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Job-hunting is hard. Especially right now, and especially for new college grads. The good news is: it’s not you. The bad news is: there’s no one-size-fits-all method to guarantee you land your dream job. But there are some things you can do to make job-hunting a little less bad. In this episode, we’ll answer your questions about finding a job after college.
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Chapters:
0:00 – Introduction
0:45 – Why is the job market so challenging?
2:06 – How do I know what to apply for?
3:53 – How should I make my resumé and cover letter?
5:42 – What are employers actually looking for?
6:57 – How do I stand out (or at least get my application looked at)?
9:10 – How do I stay motivated?
10:40 – Conclusion
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Sources:
https://www.bls.gov/charts/employment-situation/civilian-unemployment-rate.htm
https://www.nytimes.com/live/2025/12/16/business/jobs-report-economy
https://www.npr.org/2025/12/16/nx-s1-5645023/jobs-employment-labor-market
https://www.cnbc.com/2025/11/11/ghost-job-postings-add-another-layer-of-uncertainty-to-stalled-jobs-picture.html
https://www.highereddive.com/news/are-young-college-graduates-losing-an-edge-in-the-job-market/806426/
https://www.clevelandfed.org/publications/economic-commentary/2025/ec-202514-are-young-college-graduates-losing-their-edge-in-the-job-market?utm_source=media-outreach&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=college-graduates-losing-edge
https://www.cnbc.com/2025/11/15/ai-puts-the-squeeze-on-new-grads-looking-for-work.html
https://hbr.org/2024/07/4-tips-for-new-grads-struggling-to-find-a-job
https://summer.harvard.edu/blog/how-to-land-your-first-job-even-with-no-experience/#What-Is-an-EntryLevel-Job
https://michigancareerportal.org/blog/best-networking-events-for-job-seekers-in-michigan/
https://summer.harvard.edu/blog/how-to-land-your-first-job-even-with-no-experience/
https://extension.harvard.edu/blog/how-to-write-a-great-resume-and-cover-letter/#Perfect-Your-Marketing-Documents
https://www.careereducation.columbia.edu/resources/how-and-why-write-great-cover-letter
https://www.fastcompany.com/91338561/how-to-stand-out-in-job-search-according-to-google-meta
https://www.weforum.org/stories/2025/03/ai-hiring-human-touch-recruitment
https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/resumes-cover-letters/how-to-beat-applicant-tracking-system
https://fortune.com/2025/11/19/next-level-leadership-gen-z-college-graduates-tough-market-how-to-stand-out-according-to-jobs-experts/
https://time.com/7296077/how-recent-grads-get-a-job/
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