Published On: May 14, 2020

How to Help Students Find a Great Job After Graduation

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A recent Gallup poll shows that only 27% of students have a job lined up before receiving their degree. Typically, it takes months for a graduate to find a job after college.  This limbo period is generally difficult for new graduates.  

Below, we've shared how colleges/universities can Next, your resume and cover letter are the first things that a hiring manager will see.  So it's of the utmost importance to make a strong first impression. Today's digital tracking systems make fancy resume formatting a waste of time. Often, the text formatting can trip up the software, so you should primarily be focused on content. Ideally, every university should set aside time for professors to guide their students on Likewise, students can benefit from some basic coaching about how to conduct themselves during a Virtually every college campus has a career services center.  However, almost 40% of students have never been inside the office, let alone used the resources.  However, the career services center has plenty of internship and job openings at your disposal.  They are every student's best bet for finding a Finally, it's important to have a heart-to-heart with your students about realistic job prospects. They need a mentor with real experience in the same field, to prepare them for life after graduation.  Unsurprisingly, a majority of At GraduationSource, we believe that finding jobs after graduation is certainly achievable, but students just need a push in the right direction. Visit our blog for more educational resources and teaching tips.

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