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Brian Korte | Executive Director

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Like many of Whim's reading audience, I am a graduating senior. And, like most of the graduating seniors, I am beginning to pull together my resources to actively seek a job. I'm good at the geeky stuff, but what can the geeky companies offer me? So, if any of you are in the same boat, read on as I discuss what I've learned about the outside world, and what can be expected.

Actively seeking your first million? Right now, the quickest way to do that is to come up with a product that no one else has or modify an existing product. Otherwise, you had better plan on seeking gainful employment. And now is the time, too!

Webheads, listen up! The average minimum salary for a webmaster position is $47k, according to WageWeb, a marketing comapny that pulls data from over 1,400 companies. Learn e-commerce techniques, and net yourself at least another seven grand!

If Information Systems is your thing, become your company's IS guru and expect to be compensated about $75k. That's some serious money. Networking jobs are hot, according to monster.com and dice.com, two of the larger job search web sites. A cheif technology officer in New York City with a few year's experience can pull in at least six figures.

It all comes down to experience. Get hired, learn some cool stuff, and move up through the ranks. That's how everyone does it. To add one more tidbit of advice, however, I would suggest you do something you love. Enjoying your work is far more important than hating it but being paid well. Love what you do, and your job ill be more rewarding. Good luck to you, seniors. For you undergrads, your diploma equals money and stability for a company. Stick with school!


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There are some cool features to monster.com. I love it. Take advantage of the Agents on there. They kick ass!!!!

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