Trying to conduct a job search when you’re unemployed can be nerve racking, but a large percent of people at least have the knowledge brought on by experience that they will eventually find work. Recent college graduates often don’t have this surety to fall back on when they find employment within a short period of time after receiving their diplomas.
The problem is, during a time of economic recession, finding jobs online or through other methods usually takes much longer. According to a recent survey conducted by the National Association of Colleges and Employers, currently less than 20 percent of those who graduates this year that have applied for jobs already have one.
The Student Survey, which was conducted from February 19th to April 30th, and the report that followed showed that this is a large change from previous years. By the time of graduation over half of those that had applied for jobs in 2007 had already secured a position. In 2008 this statistic fell to 26 percent.