Job Searching


  |  August 28, 2012

Don’t let twitter crush your job search (or career)

It is a pretty good rule of thumb to assume anything you put on the internet could be traced back to you forever. Unless you are absolutely fluent in privacy settings (and they can be complicated) it is really good to lead your “digital life” with that assumption. Even if you are limiting your posts to family & friends, their perception of you may come into play in your job search.


  |  August 24, 2012

Advice for recent grads: the “silver lining” of not having a job locked up

As June comes and goes, caps are thrown across the country as the class of 2012 graduates. As the summer, grad parties, and weekends away wind down, the dreaded job search continues to be a focus for many. Believe it or not, there are a few “silver linings” in not finding a job right away.


  |  August 23, 2012

When applying to jobs, is it better to cast a wider net?

We may think that applying to a high number of jobs will increase our chances of getting one. But when it comes to applying for jobs, is casting a wider net the way to go?


  |  August 23, 2012

Our mission… why we’re here

The goal of The Prepary is really simple – to help people get jobs – and also to provide advice that is accurate, informed, and current. You won’t see much information here on sending hard copies of your resume but you will find advice and information on the real questions you have in your job search today…