Articles flood my daily news check with headlines such as “Why Today’s Graduates Are Screwed” in The Economist and “New Grads Need More Than A High GPA” from LinkedIn. As a soon-to-be graduate student, these articles freak me out.
Unlike those of decades past, graduating college students are facing nearly impossible hiring requirements. It seems like every job requires years of prior experience or a stupid connection to the company. Most college students don’t have these things, though. So what do we do then?
The overall consensus among college students graduating this spring is that they plan to move home. Whether to save money, take a break, or due to challenges in finding a job, nearly everyone I know is returning home after graduation…