


Why Your College Grad Is Stuck
by Beth Hendler-Grunt | Oct 26, 2023
Has your recent college graduate landed their first job yet? Many parents are faced with the same reality that not all college graduates have a full-time job offer before, on, or soon after graduation. But now it is the fall, and they wonder why their accomplished...
What If My College Grad Doesn’t Land a Job After Graduation?
by Beth Hendler-Grunt | Sep 10, 2023
I’m still wiping away the tears from dropping off my youngest son at college and hugging my older son tight as he drives off to his second year of grad school. I’ve done this before, but it doesn’t get easier. This is the season of change…. kids are back to college,...
Finish The Internship Strong: 3 Tips to Propel Your Career
by Beth Hendler-Grunt | Aug 7, 2023
The end of summer marks a significant milestone for college students who have recently completed their internship. Whether you were a rising junior or senior, this college summer internship may have provided you with valuable opportunities to learn new skills,...
No Internship This Summer? Don’t worry there are options.
by Beth Hendler-Grunt | Jul 11, 2023
A mom reached out that her daughter, Jenna, is in a tailspin. She’s a rising senior at a competitive university and is convinced that “everyone” has an amazing internship this summer… except for her. She tried to get an internship this summer, but it just did not...
Jobs for Recent Grads: How Parents Can Help (or Hinder)
by Beth Hendler-Grunt | Jun 4, 2023
Parents are increasingly concerned about their student’s employment during and after college. As a result, they have become more involved in their grown children’s search for jobs and summer internships. The involvement is understandable…competition for these...
Before They Graduate College, Make Sure They Do These 3 Things
by Beth Hendler-Grunt | Apr 25, 2023
Your young adult spent FOUR (or more) years at college. In the excitement of end-of-year planning, DON’T let them leave empty-handed! Be sure they do these 3 things before they leave campus: Ask Professors for References! Grad schools or jobs may require a reference...
Can ChatGPT help a college grad land a job?
by Beth Hendler-Grunt | Mar 22, 2023
ChatGPT is making headlines in impacting how we operate every day and experts say it is going to change the future of how we work. It uses artificial intelligence to generate natural language responses to text prompts, questions, and commands. As a career coach, I...
Job Hiring Trends for the Class of 2023: The good, the bad, and the…..?
by Beth Hendler-Grunt | Feb 21, 2023
Here we are again—predictions on the job market for the Class of 2023. I do not have a crystal ball but I have carefully followed the news and job reports on this topic. I also speak with dozens of parents, students, and grads every day and have first-hand accounts of...
Should College Students Go to Grad School Now?
by Beth Hendler-Grunt | Jan 20, 2023
In light of the changing economy and job market, should young adults head to grad school or enter the job market? I had the honor of speaking with Lindsay Ellis at The Wall Street Journal and we discussed the topic of grad school after college. Here are highlights...Sign Up for Our Newsletter
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