Why Today's College Graduates Must Be Self-Sufficient

The definition of "entry-level" has evolved over the course of the past decade or so. Whereas graduates brandishing fresh degrees in, say, the class of '98 may have expected to score a job based on prestigious educations alone, today's candidates increasingly find "1-3 years of work experience" a prerequisite even for entry-level listings.

For recent college graduates, the transition to the working world after years of academia can be a shock to the system — and today's employers expect junior hires to hit the ground running. As a student, there's a sense of direction and a slew of resources and advisors at your beck and call. Professors encourage you to come to them with questions during office hours, and every test or assignment is clearly outlined on the first day of class Read more...