Getting your first job offer is exciting, it comes with a sense of accomplishment realizing that your hard work at school has finally paid off. Yet, according to the (2016) national statistics the average college student graduates from college with a $37,172 in debt while the average entry level salary is $48,707. These numbers emphasize the necessity of a well-planned budget to account for monthly expenses, debt payments and savings. A good budget serves as a powerful tool to provide an insight as to where your money is invested and setting up large future purchasing plans. Given the breakdown of your spending it may also be easier to see where you may cut expenses to achieve your savings goals. Creating a Monthly Budget – Income vs. Expenses Come up with a calculation for all sources of income: this item includes your salary, students’ scholarships as well as financial support from your parents. Make a detailed list of your expenses: the list should provide a brea...

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There are literally millions of jobs out there. Thanks to the vast never-ending loop that is the internet, searching for a job can feel like a daunting, paralyzing task. Here are a few tips to help you get started on finding the right position, right now.   1. Utilize FREE services on Campus Kingsborough’s Career Resource Center located in room C102 offers FREE services on the following : Resume/Cover letter review Job Search Assistance Career Exploration Job Fair Information Mock Interviews That’s just a few of the free services available to you on your quest to find work. 2. Create an account on Career Wave https://kbcc-csm.symplicity.com/students/index.php This FREE (see, free again!) jobs board is for Kingsborough students ONLY. Employers who ask to post here understand what and who they are looking for (you, they’re looking for you!) and want our students. This is also a great resource to find internships!   3. Be Specific ...

Like every new beginning the transition from active duty to the civilian life involves various challenges. Many of these challenges include mental adjustments to the new and perhaps less structured environment of the civilian life. For the first time you are no longer a soldier and your daily schedule is not set for you. More than ever, it is time to take initiative, understand your advantages, acquired skills and look for ways to apply them outside the military. The key point is to realize that this new reality brings about not only challenges but also numerous new opportunities for personal and career growth. Planning your career ahead is never an easy task, especially when joining the work force after years of service. In principle, however, the process is almost the same for veterans and non-veterans. As a first step, it is important to conduct an in depth research evaluating the market as well as the targeted fields. The goal of the research is coming up with a set of i...