One frustrating but common predicament job seekers encounter is deciding whether or not to apply for a job if they don't meet the employer's qualifications.  It is a frustrating but common occurrence many workers can relate to.

While browsing job postings, you see a job that has the responsibilities and duties that match your interests. The day-to-day role is exactly what you've been hoping to find. Then you see the minimal requirements and, although you have some of the necessary skills and plenty of passion, you don't have the qualifications the company demands.

Perhaps you have three years of relevant experience, not five. Or you have a bachelor's degree, not a master's. You've been in a managerial role .......

In the absence of knowing the best method for getting targeted results, many people default to what they DO know about their job search: the title of the position they're looking for.  While searching for "marketing assistant" or "pediatric nurse" may seem like a good way to get direct hits on the jobs you want, searching by job title actually eliminates a lot of positions that may be exactly what you're looking for.

Why? Because job titles often aren't sta.......

Graduating with a music degree doesn't mean there are limited opportunities when it comes to building your career. Instead, take time to understand the many career options available and be prepared to navigate the different paths.

"Since many jobs in the music industry are of a freelance nature, it requires persistence and perseverance to build relationships and a reputation in a particular niche," says Julia Bingham, the career development and job recruitment coordinator at the Berklee College of Music in Boston, Mass. "It's common to wear many hats and have multiple streams of income, especially right after school."

Bottom line? There are plenty of opportunities to use your knowledge in the music field to succeed at a job you love.

Here are 10 careers ideal for a music major:

Music teacher
One of the most reliable sources of income, those going into music education can then teach others about a subject tha.......

Lauren Berger is CEO of http://www.internqueen.com. Berger tours the country speaking at colleges and really bringing the internship message to life. Lauren Berger is known as "The Intern Queen" after participating in 15 internships during her four years of college. She was named #5 on YouthMobile's list of Top Youth Marketing Minds for 2010 and also #5 on BusinessWeek's Top 25 Entrepreneurs 25 and Under this year.

We are officially in Fall Internship Season! Many students don't pay much attention to Fall Internships but I'm here to tell you to think twice about that. A Fall Internship can be a great experience for you and has cert.......

Lauren Berger is CEO of http://www.internqueen.com. Berger tours the country speaking at colleges and really bringing the internship message to life. Lauren Berger is known as "The Intern Queen" after participating in 15 internships during her four years of college. She was named #5 on YouthMobile's list of Top Youth Marketing Minds for 2010 and also #5 on BusinessWeek's Top 25 Entrepreneurs 25 and Under this year.   Follow the Intern Queen on Twitter  at http://www.twitter.com/internqueen.

I spend the majority of my days chatting with internship coordinators and HR representa.......

Life has its share of both stormy and sunny moments. There are clouds (your car broke down) and then there are silver linings (but at least it's a nice day for a walk). While most of us would classify the recession as the mother of all clouds, it too has a silver lining.  The recession has sparked a big upswing in entrepreneurial pursuits, and small businesses are cropping up around the country.

According to a recent study by the Kauffman Foundation, a Kansas City, Mo., organization devoted to supporting entrepreneurship, "Rather than making history for its deep recession and record unemplo.......

When most of us think of post-secondary education, our first thoughts are about four-year degree programs where we can earn a bachelor's degree. We may even be thinking about a master's degree, which involves an even greater time investment.

Many people overlook associate degree programs -- which generally involve two years of classes -- when they consider their options. But there are a surprising number of options for graduates with associate degrees.

Success stories

Saideh Browne has explored these options. "I have an associate degree from Hudson County Community College, and I am now a published autho.......

The Boredom Epidemic
One of the most common complaints we hear from young professionals in entry-level positions is that they are bored out of their minds. They are generally assigned menial tasks which, thanks to the wonder of word processing, do not take up much time, and their supervisors are reluctant to assign any substantial work.

Compounding the problem of boredom is the ever popular "face time" requirement. Everyone feels pressured to hang around the office for eight hours or more, out-waiting the boss or each other, regardless of their workload. This essentially trains us to be less efficient, because we feel penalized for finishing our work too quickly.

In our 2004 survey of 391 twentysomethings on quarterlifecrisis.com, 61 percent said they were bored with their work (or lack thereof) -- almost 50 percent higher than the number of respondents who said they were stressed-out from a heavy workload.

Consequences of Boredom
Aft.......

Lauren Berger is CEO of http://www.internqueen.com. Berger tours the country speaking at colleges and really bringing the internship message to life. Lauren Berger is known as "The Intern Queen" after participating in 15 internships during her four years of college. She was named #5 on YouthMobile's list of Top Youth Marketing Minds for 2010 and also #5 on BusinessWeek's Top 25 Entrepreneurs 25 and Under this year.

You spend hours each day in front of the computer. Sometimes they stick you at a round table with absolutely nothing to do. You sit. You wait. You stare off into space. You stare at the screensaver. We've all been there .......

Landing a job when you're starting your career can be difficult, especially as hiring managers are still skeptical of Gen Y hires and their independent-mindedness when it comes to work. As a millennial it's important to understand that not all hiring managers share your values of independence explains, Rusty Rueff, a career expert who has worked in human resources. To convince them that you're a fit, "you are going to have to speak their language if you want them to hear you," Rueff says.

Here's how to diffuse common hiring manager concerns regarding millennial attitudes:

Lax work ethics
With different priorities, workers who were born from 1979 to 2000 can be percei.......