Business News
How Today’s Tough Job Market Could Haunt Recent Graduates for Years
Young graduates are entering the toughest hiring climate since the pandemic.
By Sherin Shibu
College Graduates
Business News
‘I’m Doing Everything That I Possibly Can’: New College Graduates Face One of the Toughest Job Markets in Years
Several soon-to-be and recent college graduates reported submitting more than 100 job applications each without scoring an initial interview.
By Sherin Shibu
Business News
Entry-Level Hiring Picks Up After Months of Gloom — Offering New Hope for College Graduates: ‘It’s Good News’
Early signs show that entry-level hiring is starting to rebound after years of decline.
By Sherin Shibu
Business News
‘Low Hire, Low Fire’: New Graduates Are Facing the Toughest Job Market Since the Pandemic — And It’s Not Why You Think
Recent graduates comprised just 7% of new hires in 2024, down a staggering 25% from 2023, according to a report.
By Sherin Shibu
Thought Leaders
College Graduates Lack This One Specific Skill Your Business Needs — Here’s How to Get It Anyway
Most graduates are told not to use AI, then show up to jobs built around it, and it's on founders to close that gap before it drags the business down.
Human Resources
4 Essential Tips to Help Gen Z Grads Navigate Today’s Tough Job Market
Traditional application methods aren't enough. Success now depends on upskilling, strategic networking and being referral-ready.
Business Accounting
The Average Cost of a College Education Is $153,080. These Are the Majors and Careers That Provide the Highest Return on Investment.
As the price of an undergraduate degree continues to climb, many college students want to know which paths will bring financial security.
By Amanda Breen
Human Resources
4 Ways to Help Your Entry-Level Hires Thrive in the Workplace
Are your new recruits too green for the workplace? Is the newest generation of workers hard to manage? Here are four ways to guide their adjustment to your team and the workplace writ large.
By Arar Han
Human Resources
Gen Z is Losing Faith In the College Degree — Here’s 3 Reasons Why It’s Still Important For Them
A college degree may not be essential for success but here are three crucial reasons you should encourage your Gen Z kids to still get one.
By Mary Banks
Thought Leaders
What the Ivy League is Looking For in the Next Generation of Entrepreneurs
Ivy League universities are well aware that many incoming students have plans to kickstart their entrepreneurial ventures while in college. But how do they decide who makes the cut? Here are three traits that will truly set authentic leaders apart from others in the eyes of Ivy admissions officers.
By Mary Banks
Business News
‘There Is More To Life Than Work’: Bill Gates Delivers Emotional Message To Graduates About Learning To Take A Break
The billionaire spoke at Northern Arizona University as the 2023 commencement speaker over the weekend.
By Emily Rella
Building a Business
7 Tips for College Graduates Looking to Jump Into the Small Business World
Interested in acting on your entrepreneurial ambitions right out of college? Here are seven tips to get started.
Business News
What the Future Looks Like for Fresh Graduates in the Tech Industry
The dreams of fresh graduates hoping to work with tech giants like Amazon, Google, Hp, Microsoft and others may now seem over-ambitious.
Entrepreneurs
Best Job Search Engines for Recent College Graduates
Navigating the job market for the first time can be challenging, but job search engines can help you land a great job after of college.
Human Resources
Best Recruiting Platforms for Recent College Graduates
Promote entry-level job openings to college students on these top hiring sites.
Business News
Walmart Targets College Students With Promise of $200,000 Salaries as Shares Plummet Over 11%
The retailer will launch its new College2Career program this summer.
By Emily Rella
Thought Leaders
5 Things Leaders Can Do for Graduates in the Covid-19 Economy
Here's how to show tomorrow's disruptors what positive leadership looks like.
Thought Leaders
Gen Z Considers This Benefit More Important Than Salary
The greatest minds of this generation are social-justice oriented, STEM-savvy and financially conscious. And they really want good healthcare.
Business News
How (and Why) to Make the Most of Business School
The unemployment rate for recent college graduates is higher than the general public's. Here's how to avoid joining that majority.
By Peter Gasca
Business News
Gen Z Grads Say Companies Like Google and Facebook Are ‘Harmful,’ and Won’t Work For Them
Big tech firms still rank among most desirable places to work, but conscientious Gen Z grads say they're not interested
Thought Leaders
This Founder Built a National Business By Helping Kids Get Into College
Neha Gupta's College Shortcuts helps kids and parents navigate the paperwork and stress of college admissions.
Building a Business
10 Must-Read Books for Entrepreneurial Graduates
Take command of your success with these essential reads.
Thought Leaders
Young Workers No Longer Get the On-the-Job Training They Need — So They’re Finding It Elsewhere
With companies training people less, the most valuable path to success may be pioneering your own career.
Business News
Bill Gates Is Giving Away Free Copies of One of the Most Important Books He’s Read to All College Graduates — Here’s How to Get Yours
The books are electronic, downloadable copies and will be available on Gates' website for at least a couple of days.
Building a Business
Grads, Feel Like Your Diploma Might Not Be Enough? These Are the Skills You Need.
Many of us come out of school feeling like we don't have 'job skills.'
Human Resources
Why the Traditional 4-Year Degree Isn’t Cutting It Anymore
The college-education track rarely challenges students to seek real-world experience (and often creates a mountain of debt). The two cofounders behind MissionU see another way.
Building a Business
What You Need to Know Before Choosing a College Major
Not sure what to major in? Here are some insights.
By Rose Leadem