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Prestige Worldwide Wide, wide, wide
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Rising Unemployment Among College Graduates What Every College Graduate Needs to Know Andrew Brown, Camden Dierkes, Bryce Goldbach, Jordan Thompson April 17, 2011
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Today’s Agenda Problems College Graduates Face Graduate School Job Opportunities Overseas Internship and International Experience Interviewing Tips Choosing a Major
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Problems College Graduates Encounter Higher Unemployment Rates Lower Wages Companies Hiring Fewer Workers Increasing Debt
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Unemployment Rate by Country, 2011 Bureau of Labor Statistics
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Problems College Graduates Encounter Higher Unemployment Rates Lower Wages Companies Hiring Fewer Workers Increasing Debt
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Graduate Schools Applications Rising More students taking the GMAT and GRE – GMAT 5.8% increase – GRE 8.6% increase Qualified students turned away Changes in acceptance philosophies Benefits: – Higher wages after graduation – Lower unemployment rates
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Employment Opportunities Overseas Research thoroughly Build a network Prepare for the application process Interview preparation Consider practicalities
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International and Internship Experience Marketability Cultural Awareness – Study abroad – Participate in an internship
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Interviewing Tips Interviewing philosophies have changed Separate yourself from other candidates – Prepare questions and topics – S.T.A.R. approach
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Choosing a Major
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Conclusion Consider graduate school options Practice interview skills Obtain internships Gain international experience Don’t become discouraged
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