Career Center Helps Seniors On the Job Hunt

New statistics from the U.S. Labor Department show that 16 % of recent college graduates and other young adults still remain jobless. What does this mean for graduating seniors? ... Finding that perfect job may not be as easy as in years past.

According to Amanda Walker, Career Center Recruitng Coordinator, finding a full-time job in this economy, on average, takes nine to twelve months, six months longer than what was expected four years ago. "About 38-40% of surveyed Ole Miss seniors have not yet secured a job thus far," said Walker.

One way students can put their best foot forward to potential employers, is by taking advantage of the services offered by the Career Center. These services include: cover letter and resume critiquing, a job database, internship placement, career coaching, mock-interviews and assesment tests. All of these services are offered to students free of charge, excluding the personal assesment tests.

Walker advises that getting an internship in your desired job field is not just advised now-a-days, but crucial to landing the job you want. "If you haven't had experience with an internship, you're already behind," she said. Most jobs, in fact are never advertised online, but instead sent via-mail straight to college campus career centers, or discovered through networking.

"Don't get frustrated." Walker said, " There are jobs out there... you just have to be patient, and know how to look for them."

To see what the Career Center can do for you, make an appointment today by calling 662-915-7174. And as always, happy job hunting!