This is my passion. This is my dream. This is when I feel most centered. Starting this blog lit a fire under my ass back in November 2010 and I want to share the ambition with you all. Grad Meets World is kicking things up a notch. New photos, new design, Skype sessions for newbie [...] Read more »
Feisty Fireball Tip of the Week: Get Ballsy, Get Entitled
Subscribe to GMW on YouTube! The Run Down: Last weekend I finished reading The Work Revolution by Julie Clow. The whole book is about how companies can create new management systems that incorporate freedom and creativity into the traditional view of work. To give a gist of some of the ideas behind this book I’ve [...] Read more »
3 Ways to Overcome Gen Y Stereotypes
Today we have a lovely guest post from Graduate Jobs, an independent UK based website that both small and large organizations use to post their jobs for college grads. They also allow candidates to make profiles and search for jobs that match their background. Pretty nifty, right? Jonathan is a recent Business & Management graduate [...] Read more »
Tips for a Tough Emotional Job Hunt
As someone who does countless screenings and interviews each week sometimes I get the joy (note sarcasm) of dealing with some very emotional people. Don’t get me wrong, I understand that things aren’t as easy as they used to be. I also understand that it’s very easy to take rejection personally. But getting high and [...] Read more »
From 22 to 24: Lessons from Graduating During a Recession
My 24th birthday was on March 31st. That means it’s coming on two years since I graduated from college and moved back to Miami. Where the hell does time go, right? Along the way I’ve learned some lessons from having graduated during a rough economic time. Lessons, that although the media constantly perpetuates how screwed [...] Read more »
Guest Post: You Don’t Need a Job to Have Value
Today we have a guest post about a topic I’m sure that many of you are experiencing first hand – a job equates to value. I, of course, think that statement is pure crap and so does our uest contributor. Below you’ll find out why and what you can do to stand out from a [...] Read more »
9 Warning Signs That You Aren’t Cut Out for Freelancing
I’m always raving on about how anyone can start a side business by freelancing. I still whole heartedly stand by this because I truly believe that if you put forth your best effort you will start succeeding, especially because Gen Y maneuvers the online world so well. In fact, I believe this so much that [...] Read more »
Guest Post: Why I Turned Down My First Full Time Job Offer
Today we have yet another great guest post from someone who knows the importance of being happy at work. Check out Debbie’s story where she details why she turned down her full time job offer and chose personal happiness instead. Enjoy! Debbie Lawrence is a content editor who primarily writes for an online schooling blog. She obtained [...] Read more »
Getting Good at Life Takes Work – Tips from a Gen Y Consultant
Today we bring you a guest post from a new kid on the Gen Y blogging block. He touches upon a topic that I know many of us have come to realize – getting good at life takes work! Alex is the author of A Digital Mentor and has spent the past 5 years blogging about topics [...] Read more »
Guest Post: Social Media Could Make Your Dream Job a Reality
In recent years, college grads, career changers, and other job seekers have found social media to be a powerful tool for obtaining a dream job. While having skills and education are important for meeting the requirements of a job description, actually connecting with a potential employer is just as important. Through an effective social media [...] Read more »
