…but the house isn’t quite done yet. It’s a little like that. The new redesign is a fresh coat of paint for old house. We redesigned the job board so it would be more user-friendly. One consistent hit the old-style DegreedJobs always took was that it was characteristically difficult to navigate. So, we brightened it up a bit and streamlined the front page. We placed the Job-Seeker NAV buttons at the top of the page and the seldom-used features buttons near the bottom.  Looking at the bottom you will find, not only an easy link to the blog; but also interactive button to RSS feed DegreedBLOG to your favorite browser. That way, you can have the blog fed right into your homepage (talk about convenient!)  But what about the results? Well, that is where the rubber meets the road. The job board has tripled its traffic and decreased operating expenses. In addition, we have also increased the quality of traffic.  Reading a few posts already, I can see that not everyone agrees…and that’s o.k., too! But, we are listening and I can assure you that we will do everything in our power to make the transition easier for everyone. Thanks and please keep coming back! Oh, by the way…I like the crowd I’ve got. Keep on Bloggin’!

…believe me; it is strange for me too trying to learn a few new tricks. But, in the long run it will be worth it!

Basically, the job board got to a point where we needed to change and evolve. Innovation is not just lip service that business luminaries pay to shareholders; it is a real concept that when implemented yields great results. And, it works on businesses large and small.

I sincerely wish to serve you better and to do that it is necessary for the board (and the blog!) to change a little. We are in the midst of a metamorphasis that will reveal the next stage in our little job board’s life cycle. It is a new beginning.

Please be patient as we grow to create an environment that adds value to your job search efforts. As always, I encourage all viewpoints and keep on bloggin’!

More to come…

 Thanks and have a great day!

Well, it is definitely that time of year! The lights are up, the presents are wrapped, and visions of a new year are seeping into my already saturated gray matter. But, what better time to take stock of 2006 and look ahead to 2007?

While 2006 was definitely a terrific year for DegreedJobs, we did have our obstacles. But hey, who doesn’t? Like an old friend used to say: “A plan is just something to deviate from.” Truer words were never spoken about the virtue of flexibility. So, what’s on tap for 2007? Well, we still have another week of 2006 left but I suppose I could let you have a peek!

2007 will see many new changes for DegreedJobs. New programs for the job board will include:

· Weekly communiqués with our Job-Seekers and Employer bases

· Exciting incentives and promotions (bigger than anything we have ever done!)

· Definitely more blogging!

We will be doing a lot of other stuff, too. Stuff that will keep you involved. Which brings me to my next point…what do you think? Do you have any suggestions about what DegreedJobs could do in 2007 to make things better for our users?

This is your chance to run a job board for a day. Drop as many comments and suggestions as you want. So, I leave it to you. What would you do to grow a business in 2007?

Happy Holidays!

It’s no secret that online education has become more popular than ever. It offers students a chance to finish their degree without the restrictions of campus visits and (speaking from personal experience) the quality of education is—not only comparable—but improving every year. Prestigious institutions of higher learning that are offering online education are:

George Washington University, Villanova, Gonzaga, Regis University, Penn State, Auburn, and Boston University. The advent of high quality, online education has also ushered in the rise of parasitic entities that will take your money and leave you with nothing but a useless, yet official looking certificate. Enter the Degree Mill…

How to spot a Degree Mill
According to the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), degree mills are a billion dollar industry that pose as legitimate schools or offer to sell transcripts outright for little or no work. If a student can earn a Bachelor’s degree in a year or less based only on “life experiences”, chances are you have stumbled on a degree mill. Some states such as Michigan and Oregon keep lists of suspected degree mills.
The best way to investigate whether or not an online program is legitimate is to check the school’s accreditation. There are six regional accrediting bodies* that oversees the educational standards of U.S. Colleges and Universities and is recognized by the Department of Education: (more…)

Wow, 2007 is off to a great start! DegreedJobs is starting to really take off; we brought a new web developer on board and he is doing some amazing things; my New Year’s resolutions are starting to stick; and, the Chicago Bears are in the Super Bowl! What else could possibly make this year any better? (Well, the Dallas Cowboys in Super Bowl XLI…but that is a different blog.)

As you may or may not have noticed, things are changing pretty fast here at DegreedJobs.com. First, the site design is drastically different. We have redoubled our commitment to making this job board easier than ever to use and find a great career. All the good stuff is in here including:

• Interactive Search Bars
• Job-Search Categories
• Streamlined menu options
• Upgraded styling to improve usability
• But hey, I am just the schmo behind the keyboard. You are the important people actually using the board. So, here is your chance to sound off about the new changes, what you think, and how we can do better.

Don’t hold back, now. Let ‘er rip!!!!