For so long now, we have been bombarded with images, news
articles, and for many of us the stark reality of unemployment. As a result, college students across the
country have been left with feelings of confusion, disillusionment, and
apathy. Many college students still
question if the economy is still suffering like it was a few years back and/or what is the purpose of their college degree if it is so hard to find a job?
As a native New Yorker who regularly reads Newsday and
watches the local and cable news affiliates, I have become used to
seeing negative reports on job prospects for college graduates. For instance,
at our Spring Career Fair, which hosted 114 organizations looking to recruit students and alumni, WCBS produced a news
segment with the message that it was still hard to get a job.
Hmmmmm.... that was
indeed strange, since there were so many organizations at the fair that were looking to hire!
Furthermore, I directly witness and see the data that Hofstra graduates find
jobs at a strong rate and for the last few years on a national level, the hiring
of college graduates was on the upswing, according to the National Association
of Colleges and Employers. So why, then, was the media still reporting how difficult the job market is for college graduates?
Well, to my pleasant surprise in Thursday's edition of Newsday, there were two positive articles on the same page with the headlines
"Local jobless rate dips" and "Job outlook improving for new
grads." This is what I am
witnessing at the Hofstra Career Center! It is getting better. Our graduates
are getting hired. True, it may not be in their ideal position, but there are
jobs out there.
If you are embarking on your job search, The Career
Center is here to guide you. Make an appointment by calling 516-463-6060! Read
our tip sheets to help you get started in your search by clicking here!
You can get a jump-start by coming to our Crunch Time workshop with
Indeed.com representatives on Monday, April 28th at 1pm in The Career Center
and learn how to use the #1 job search site to maximize your job search!
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Suzanne Dagger,
Director of Career Services |
While perusing the internet for tips to keep your spirits high, I found out about the "Happy Grad Project," which aims to do just that. Here, you can find career advice, webinars, inspirational quotes, and a forum that allows you to connect with other recent graduates. It can help re-charge your outlook on your post-graduate job search and you excited about what the future holds for you! You can see real-time updates by following the hashtag #HappyGradProject on Twitter.
