What can students do to improve their chances of finding employment after college?
Printable Version There is a myth that if you have a college degree, you have a job. The fact is that approximately 20% of college graduates are unemployed. It takes the average college graduate three to six months to secure employment after graduation. A student benefits from having a career-seeking strategy and previous work experiences. Otherwise, her rsum might be lost in a stack of hundreds for a specific job. Career planning and preparation should occur throughout students’ academic studies. They do not need to settle on one area to pursue right away, and they can change directions. However, students should be sure to prepare for the long run – for their lifelong careers or multiple careers. The following is a list of steps that students can consider: Clarify your academic and career interests; learn about opportunities in challenging fields, such as business, engineering, mathematics, and technology. Develop self-determination, self-advocacy, and work-readiness skills. Learn abo
