(Image: Facebook) Social networking site Facebook filed paperwork for an initial public offering with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)  this month and the Internet is still rocking from the news. Potential buyers got their first look at its financials last week. It...

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(Image: Thinkstock) Entrepreneurship may not be for everyone, especially if you’re used to the hands-off perks and stability of being the employee. There are ways to know whether self-employment is for you. And you can earn extra income while exploring your options. It’s great to...

When many college students walk the stage it marks one of the greatest moments of their lives. They’ve survived grueling studies, juggled their social lives, built lifelong friendships and made it to the finish line. But the work doesn’t stop there. After graduation comes the...

Boomerang Kids: Moving back in with your parents isn't a bad thing (Image: Thinkstock) I should have taken the letter sent from my journalism school—the one informing parents of soon-to-be graduates about the current job market and not to be taken aback by brief unemployment—a little...

What do young voters want from President Obama? What problem must he address to ensure that he secures their votes in the next Presidential election? BE Next asked these questions on the Black Enterprise Facebook page and Twitter and your answer was simple: jobs. Overwhelmingly, readers like...

When it comes to gaining valuable work experience to compete in today’s job market, it is undeniable that internships are vital in building a quality resume. And making the most of each experience is key. “As a previous intern and internship supervisor, I’ve witnessed a plethora...

Post-graduation, emotions are running abnormally high. Normal thoughts (Think: what am I going to eat for lunch? Or, should I apply for this job posting? ) become consumed by images of loan sharks calling mercilessly to collect back payments and, even worse, your array of possessions reduced...

Ashley Stephens, a finance and accounting double major at Syracuse University, is still adjusting to the 12-hour time difference between the States and Shanghai, China.  The rising senior spent most of her summer break enrolled in SU Abroad’s The Ascent of the Chinese Economy, followed by...

College seniors, let’s talk social media etiquette 101. You’ve worked hard to position yourself for a great position with the company of your dreams. You’ve gotten good grades, you have great internship experience and you’ve demonstrated great leadership on campus. All this can be...