Tips For June Graduates

Minyanville Staff  May 05, 2008 2:06 pm

Tips For June Graduates
 
College graduation marks more than an end to keg parties, bounced checks and hilariously bad dates; it marks the beginning of your career and personal financial planning.
 

 

For the first time, you’re on your own. Here’s betting that between rousing discussions of Descartes, Keats, physical chemistry and important stuff at the student union, you missed the basics of personal finance.

Minyanville’s Scott Reeves offers tips on how to be smart with your money and start building a career. If you have questions about the wise use of credit, starting a savings plan, student loans, acing a job interview and how to avoid financial pitfalls when moving in with your sweetie, read on.

Welcome To the Real World


Imagine a place where your credit score is more important than your grade point average.



Personal Finance: The Basics
Because copious note-taking didn't prepare you for responsible money management.


Smart Vs. Dumb Debt
As difficult to understand as white hats and black hats in a horse opera.


How To Handle Student Loans
Tips for repaying debt quickly and building a good credit history.


Develop A Savings Plan
Setting -- and sticking -- to the goal.


Avoid Credit Card Hell
Playing fast and loose with plastic is a recipe for financial disaster.


Finance For Two
Living, spending and saving together.


How To Write a Killer Resume
A good CV touts your talent and lands an interview.


How To Write a Winning Cover Letter
Best bets for cutting through the clutter.


Ace The Interview
You don't get a second chance to make a first impression.


Job Hunting Dos and Don'ts
Tips for landing your first gig.


The Key To Success: Passion
Chase your dream, even if your first job is dull.


Boomerang Kids
Negotiating your return to the nest.


The Paper Chase
Law school enrollment dips; other professional study remains strong.
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