for themselves when applying for full time positions.
64	Career services offers advice for worrisome graduates Northern Iowan 106:26, p.7	12/08/2009	According to Career Services, eighty per cent of UNI graduates found jobs within ninety days of graduation. The starting salary was $36,823. Career Services can help in finding a job. Many services are available.
65	Letter to the UNI community Northern Iowan 106:18, p.5	10/30/2009	Jon Crews reminds students, faculty, and staff of the accomplishments of his administration over the years. Hiring of graduates, street improvement, and support of McLeod Center mentioned as Cedar Falls support for the university.
66	Donations from UNI's program "Power of the Purse" help female students dress for interviewing success Northern Iowan 106:13, p.4	10/13/2009	Three women students in financial need received $250 for interviewing attire. The money was donated by those attending "The Power of the Purse" presentation; photo.
67	Identifying skills and values necessary for entering the workforce Northern Iowan 106:5, p.	09/15/2009	David Marchesani said that people have three different types of skills:. adaptive skills, functional skills, and work content skills, which make up an individual job applicant.
68	UNI virtual career center launched Northern Iowa Today 93:1, p.18	06/01/2009	Alumni Association responds to need expressed by alumni; offers multi-faceted employment service.
69	Cell phone savvy gives job seekers edge Northern Iowan 105:51, p.9	04/21/2009	U.S. Cellular suggests students who are seeking jobs should include a cell phone number on the application and resume in addition to a land line. This information will help ensure receiving a call from a potential employer; photo.
70	Face your economy fears Northern Iowan 105:34, p.7	02/10/2009	Urges students to stay informed about the current economic difficulties.
71	Add to your resume the right way Northern Iowan 105:22, p.3	11/14/2008	With the changes in the economy, students must remember to add extracurricular programs to their resume. It is important to do something in which you believe and enjoy, and, ideally, it should be related to your major.
72	Panther Portraits Northern Iowan 105:6, p.4	09/19/2008	Scenes from ticket sales in the union and Interview Day; photo.
73	Career Fair Quick Guide Northern Iowan 105:2, p.	09/05/2008	Over 140 organizations will be represented. Dates, times, and location of the fair and interview day. Articles on avoiding common errors, interview tips, and considering graduate school; photo
74	Never say goodbye Northern Iowan 104:54, p.14	05/02/2008	Thoughts of a graduating senior; columnist.
75	This is not the end of our lives Northern Iowan 104:53, p.7	04/29/2008	Graduating from college is not the end but the beginning of a new life filled with challenges.
76	UNI students prepare for a working summer Northern Iowan 104:53, p.1	04/29/2008	Summer is a time for internships, summer jobs, and time away from studying; photo.
77	How to get the job you want this summer Northern Iowan 104:52, p.7	04/25/2008	Satirical suggestions on how to land a good job for the summer.
78	Planning your summer out day to day Northern Iowan 104:51, p.7	04/22/2008	Believes that spending time with friends outside is perhaps the best way to enjoy summer; after your summer job.
79	Create an impact with your resume Northern Iowan 104:46, p.2	04/04/2008	Tips on how to submit resumes to hiring managers; photo.
80	Campus communication Northern Iowan 104:44, p.9	03/28/2008	Students reminded that college life has its advantages; warned to keep busy this summer to avoid boredom.
81	College, more than a job Northern Iowan 104:36, p.7	02/19/2008	Job hunting dos and don'ts. Believes that being happy with one's work is more important than the money.
82	The neo-post industrial revolution era Northern Iowan 104:9, p.7	09/25/2007	Examines the trend of working long hours.
83	Career fair to be held in UNI-Dome Northern Iowan 104:5, p.1	09/11/2007	Nearly two hundred organizations will have booths for students to visit and discuss future job opportunities; photo.
84	Getting' dirty Northern Iowan 104:3, p.5	08/31/2007	The Discovery Channels' "Dirty Jobs" program is discussed.
85	Wanted: daring summer workers Northern Iowan 103:59, p.7	06/29/2007	Unusual summer jobs explored.
86	Student Voices Northern Iowan 103:32, p.7	01/26/2007	Students respond to the question; "What is your dream job"?
87	GPA isn't critical to a job search Northern Iowan 103:18, p.9	10/27/2006	Employers take personality, work experience, activities, and GPA into account when looking for employees. GPA may be more important in some companies; such as accounting; photo.
88	Recent changes to Facebook making users more leery Northern Iowan 103:9, p.9	09/26/2006	Facebook is now open to the public, including potential employers. This change has many students concerned; photo.
89	Selling yourself a tricky proposition Northern Iowan 102:60, p.5	07/14/2006	A tongue in cheek look at the interview/job search process.
90	Kick back and relax; it's good for you Northern Iowan 102:57, p.5	06/16/2006	Discusses the perception of nagging parents and summer jobs for their college students.
91	A little help from our friends Northern Iowan 102:52, p.7	04/18/2006	College buddies aren't the only people searching profiles on the web. A survey of executive recruiters revealed that a little more the 25% of employers eliminated job candidates base on Internet searches.
92	No silver plate handed in real world Northern Iowan 102:43, p.5	03/07/2006	Talks about the difficult of finding a good-paying job in a field for which one is trained.
93	Congrats graduates; now go find a job Northern Iowan 102:28, p.14	12/09/2005	No matter how long it takes students to graduate, they will eventually need to seek employment; photo.
94	Wal-Mart Watch targets nation's 'big box;" Forum tackles low pay, conditions Northern Iowan 102:25, p.1	11/22/2005	Wal-Mart Watch tries to educate students about the alleged dangers that employees encounter at Wal-Mart; photo.
95	Students spend summer working and playing Northern Iowan 102:1, p.11	08/26/2005	UNI students tell how they spent their summer; photo.
96	Cautious employers make it hard to find summer jobs Northern Iowan 101:60, p.7	07/15/2005	Some employers are looking for long term help; this can make it hard to find a summer position; photo.
97	Minimum wage is not enough Northern Iowan 101:59, p.5	07/08/2005	Believe minimum wage is insufficient; citizens should voice their opinions to provoke change.
98	Student Voices Northern Iowa Today 101:49, p.9	04/08/2005	Students respond to the question, "Do you think the minimum wage should be raised? If so, what to?"; photo.
99	Minimum wage may not remain so minimal Northern Iowa Today 101:49, p.1	04/08/2005	Two bills have been proposed in the Iowa legislature to increase the minimum wage; photo.
100	Does your degree really matter? Northern Iowan 101:27, p.9	12/07/2004	Michael Poll gave a lecture entitled "Straight A's Won't Get You the Job"; photo.