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Networking your way to a career

Networking your way to a career

Still knee-deep in searching for her purpose in life, Lauren Phillips takes a break from job interviews to network her way to a possible new career.

Book review:  Y's Up!

Book review: Y’s Up!

In this economy, it’s important that Gen Y understand not only how to get a job, but how to keep that job. Reporter Regan Mathias reviews a book with tips on how Gen Y can succeed in this market.

 Gen Y job outlook not all bleak

Gen Y job outlook not all bleak

With the unemployment rate at 9.7 percent, Gen Y is nervous about their economic future. Reporter Regan Mathias finds that some companies, however, want to hire the younger generation. (Photo by Benjamin Rossen)

Gen Y’s job search up close

Gen Y’s job search up close

The notion of being handed a full time job straight out of college is quickly fading for graduates in the 21st century. Gen Y job seekers share with reporter Samantha Scharff about how they’re dealing with the new reality.

Job interviews: not always a foot in the door

Job interviews: not always a foot in the door

After a month clearing her head, Lauren Phillips gets back into the saddle to find the next job of her dreams. But she finds that searching for the perfect job can be quite an adventure.

Adventures in job hunting

Adventures in job hunting

In these tough job-hunting times, everyone could use some advice, a sounding board, and definitely a laugh. That’s why Lauren Phillips is here.