Why Unemployment is at its Highest Level

Great article from The Onion on why unemployment is so high

Unemployment High Because People Keep Blowing Their Job Interviews

Questions to Ask on an Informational Interview

You can easily do a google search for questions to ask during an information interview, but here are some of my favorite ones:

• How is the changing economy affecting this industry?
• What do you like the most about your job?
• If you could change one thing about your job, what would it be?
• What is the most important thing that someone entering this career should know?
• Can you describe a typical day for you?
• What type of experience and education would best prepare me for working in this industry?
• How do you like working in this industry?
• What decisions do you make each day?
• Can you suggest anyone else in your field that I can talk to?

Networking

My newest YouTube post on Networking from my UMass Amherst Alumni Association event last week... check it out here