A Bright Future Ahead

Graduation is upon us, and now is the time of year when many college graduates celebrate their hard work and success in earning their degrees. This year, there is more cause to rejoice. The outlook for the job market appears to be stronger in each industry area compared to last year. In addition to the job growth, it has also been reported that salaries are approximately 3.5% ahead of last year as well.

Are you a graduate looking to start your career? If so, you may want to attend a career fair as more and more employers are participating in these fairs to recruit and hire. It is still a very competitive market today. It’s important to start applying early, network, and follow up after interviews.

Being open to new opportunities may move you into a direction you haven’t considered before. Evaluate your skills and think about how these skills are transferable to multiple types of industries. Don’t close yourself off to opportunities because you are set on working in a specific industry, market your skills in various sectors, and that will leverage more possibilities for you to jump start your career path post graduation.