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What does entry level mean?

It's always frustrating trying to figure out which jobs are meant for new college grads and which aren't. I've tried to sum up how students can discern which jobs they should apply for in my post about no experience jobs.

Comment by Heather Huhman on September 23, 2008 at 9:07am: Willy,

Great post. I tell students all the time that "entry-level" is being redefined in most industries. For the most part, graduating with a college degree and "no experience" is simply not enough these days.

However, you make an important point about how "internships, volunteer work, coursework, membership in college organizations, and almost anything else that might help you hone your professional skills can be considered experience." I would agree that most organizations will consider these types of experience when evaluating you as a potential hire. If nothing else, they might increase your starting salary (which is never a bad thing).

Again, very useful post.

Heather Huhman
Entry Level Careers Examiner
Examiner.com
http://www.examiner.com/x-828-Entry-Level-Careers-Examiner