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Don’t Name Your Resume, “resume” & Nine Other Head-Smacking Tips for Job Seekers

From Ramen Noodles, Rent and Resumes
November 29, 2010 at 11:12 am
Today, it's a guest post from Don Fornes, the founder the CEO of Software advice. Enjoy! At Software Advice, we’re hiring like mad, or at least trying to. You might think ... (more)

Holiday Giveaway: Business Cards and a Resume Critique

From Ramen Noodles, Rent and Resumes
November 17, 2010 at 12:14 pm
Well, you can scratch business cards off your holiday wish list--because NextDayFlyers is giving away 500 standard business cards printed in full color on the front, black on ... (more)

My First Job: Nikki Takes the Stage

From Ramen Noodles, Rent and Resumes
November 8, 2010 at 12:00 pm
Name: Nikki KlechaAge: 29Current Location: Los Angeles, CAYear Graduated: 2003Major: Theatre performanceSchool: University of Alabama at BirminghamFirst Job: Louise in "Private ... (more)

Congratulations, Sharon!

From Ramen Noodles, Rent and Resumes
October 18, 2010 at 9:06 am
This is Sharon, one of my best friends. We met in college; she shared all those great experiences with me that made up my college life. If you read the book, you remember that ... (more)

My First Job: The Entrepreneurial Path, Marian’s Way

From Ramen Noodles, Rent and Resumes
October 12, 2010 at 3:43 pm
Name: Marian SchembariAge: 23Current Location: London, England (by way of NYC)Year Graduated: 2009Major: Sociology with a concentration in Gender StudiesSchool: Davidson ... (more)

And Who Am I? A College Kid That Never Goes to Class!

From Ramen Noodles, Rent and Resumes
October 8, 2010 at 2:23 pm
I'm not ashamed to say that I'm a huge fan of the CW show, Gossip Girl. Every Monday night, without fail, I am glued to my couch and TV to find out what happens in the "scandalous ... (more)

Which Debt-Destroying Strategy Is Right for You?

From Ramen Noodles, Rent and Resumes
October 7, 2010 at 2:18 pm
Chances are, you've got some debt hanging over your head. Whether it is from student loans or credit card spending, having the weight of "owing back" is never fun.Check out this ... (more)

LinkedIn Focuses on College Students and Recent College Grads with Career Explorer

From Ramen Noodles, Rent and Resumes
October 4, 2010 at 3:23 pm
LinkedIn, the world’s largest professional network with more than 80 million members globally, today announced Career Explorer in collaboration with PwC US, one of the largest ... (more)

Best bogs for entry-level jobseekers

From Ramen Noodles, Rent and Resumes
September 28, 2010 at 9:39 am
Career guru Heather Huhman recently compiled this list of blogs for entry-level job seekers. Thought you may enjoy!Alexandra Levit’s Watercooler WisdomAsk a ManagerBlogging4JobsBrian ... (more)

Average Starting Salaries Stabilizing

From Ramen Noodles, Rent and Resumes
September 14, 2010 at 1:41 pm
It's about time that recent grads heard some good news, isn't it?Well here it is: Starting salaries for recent grads seem to be stabilizing, according to a new study. The average ... (more)

Ramen Rent and Resumes GIVEAWAY!!

From Ramen Noodles, Rent and Resumes
September 2, 2010 at 11:52 am
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My First Job: Doniree’s HR Experience

From Ramen Noodles, Rent and Resumes
August 24, 2010 at 1:38 pm
I hope you are all enjoying the My First Job series. Today, we meet Doniree! If you know a 20-something that would be a good fit for this series, let me know (kristen AT kristenfischer.com)Name: ... (more)

My First Job: A Political Rant with Renee

From Ramen Noodles, Rent and Resumes
August 20, 2010 at 12:47 pm
Name: Renee Age: 24 Current Location: Chicago suburbs Year Graduated: 2008 Major: Communication Studies and Women's Studies School: Saint Mary's College, Notre Dame, IN First ... (more)

PrintRunner.com Giveaway WINNER!

From Ramen Noodles, Rent and Resumes
August 19, 2010 at 10:49 am
Congrats to Jenny Blake, who won free business cards from PrintRunner.com. I couldn't get contact information from other entrants, so there was just one winner.What's better? PrintRunner.com ... (more)

Resume critique–from a stranger?

From Ramen Noodles, Rent and Resumes
August 19, 2010 at 10:23 am
From MediaBistro.com:How To Spice Up Your Resume, Socially By Rachel Kaufman on Aug 18, 2010 11:39 AM Via Mashable, here are two sites that claim to be able to help ... (more)

A great day for resumes and football fans!

From Ramen Noodles, Rent and Resumes
August 18, 2010 at 3:31 pm
So, good news. Aside from Brett Favre confirming he's returning for another NFL season (pray pray pray he makes it till Halloween; I have tix to see him play the ... (more)

Fun Finds from the Net

From Ramen Noodles, Rent and Resumes
August 12, 2010 at 9:58 am
Some interesting links/news:Top Cities for New College Grads: According to BusinessWeek, Houston tops the list.How Do I Find a Job When Nobody is Hiring?: From CareerBuilder.comToday's ... (more)

The Soundtrack to Your Life

From Ramen Noodles, Rent and Resumes
August 2, 2010 at 11:53 am
Monster had a great post about what songs people would choose on their job-hunt soundtrack. What about the soundtrack to your life, right now?Is it a job-hunt soundtrack? A broken ... (more)

Moving 101: I Got the Job, Now How Do I Get My Stuff There?

From Ramen Noodles, Rent and Resumes
July 30, 2010 at 11:57 am
Tired of all the career talk? Me too! That's why I have a guest blogger today talking about moving. Cuz, yanno, eventually you will get a fab job and want to get out of the ... (more)

Summertime Blues–and Reds

From Ramen Noodles, Rent and Resumes
July 26, 2010 at 7:18 pm
Photo Courtesy: Elise BlahaI'm here...I'm just enjoying summer.And working my tail off.Trying to make time to do all the things I say I want to do this summer.Been hitting the ... (more)

How to Get Hired and Paid Three Times More

From Ramen Noodles, Rent and Resumes
July 15, 2010 at 10:57 am
Today's post is from guest contributor Ken Revenaugh... On a hot summer day, looking through some holiday photos of festive occasions that included eggnog reminded me ... (more)

Win 250 Business Cards from PrintRunner.com!

From Ramen Noodles, Rent and Resumes
July 8, 2010 at 7:00 pm
PrintRunner has graciously offered to give away sets of 250 business cards to five lucky winners. As a recent grad who is likely out there networking a lot, this is a GREAT opportunity!To ... (more)

My First Job: Social Media Success–Meghan Butler

From Ramen Noodles, Rent and Resumes
July 7, 2010 at 1:43 pm
This is part of a new series I'm doing, featuring real grads who are talking about their first jobs. Enjoy!Name: Meghan ButlerAge: 23Current Location: NYCYear Graduated: Spring ... (more)

Hiring Trends for 2010

From Ramen Noodles, Rent and Resumes
July 6, 2010 at 2:24 pm
Today's find is an AOL article by Barbara Safani about the most in-demand jobs.Among the 41 percent of hiring managers that plan to hire in the second half of 2010, the focus ... (more)

Studious Jobseekers Go ‘Old School’ to Tap Valuable Career Services and Alumni Connections

From Ramen Noodles, Rent and Resumes
July 1, 2010 at 12:08 pm
By Ginny Frizzi, Creators.com Those looking for jobs in the current economy should leave no source untapped when it comes to developing leads or contacts that could ... (more)