This late in the year, many fall graduates are still not set on what they are doing after they leave school.
Some are set on getting a job after work, while others plan to continue in higher education.
Almost a year ago, jobs were scarce. It was nearly impossible to have the luxury to “shop around” at potential employers and compare benefits or pay.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, as of September the unemployment rate was at 9.2 percent.
There has definitely been a significant decrease from January, where the unemployment rate reached a whopping 10.6 percent.
Businesses have shaped up since the beginning of the year.
Now, many recruiters are on the hunt for fresh faces looking to work. What is the problem?
New jobs are arising, but many applicants are not convinced by pay and recruiters are now looking for more from their applicants.
The “new” work ethic entails a growing requirement set by employers that job seekers be able to handle ever more responsibilities for less pay.
Unfortunately, employers’ outlooks on work ethics has discouraged people from seeking jobs. This, in turn, has left many who were once seeking jobs to either be supported by unemployment benefits or pursue higher education.
In an economy where more is demanded, a graduate degree does have its benefits.
Someone with a more extensive collegiate background may show more knowledge in a field.
But work experience pertinent to the subject is also an important factor to consider.
My advice to graduates: don’t give up a job based on this new ethic of low pay for more work.
The thought of being a “work grunt” is unflattering to one’s ego, but it is a job nonetheless and one that could help you advance later on.
It is undeniably understandable that employers are asking for more.
In the end, remember, these employers are the ones you will rely on for future work references.
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