Experience

Many older candidates will have to compete with a field of new recruits hungry to find work.

Don't let lack of experience discourage you from applying for the job you want! If you are a student, recent graduate or entry-level applicant, it is understandable that your experience might be a bit thin.

As many post-graduates continue to struggle to find a good paying job, college students can take advantage of their academic studies to add valuable hands-on experience to their resume.

While job seekers take advice from a myriad of friends, family and former co-workers, hiring managers may just zero in on a few basic things when looking for the right employee.

Recent college students looking for their first post-graduate job may fear their resume will be too light on work experience to land a good position in their field.

Adults who did not complete their postsecondary education will be given a second change by being able to convert some of their earlier life learning experiences into college credit at 2-year institutions in Arkansas.

An individual who wants to lend a helping hand to others as a professional may want to consider entering a career in psychology.

Psychology is one most popular areas of studies in community colleges and universities around the country. With many different areas of study, there is truly something for everyone who is looking for a job in psychology.

The gap between studying psychology and practicing it can be large. However, in order to combat that discrepancy, the University of Nevada - Reno is offering hands-on experience to prepare students for a career in psychology.

Last week, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported that the national unemployment rate rose from 9.8 percent in September to 10.2 percent in October - the highest percentage since 1983. Even though layoffs persisted in the third quarter of 2009, during which employers dissolved about 277,924 jobs, some experts are predicting job increases in certain skilled fields.