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Dear Junior in college, You're a little over a year away from graduating. You may be thinking, "Should I go to grad school?". Or "I wonder what the job market will be like in 2025". Grad school? It might make sense for you. A lot of students are choosing a graduate degree. As for the job market? It's rough out there. 52% of graduates 1-year out of school are underemployed. They're either working a job that doesn't require a degree. Or they are working in a field that wasn't their degree. At least they have a job. Many don't right now. Layoffs are still happening every day. Companies continue cutting back on staff. When I graduated 20 yrs ago, a degree was enough. Companies were gobbling up graduates. Not any more. The good news is that you can tip the odds in your favor. Your odds of landing a job the day after you walk across that graduation stage. But it takes work. It means you need to push beyond your degree. People my age (in their 40s) want to help the next generation. We are thrilled when a college students reaches out to us. To learn, ask questions, and get advice. It's refreshing. Reach out to a professional in your field of interest. Reach out to a small biz owner to ask questions. It's scary, but in this environment, you need to. Also, read as much as you can about A.I. Even if you don't think it affects you. It will. Might as well understand it. After reading this, just know that it will be ok. You first job will not be your forever job. Keep learning and the earning will come.
John Darr
6mo
Great information my friend!
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6moBradley, thanks for putting this out there!