A Job A Day Keeps Unemployment Away

a job a day keeps unemployment away

Fri, Jul 24, 2009

One site is attempting to help recent college graduates find entry-level positions, one job at a time.

One Day, One Job is a new blog that focuses on entry-level jobs. Every day, the site takes an in-depth look at a different company and the jobs they offer for recent college graduates. The site uses online and offline resources to find information on jobs that aren’t always covered.

The site was founded by Willy Franzen, a 2006 graduate of Cornell University, when he realized how frustrating a job search can be for new college graduates.

The blog occasionally offers job search advice that focuses on the methods the site uses to find the jobs it lists every day. The company hopes its job postings will serve as an example for how college students can use the Internet to find good information about entry-level opportunities.

In addition, the site also provides recruitment advertising opportunities and entry level and online recruitment consulting services. In essence, the site can help your company reach entry-level candidates online, use the Internet to manage your employment brand or optimize your career Web site.

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Jen Carpenter, originally from Wellsville, New York, was a staff writer for the Hornell Evening Tribune before becoming an employee of Cheezhead.com. Jen has a journalism/mass communications degree from St. Bonaventure University. She currently resides in Lakewood, Ohio.

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4 Comments For This Post

JD Says:
July 24th, 2009 at 1:47 pm

Thanks for the heads up. I just checked out One Day, One Job just now and think that it can be a real helpful tool in learning about different companies that are offering entry-level positions right now. For anyone else who is searching for jobs suited for new graduates or internships, try OneCubicle.com. It’s similar to LinkedIn, but also reminds me of Facebook because it can be a social tool as well. It’s particularly helpful for anyone residing in California, as most of the companies on the site are California-based. There are a lot of exciting and fun internships available if you become a member and look around. It’s worth a look.

Ted Says:
July 27th, 2009 at 6:29 pm

I have been following One Day One Job for a while and it is an awesome site. Also, checkout OneDayOneInternship.com. Willy, the founder, is a great guy and helpful to talk with about the entry level job hunt. Best of luck to Willy and the OneDayOneJob.com team!

Willy Says:
July 28th, 2009 at 2:43 pm

Hi Jennifer,

Thanks for helping spread the word. Although One Day, One Job is a simple idea, I think that it has the power to change the way a lot of people look for jobs. There is way too much focus on quantity in the job search, and I think there should be a lot more focus on quality. Get to know a company and decide whether they’re a good fit. Don’t carpet bomb every job posting with resumes. That’s what we’re trying to teach (because every day there’s a lesson along with a company).

ResuWe Says:
July 31st, 2009 at 6:50 pm

That’s a great idea for a website. So many college graduates have a difficult time finding a decent job. When you’re in college there is this assumption that as soon as you earn your Bachelor’s degree you will be able to find an entry level job at a great company. But that’s definitely not the case anymore.

JD Says:
July 24th, 2009 at 1:47 pm
Thanks for the heads up. I just checked out One Day, One Job just now and think that it can be a real helpful tool in learning about different companies that are offering entry-level positions right now. For anyone else who is searching for jobs suited for new graduates or internships, try OneCubicle.com. It’s similar to LinkedIn, but also reminds me of Facebook because it can be a social tool as well. It’s particularly helpful for anyone residing in California, as most of the companies on the site are California-based. There are a lot of exciting and fun internships available if you become a member and look around. It’s worth a look.
Ted Says:
July 27th, 2009 at 6:29 pm
I have been following One Day One Job for a while and it is an awesome site. Also, checkout OneDayOneInternship.com. Willy, the founder, is a great guy and helpful to talk with about the entry level job hunt. Best of luck to Willy and the OneDayOneJob.com team!
Willy Says:
July 28th, 2009 at 2:43 pm
Hi Jennifer,

Thanks for helping spread the word. Although One Day, One Job is a simple idea, I think that it has the power to change the way a lot of people look for jobs. There is way too much focus on quantity in the job search, and I think there should be a lot more focus on quality. Get to know a company and decide whether they’re a good fit. Don’t carpet bomb every job posting with resumes. That’s what we’re trying to teach (because every day there’s a lesson along with a company).
ResuWe Says:
July 31st, 2009 at 6:50 pm
That’s a great idea for a website. So many college graduates have a difficult time finding a decent job. When you’re in college there is this assumption that as soon as you earn your Bachelor’s degree you will be able to find an entry level job at a great company. But that’s definitely not the case anymore.

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