Dear Class of 2016: Get Moving on Your Future

Emily Glazer:

Welcome to the hallowed halls of academia. Now start planning for life in the real world.

It's still a tough jobs market out there and likely will continue to be for some time. So it isn't too early for freshly minted college students to start making themselves more marketable--from taking classes that polish essential skills to building a strong network.

"The size of your support network and mentoring group can often be as important as your degree," says Rich Feller, president of the National Career Development Association, which provides programs and services for career development.

Here's a timeline on the moves to make over the next four years:

Posted by Jim Zellmer at August 28, 2012 2:59 AM
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