Being a recent college graduate myself I understand the stress and frustration of graduating college without that "dream job." We all graduated from high school, getting accepted into our dream college and the economy was great! We were told that a college degree was necessary to find a job, and that student loans would be able to be paid off. Well then reality set in a few years into school and we all ran into a brick wall full force! Where are all these jobs we were promised? Where is all this income I am supposed to be earning? Why is this not all working out?
Though there is all this doubt in the back of our minds there seems to be some hope in the horizon for us recent grads, jobs! According to the National Association of Colleges and Employers there is an increase in plans to hire new grads of about 19%. Of course a lot of the growth is in finance, accounting, and IT, but its a step in the right direction!
In the article, Job Outlook Looking Up for College Graduates at myfoxtwincities.com there was a quote that really stood out in my head, its a quote from Charles Purdy, a Monster.com career expert; "You are the leaders of tomorrow - but right now, the leaders of today are still in charge. (And they have things to teach you.) Generally speaking, this means approaching your career (and your new job) with a sense of humility and a willingness to learn. Specifically, it means that the traditional rules of job searching still apply: you still need a great resume, you still need to dress professionally for job interviews, and so on."
Steve Saah, Director of Permanent Placement for recruiter Robert Half International is also quoted in the article stating," Though they lack experience...new grads have qualities employers love...It's all about a good head on your shoulders, are you going to take the initiative, are you well spoken? Do you want to be there and contribute to the organization? "
Both Saah and Purdy have excellent advice to give to us inexperienced folk that should be taken to heart. We are not in control of our country, we don't have all the experience in the world, and we don't know it all.... yet.
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