April #AskFAFSA Office Hours

April 25th, 2012 - Co-host: @LindseyPollak

Join @FAFSA for #AskFAFSA Office Hours with Career Expert, Lindsey Pollak | ED.gov Blog
In honor of National Financial Literacy Month, @FAFSA will hold a special #AskFAFSA Office Hours with guest host Lindsey Pollak, a bestse...
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The gang's all here for our #AskFAFSA Twitterview with @LindseyPollak! http://pic.twitter.com/H6IUFtTK
FAFSA
Wed, Apr 25 2012 13:27:02
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Welcome to our 1st ever Twitterview! Excited to have @LindseyPollak join us to talk about getting a job & repaying student loans. #AskFAFSA
FAFSA
Wed, Apr 25 2012 13:00:22
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Lindsey is the author of "Getting from College to Career" and global spokesperson for LinkedIn. #AskFAFSA
FAFSA
Wed, Apr 25 2012 13:02:28
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Thanks for having me! I'm looking forward to answering today's questions. #AskFAFSA
Lindsey Pollak
Wed, Apr 25 2012 13:04:09
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We have some tough questions for Lindsey over the next hour, but if you have questions of your own, tweet them to us using hashtag #AskFAFSA
FAFSA
Wed, Apr 25 2012 13:06:01
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Q1: What industries are hiring right now? #AskFAFSA
FAFSA
Wed, Apr 25 2012 13:08:04
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A1: Some hot sectors are healthcare, biotech, environmental & Internet. And remember these employers have all types of jobs. #AskFAFSA
Lindsey Pollak
Wed, Apr 25 2012 13:08:37
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Q2: Where are the best places to look for entry-level jobs? #AskFAFSA
FAFSA
Wed, Apr 25 2012 13:09:57
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A2(1): Look for entry-level jobs in your career center, http://LinkedIn.com/studentjobs and the major jobs websites #AskFAFSA
Lindsey Pollak
Wed, Apr 25 2012 13:11:02
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A2(2): I also recommend my "Getting from College to Career" Facebook page for more job hunting advice: http://on.fb.me/I6v21l #AskFAFSA
Lindsey Pollak
Wed, Apr 25 2012 13:11:38
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Q3: How do I find a job I'll really love? #AskFAFSA
FAFSA
Wed, Apr 25 2012 13:13:12
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A3: Find a job you'll love by talking to people who do that job to see if it's a fit. Then jump in. Experience is best. #AskFAFSA
Lindsey Pollak
Wed, Apr 25 2012 13:15:06
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Q4: What do recruiters look for in entry-level candidates? #AskFAFSA
FAFSA
Wed, Apr 25 2012 13:16:31
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A4: Recruiters want to see that you've done similar work to the job, thru internships, part-time jobs, classes, extra curriculars. #AskFAFSA
Lindsey Pollak
Wed, Apr 25 2012 13:17:06
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Q5: What are the biggest mistakes entry-level job seekers make? #AskFAFSA
FAFSA
Wed, Apr 25 2012 13:19:38
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A5: Biggest mistakes: not going to career services, waiting for "perfect" job, not researching company before interview #AskFAFSA
Lindsey Pollak
Wed, Apr 25 2012 13:20:21
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Q6: What are the best paying jobs? #AskFAFSA
FAFSA
Wed, Apr 25 2012 13:23:19
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A6: Top paying entry-level jobs include: investment banking, consulting, accounting, web dev, engineering, pharma sales #AskFAFSA
Lindsey Pollak
Wed, Apr 25 2012 13:24:05
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Q7: Can you negotiate salary for an entry-level job? #AskFAFSA
FAFSA
Wed, Apr 25 2012 13:24:57
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A7: Most entry-level salaries are not negotiable, esp at big corps. But you can always ask! Could also ask for review in 6 mos. #AskFAFSA
Lindsey Pollak
Wed, Apr 25 2012 13:25:19
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Q8: How can I make myself more visible online?#AskFAFSA
A8: Be more visible online by building a 100% complete LinkedIn profile -- it's like the yellow pages of the professional world. #AskFAFSA
Lindsey Pollak
Wed, Apr 25 2012 13:29:26
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Thanks for all of the great questions! Now, I have a few student loan related Q's to #AskFAFSA.
Lindsey Pollak
Wed, Apr 25 2012 13:30:09
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Q9: If I’m getting ready to graduate, when do I have to start repaying my student loans? #AskFAFSA
Lindsey Pollak
Wed, Apr 25 2012 13:31:23
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