- Using bad resumes and cover letters. Find sample resumes at BullsEyeResumes
- Not using their college resources. Check out the alumni network or career centers.
- Overlooking internships after graduation. Internships are still possible after college.
- Engaging in negative social networking. Clean up your online persona.
- Resumes show a lack of leadership experience from college. Not all experience has to be paid.
- Not understanding what employers want. Do your research.
- Poor networking skills. Networking doesn't just mean asking for help. It means helping as well.
- No interview preparation. Find a way to do a mock interview.
- Little or no follow-up. Every lead is important.
- Too much career ambiguity. If employers sense you are looking for anything, they might not hire you.
Career advice for those who seek to enhance their lives through meaningful work, professional development and education.
Friday, October 28, 2011
10 Reasons Some College Graduates Can't Find Jobs
Although the economy is making it really challenging to find a job - some college graduates are having an exceptionally difficult time. New college graduates need to remember that job search success requires constant effort. Use this list as a checklist to ensure you are doing everything you can with every job opportunity that comes your way. This list of the 10 reasons some college graduates can't find jobs is a way to keep yourself on track. Everyone knows the economy is bad, no need to repeat that reason.
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You've created an easy to refer to checklist to help grads hone their job-search skills - much needed when bewilderment and frustration set in.
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Thanks Marianna. Anything that can help to lower the job search stress is a good thing.
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