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When people leave college do they get hired faster after getting their degree?

I wanna know how long it takes to get hired. #Scholarship question #hiring #job-fair #finding-a-job

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Kelly’s Answer

It totally depends. I highly recommend you start networking 1-2 years before you get out of college if you want to be able to have a job coming out. Getting an internship after your Sophomore or Junior year can sometimes guarantee you a job after you finish your degree with the company you interned at. Research companies' internship programs to see how they work and if they do job placement if you have a successful internship. Also, reach out to family and friends and learn about the companies they work for -- many companies hire a lot of their employees via referrals.

If you don't start looking for a job until after you get your degree, you can expect at a minimum for it to take 2-3 months by the time you get through the recruiting and interview process and then start.

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Research Internship Programs
Network with family and friends
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Francisco J.’s Answer

Hi there, typically the average student find employment 5-6 months after graduation. This is due how companies recruit and when opportunities become available. Banks and Accounting field tend to hire in the Fall semester for the summer and for example, education fields hire in the late summer as budgets and contracts close. If you want good job searching tips and stats about the job search process see here: https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/finding-a-job/student-job-search-guide
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David’s Answer

It really depends on your selected major. You want your major to have a wide spectrum . For example a business major will have more opportunity that say a marine biologist.

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Try to find an intern position for your prospective field to see if it’s a fit for you before making it your career
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Paskalia’s Answer

Most times yes, you may have to apply to different companies. It also depends on what you study in college. Some degrees are more marketable than others. Talk to a college counsellor to find out what interests you the most and get guidance on what companies in your area are looking for if you don't want to relocate. Good luck.

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Rhonda’s Answer

It really depends on your major and how you have prepared before you graduate. Your networking and marketing of you and your new career starts not only with the degree you earned, but with your ability to sell who you are and what you know. Good luck and God Bless!

Rhonda recommends the following next steps:

Sut down with a counselor and find a mentor in your field.
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Laura’s Answer

Hi- I have three degrees (BA, MA, PhD) and I can tell you that while the degree is great on your resume, the degree does not get you the job. If you are an undergraduate, figure out what you want to be doing day in and day out. Do you want to work with people? Do you want to work in a specific field? Then work on getting an internship at that place. You don't need a prestigious internship doing rocket science but an internship or entry level contract job where you will want to work. Knock their socks off during the internship and do informational interviews with people at that work site. Find out what skills they are looking for in employees and ask how you can develop those skills. Then ask them for recommendation on how you can find a job moving forward. Good luck!

Laura recommends the following next steps:

Find an internship. In government, try USAJobs.
Figure out what you really want to do day in and day out.
Shoot for working at the bottom rung at that place you want to build your career.
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