tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6285930287778705862.post4037992034324838416..comments2023-09-30T04:53:57.201-05:00Comments on Kenton's Infotainment Scan: The 10 common mistakes to avoid when you're a new grad looking for workKenton Larsenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10785680882442266009noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6285930287778705862.post-16616894537106198032009-08-04T18:39:10.561-05:002009-08-04T18:39:10.561-05:00Thanks Kenton!
Great post -- and I'd add that...Thanks Kenton!<br /><br />Great post -- and I'd add that the minimum education specified in many communications job posts is also relatively "soft". <br /><br />Job hunters who have relevant education -- like, for instance, a Creative Communications Diploma from Red River College -- should still apply for jobs that claim to require a degree in Communications; just as often as not, that's just a placeholder for "post-secondary education" in the job ad.Melanie Lee Lockharthttp://www.lockstep-onpr.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6285930287778705862.post-21527542880316849042009-08-04T13:16:23.158-05:002009-08-04T13:16:23.158-05:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Melanie Lee Lockharthttp://www.lockstep-onpr.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6285930287778705862.post-28233304064571297222009-08-02T12:14:45.976-05:002009-08-02T12:14:45.976-05:00I've always found the experience requirement t...I've always found the experience requirement to be the most flexible part of a job description. Most employers are more focused on attitudes and work ethic.<br /><br />And yet some people seem to think that their job posting for an entry level position at entry level pay is going to attract experienced people. Scoff!<br /><br />Good post, Kenton. Always good points to remember.Wadehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11449245829520135882noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6285930287778705862.post-88312417803494202512009-08-01T22:16:56.308-05:002009-08-01T22:16:56.308-05:00Good to hear from you, Jayme!Good to hear from you, Jayme!Kenton Larsenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09288769050712529811noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6285930287778705862.post-20848128416324577602009-08-01T19:19:00.533-05:002009-08-01T19:19:00.533-05:00Wise words. I would always feel apprehensive when...Wise words. I would always feel apprehensive when I saw a job ad that asked for 2,3, sometimes 5 years experience required. In reality, no employer is going to write an ad stating "no experience required". You got to start somewhere and put yourself out there.JaymeVnoreply@blogger.com