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There is a big disconnect between employer expectations for hiring and the skill set that recent grads thought they had for the workplace.
We are here to help. Next Great Step hosted Live Office Hours on 6/26/24 for students, grads and parents with tips on navigating the job search.
Here is what we covered:
4:11 Perspectives from Parents
5:37 Perspectives from Students & Grads regarding the job search
7:42 Employers expectations of early career candidates
9:37 Hiring Trends in 2024: Challenges
11:36 Hiring Trends in 2024: Opportunities
15:30 While looking for a job post graduating, should I be looking at Part-time jobs or even an internship?
16:13 Should I do an internship after graduation instead of a full-time job?
18:00 How should a grad start the job search?
18:49 How should my student find an internship?
19:23 The importance of understanding your core skills before you start your job search
22:28 The key metric to use in your job search to know if you are making progress
23:34 How can AI help with getting an interview?
24:49 The Next Great Step book helped a student get more traction in the job search
27:03 Should a grad get a master’s degree instead of entering the job market?
31:03 And how do I overcome my anxiety of reaching out to people?
33:25 I’ve applied to hundreds of jobs! What can I do to stand out?
35:50 I’m a recent grad that was recently laid off, how do I explain this in an interview?
38:15 How can I leverage my college experience when interviewing for a role? I keep getting rejected and not sure what to do.
44:23 Every entry-level job asked for 3-5 years experience but I just graduated with a few internships. Should I apply? I don’t feel qualified.
48:42 What employers want from candidates
51:48 Favorite phrase to use when following up with a hiring manager
Ask your questions in the comments.
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DOES THIS SOUND FAMILIAR?
*My grad sends out a lot of resumes and is still awaiting a response.
*My daughter has no idea how to turn her college major into a job she wants.
*My son got the first interview but didn’t make it to the next round.
*My college student needs an internship but they have no work experience yet.
*My grad is still living at home and I’m ready for him to be financially independent.
Welcome to Next Great Step where we bridge the gap from college to the real world. Our sole focus is to help college students and recent graduates achieve career success and land the job they deserve. Over 2m students graduate each May and but many are underemployed. A majority of students feel unprepared to get a job after graduation and only 1/3 will graduate with the skills they need to succeed in the marketplace. They are confused, overwhelmed, and feel pressured to have a career figured out before graduation.
More importantly, parents worry about their college graduates living at home and not achieving financial independence. Even when parents provide contacts and access to opportunities, many students still struggle. Recent grads want to find real work but often are not taught how to do it effectively.
That’s where we come in. We provide a simple, step-by-step approach to launching students into a successful career. Learn more at www.nextgreatstep.com. We welcome the opportunity to have a complimentary consultation https://nextgreatstep.com/schedule-a-free-consultation/
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