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5 Ways Students and New Grads Can Prepare for the Job Market

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Published on December 6, 2024

You’re about to graduate, or you’ve got your fresh diploma clutched in hand—and you’re ready to conquer the professional world. But wait… employers might not be as ready for you as you think you are for them. A 2024 General …

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Published on December 2, 2024

One of the biggest mistakes that college and university students and recent graduates and others early in their careers make when trying to land an internship is to be too passive during the interview process. A good recruiter or hiring …

By College Recruiter

College Recruiter believes that every student and recent grad deserves a great career.

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Download the CDO’s Career Readiness Guide – a 100+ page manual of in-depth, career-related topics for liberal arts students.

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