Career Links: Advice For Entrepreneurs, Finding Relevant Experience, Mentors and More

The Thin Pink Line Wants You To Rethink Your Accomplishments: In regards to work experience, Lindsey Pollock reminds readers that you may underestimate the actual impact of your accomplishments. She argues that you are more experienced than you may think you are, and gives a list of experiences and skills you may be overlooking.

The Monster Blog is Having Technical Difficulties: "Early on in the job search, my children’s caregiver decided to hook up her new computer to the wireless router. She wanted to use her computer remotely during the kids’ naps. Unbeknownst to me, she spoke to my Internet provider in her native language and was instructed how to change all the security and router connectivity settings. So now I am lost in translation without wireless access in my own home." Then her computer died. A warning of the perils of a technologically dependent job hunt.

CareerHub Recommends a Low-Tech Networking Session: While on the topic of technology, Louise Fletcher reminds us that - even though social networking is great - it is important not to forget about low-tech aspects of a job hunt. She suggests a reference library, where a librarian can help you find information on a specific career that you may not have much knowledge on.

Alex J Mann Has Advice For Aspiring Entrepreneurs: Alex is a recent grad and an aspiring internet entrepreneur. His blog is an informative and interesting look at the progress he is making with his start up. In this post he details how "two guys in a basement, hacking away, flooded with pizza boxes and burrito wrappers" can appear more professional.

The Wall Street Journal Provides Advice on Mentors: "[D]on't limit yourself to people within your company, suggests Ms. Ensher. Rather than make a cold call to a potential mentor, she recommends getting introduced through a mutual friend or colleague. 'Contact more than one mentor and think about what complementary skills you might offer them,' she says. Mentoring is about reciprocity. Be clear about what you hope to learn and what you can offer."

College Finance 101 Has Advice For the Frugal Colelge Student: Hey, we know college is expensive. And since you're in class all the time, it's difficult to work more than just part-time. So funds are low. CF101 has a good breakdown of where to cut corners and where to find free or cheap selections of food, entertainment and clothes.

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