“The college labor market has hit bottom! And a steep plunge it took. Last year’s initial estimate of a decline of 8% to 10% became a rout as employers may have shed 35% to 40% of their hiring targets. Large employers (4000+ employees) expected to hire 114 bachelor graduates per company early last fall. By the end of the year, these employers had actually hired 66 per company,” says the Collegiate Employment Research Institute based out of Michigan State University. While the dismal numbers look like they’re here to stay, the research board offers the blunt facts to help you survive the trend. It may seem like ther’s not much hope here, but as the old saying goes, “knowledge is power,” so check out the full CERI report to get armed with the facts.
Author Archives: Megan Nesbeth
Why this Job?
Finding a job is all about crafting your own personal story that meshes with the needs of the employers that you’re pursuing. One of the questions that interviewers ask most commonly is “Why us?” Your personal story has many elements and one “critical element in developing your Personal Story is communicating why you want to work at a particular company. Organizations want people who want to be there. You need to make a compelling case for why this specific company is the place for you as opposed to a competitor.” Gotta Mentor.com outlines the key elements to make your case. Check out their site to read more.
Peer Advice for your Job Search
PCA Megan Nesbeth sat down with several Midd seniors to talk about the progress they’ve been making in their plans for after graduation. Employed for next year or not, your peers have some good advice. So straight from your fellow seniors, remember…
1. Know the company or organization you’re applying to.
”Talk to as many people as you can. Talk to the Midd alums. Talk to the representatives. If you can, visit a classroom [or the company or organization that you’re applying to] to see what it’s like.
– Sarah Elkhayat
Job Search Myth: The More Research the Better
Advice from Human Resources at Berkshire Capital:
Students should make themselves very familiar with the company and the history of that particular company. There is an abundance of information located on the Web site of each company. Students should also follow instructions very carefully. If we request a writing sample, transcripts, SAT scores, cover letter and resume that’s what we expect from each student. All the required materials are what we use to make our decision on who we want to interview.
The main problem with over-researching is that it steals from other activities: namely, meeting people directly.