The College-To-Career Transition

COLLEGE CAREER TO FINDING EMPLOYMENT STARTS EARLIER THAN YOU THINK 54% of new grads considered themselves underemployed and struggled to find the right job or internship in 2017 Post-Grad PROSPECTS A PERIOD OF GROWTH "College students are enjoying the longest run in job growth since the late 1990s, but that doesn't mean navigating the job market is easy" PHIL GARDNER Director of the Collegiate Since 2012, wages for young college graduates have grown steadily In 2019, graduating seniors received an average of 1.10 job offers – a 12 year high Employment Research Institute 2000-2018 2014-2018 STEADY UNEMPLOYMENT AND UNDEREMPLOYMENT* DIFFICULTY FINDING SUCCESSFUL INTERNSHIPS Underemployment Offered a position +4% -5% Unemployment Hired on full-time +1% -6% *Underemployment includes involuntary part-time workers and those whose job doesn't require a degree With the hiring market up in the air, the journey to your dream job starts long before graduation Choosing YOUR PATH РАTH PICK A COLLEGE 4 in 5 employers want hires with a broad knowledge of liberal arts and sciences CRITICAL THINKING 93% COMMUNICATION PROBLEM SOLVING 93% of employers agree that soft skills are more important than majors Liberal arts education teaches these skills to help you succeed in the workplace 88% SELECT A MAJOR of 2017 high school graduates considered job availability before selecting a major High Schoolers' Planned Career Paths 8 IN 10 of the fastest growing jobs for college 17% 87% , graduates are in STEM Many graduate-level STEM programs don't require a related bachelor's degree. BUSINESS STEM But STEM careers DO IN 2008, GOOGLE G require the soft skills learned through studied its most successful employees to determine what skills were the best predictors of success liberal arts Of the 8 top skills identified, 7 were soft skills STEM expertise was the lowest ranked skill set Don't wait! – Choose your college with your job search in mind, and start applying early Getting STARTED PLAN YOUR CAREER PREPARE THE ESSENTIALS ARTS BUSINESS MEDICINE VISIT A LETTERS OF REFERENCE SEE A CAREER ONLINE COUNSELOR JOB FAIR PORTFOLIC Try to have a few recommendations or Your school's Meet representatives Let employers see career center can from many potential your creative work match your major, employers with references on hand at by hosting your interests, and skills opportunity for all times projects digitally with potential job one-on-one Go one step further and use your own Mix it up with personal, and internship communication and professional, and opportunities instant feedback academic referers domain, which adds if possible credibility A JOB SEARCH can take up to 6 months, depending on the field. Start applying for positions 3-4 months before LOOK ONLINE Search job finding websites early in the process to see what employers are looking for graduation i handshake Wayup îndeed Uses school resources Matches job and internship seekers with Collects job postings from to search for internships and jobs across the internet in one available positions convenient interface Use social media to your advantage by networking and contacting potential employers directly Go the extra mile How to Stand Out ON LinkedIn Linked in NEARLY 9 OUT OF 10 RECRUITERS ISN'T JUST FOR SEASONED PROFESSIONALS use it when searching for job candidates STAND OUT CREATE MEANINGFUL CONTENT Grab attention with an interesting and relevant header photo Take advantage of LinkedIn's live and native video to collaborate and share ideas Use a professional headshot to make your first impression the best it can be Update your connections with weekly status updates and monthly blog posts Keep a few "goal" companies in mind and do what you can to stand out to them BECOME A LINKEDIN Write a succinct profile headline that tells your story and sets you apart CAMPUS EDITOR Keep your profile clearly organized and clear to tell your story Work with LinkedIn editors and learn the how-to's of content creation Remain active to keep yourself at the forefront of your network's attention Research and present unique student viewpoints via published articles STAY MEMORABLE "Be yourself, represent who you are. It's not just your experiences, this is not a resume... This is a more dynamic approach to representing your experiences, your skills, your objectives, what you know, what you're interested in within a professional context" 36% employers reported that a professional photo was among the primary reasons for hiring an employee JEFF WEINER MAINTAIN A Linkedin CEO PROFESSIONAL PRESENCE, showcasing your strengths and experience FOLLOW KEY INFLUENCERS Michaela Alexis START NETWORKING EARLY Ilinkedin.com/in/michaelaalexis For a unique perspective and tips on best utilizing Linkedln "You can first join [or follow] your alumni college and then search for past alumni at companies or places of employment you are Akosua Boadi-Agyemang linkedin.com/in/akosuaboadi-agyemang interested in" For help being bold and landing internships SHELLEY ROTH Career Advisor Tim Salau & Jim Marty linkedin.com/in/timsalau & linkedin.com/in/johnrmarty For career assistance aimed at students finding a first job Judi Fox linkedin.com/in/judiwfox For tips on how to best utilize Linkedın video 6 MONTHS AFTER COLLEGE, 64% of American graduates are employed, or engaged in further study – but some colleges see much better outcomes נמ BOSTON UNIVERSITY LUX ET VERITAS Boston University Bellarmine University Yale University 92% 99% 95% DON'T BE LEFT BEHIND A successful career begins with the right college SOURCES presented by wayup.com joinhandshake.com linkedin.com/in/johnrmarty moneyunder30.com/best-job-sites linkedin.com/in/akosuaboadi-agyemang ocs.yale,edu/contact-ocs/statistics-reports epi.org/publication/class-of-2018-college-edition linkedin.com/in/kerritwigg/?originalSubdomain=ca aacu.org/sites/default/files/files/LEAP/nchems.pdf nshss.org/media/30882/nshss-2018-careersurveyv6b.pdf linkedin.com/pulse/new-happy-interview-tim-salau-tim-salau bu.edu/admissions/why-bu/academics/success-after-graduation washingtonpost.com/news/grade-point/wp/2017/03/10/why-get content.wisestep.com/job-career-fair-advantages-disadvantages thebalancecareers.com/how-to-find-a-summer-internship-4017892 jobvite.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/RecruiterNation2016.pdf themuse.com/advice/the-31-best-linkedin-profile-tips-for-job-seekers learnhowtobecome.org/career-resource-center/cant-find-job-after-college scholarworks.bellarmine.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1077&context=tdc topresume.com/career-advice/10-ways-to-create-a-winning-linkedin-profile thebalancecareers.com/fastest-growing-jobs-for-college-graduates-525684 naceweb.org/job- newyorkfed.org/research/college-labor-market/college-labor-market_wages.html thebalancecareers.com/top-career-networking-tips-for-college-students-2062581 statista.com/statistics/642043/unemployment-rate-of-us-college-graduates-by-major linkedin.com/pulse/discover-your-voice-boost-career-linkedin-campus-editor-banerjee linkedin.com/pulse/everything-you-need-know-new-linkedin-wallace-infographic-expert- themuse.com/advice/4-ways-you-use-your-online-portfolio-to-get-your-foot-in-the-door blogs.gcu.edu/college-of-humanities-and-social-sciences/4-benefits-liberal-arts-education blog.impraise.com/360-feedback/project-oxygen-8-ways-google-resuscitated-management topresume.com/career-advice/14-ways-to-leverage-your-linkedin-profile-during-your-job-search naceweb.org/talent-acquisition/internships/intern-acceptance-rate-up-offer-conversion-rates-fall cbsnews.com/news/linkedin-ceo-jeff-weiner-on-microsoft-acquisition-management-style-and-the-perfect-profile forbes.com/sites/prestoncooper2/2017/07/13/new-york-fed-highlights-underemployment-among-college-graduates washingtonpost.com/news/grade-point/wp/2017/03/10/why-getting-a-good-job-is-so-much-harder-for-todays-college-graduates naceweb.org/uploadedfiles/files/2018/publication/executive-summary/2018-nace-internship-and-co-op-survey-executive-summary.pdf prnewswire.com/news-releases/number-of-employers-using-social-media-to-screen-candidates-at-all-time-high-finds-latest-careerbuilder-study-300474228.html Bellarmine University b-market/graduate-outcomes/first-destination/class-of-2017 DEVELOPED BY N NOWSOURCING