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Sunday, April 1st, 2012

Post-College City Guide: Boston

Some Background Stats: Metro population: 1.8 million Unemployment rate: 8.7% Cost of living index: 132.8 (100 is average) – somewhat steep, but they say beauty comes with a price Major Industries: Consulting and venture capital Avg. Price of a One Bedroom Apartment: $1,950* Professional Sports: Red Sox, Patriots, Celtics, Bruins Climate: Winter—30°F, Summer—72°F Closing Time: 2AM – seriously though Best known for: Obnoxious accent and Red Sox Fans Best Dish: Clam Chowder and Seafood Why We Chose It: According to Forbes, Boston has a net employment outlook of 16%, and is ranked as the #6 best city to find a […]

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Posted by on April 1, 2012

Thursday, March 22nd, 2012

Post-College City Guide: Chicago

Another installment of our city guides by Laura Carlson ’12. This time she takes us to Chicago, IL affectionately known as chi-town.  Some Background Stats: Population: 2,695,598 (9,461,105 metro) Major Industries: Aerospace, finance, and consulting Avg. Price of a One Bedroom Apartment: $1,106* Cost of Living Index Value: $126** Professional Sports: White Sox, Cubs, Bears, Bulls, Blackhawks Closing Time: Su-F 3AM, Sa 4AM Best known for: being the Windy City Best Dish: Chicago Deep Dish Pizza   Why We Chose It: As the third most populous city in the United States, the Windy City will blow you away with the […]

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Posted by on March 22, 2012

Wednesday, March 7th, 2012

Post-College City Guide: Denver

Did you tune in to hear all about Erin Fleischer ’07 Founder and Psychotherapist at Thrive Counseling? If you did, our second city up in our “Post-College City Guides” series by Laura Carlson ’12 should come as no surprise: Denver, Colorado!  Some Background Stats: Metro population: 2.4 million Unemployment rate: 9.8% Cost of living index: 101.9 (100 is average) Major Industries: Energy, government, and finance (“Wall Street of the Rockies”) Avg. Price of a One Bedroom Apartment: $830* Professional Sports: Rockies, Broncos, Nuggets, Avalanche Climate: Winter—31°F, Summer—72°F Closing Time: 2AM Best known for: Skiing, snow, and outdoor activity Best Dish: […]

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Posted by on March 7, 2012

Thursday, February 23rd, 2012

Post-College City Guide – First Up: Houston!

By Laura Carlson ’12 While many Bucknellians scope out jobs in typical places from NYC to DC, there are plenty of other fascinating cities out there with endless opportunities, dynamic cultures, and the same constant buzz you’d find in any booming city. We encourage you to check out some of these other wonderful cities for recent college grads, deemed as the most promising cities for recent graduates by BusinessWeek, Forbes, and many others. With a hefty blend of job openings, pay, affordability, young culture, and entertainment, these cities stand out as promising starting points for recent grads to consider when […]

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Posted by on February 23, 2012

Thursday, February 23rd, 2012

“Go West, Young Man”

There may be a debate about who actually said this famous line but there is no debate in its call to action, “go west!” Recently the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) released a survey that indicates that the “Midwest Leads in Hiring Projection Increase.” The good news is: hiring plans are increasing! According to the survey, Responses indicate that the increase in college hiring will be highest in the Midwest, where employers expect to hire 18.5 percent more college graduates in 2012 than they did in 2011. Employers in the West also anticipate a double-digit increase—11.5 percent. Why […]

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Posted by on February 23, 2012

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