We're in the double digits, ladies and gentlemen.
First things first.
I've begun to search the job market this month as my college career winds down, and at first glance I have to admit that I reconciled myself to the fact that I am most definitely screwed. My optimism was restored quickly, however, when I stumbled upon a particular website at the suggestion of a friend. LinkedIn is a website where individuals can create a professional online profile (think of it like a Facebook account, but without all the images and information that make most people un-employable). It's absolutely free and extremely easy to manage, as well as border-line addictive. What's best is that potential employers can glance at your profile and see all of your relevant work experience, job descriptions, interests and activities, and awards all in one place. Past employers, teachers, and mentors can even recommend you. There are new applications to add every day (I'm a fan of the Reading List application myself) and it's amazing how quickly the site is catching on. Research has shown that even in today's economy, this website has shown more traffic as the competition for jobs increases. Why not be on the cutting edge? Eventually, just like Facebook, if you don't have a LinkedIn profile, you'll be out-of-touch and out-of-date.
As a point of procrastination while making your LinkedIn profile, I suggest scurrying on to PhotoFunia. It's a website that provides cool and artistic templates for your photos. You can simply upload them into whatever format you choose and bingo, photos worthy of the MoMa!
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