


Thankful: Time to reflect, assess and plan
by Beth Hendler-Grunt | Dec 22, 2022
I want to extend a heartfelt thank you to all our clients and their families for putting their trust in Next Great Step to help launch their careers. It has been our honor and privilege to work with hundreds of clients as they embark on landing their first internship...
Do people really need college in America?
by Beth Hendler-Grunt | Dec 19, 2022
Beth Hendler-Grunt was interviewed by Tom Llamas of Top Story on NBC News Now on 11/29/22. Many Americans see college as a path to a good career, but the student debt crisis leaves millions of grads borrowing nearly $30,000. And with the tight labor market, some...
Pass the gravy…have you found a job or internship yet?
by Beth Hendler-Grunt | Nov 17, 2022
This is the first year both my kids are away at college and grad school, and I can’t wait to have them home for Thanksgiving. I know they want to relax, and catch up on all the comforts of home. I want to enjoy my time with them… but I also want them to start planning...
Should college grads fake it until they make it?
by Beth Hendler-Grunt | Oct 12, 2022
I spoke with a recent college grad, Greg, from a top school with a major in data analytics. He has gotten interviews and even made it to the 2nd round for multiple companies… but no offer. He is not sure what is missing. I asked him if he received feedback from any...
Your College Student Is Avoiding This One Thing
by Beth Hendler-Grunt | Sep 14, 2022
It’s hard to believe it is September and back to college for many students. While students are busy with move-in and re-connecting with friends, they are not usually planning ahead for what begins shortly after classes start – the Fall Recruiting Season. Most...
I have an ask
by Beth Hendler-Grunt | Aug 18, 2022
It has been an honor to have you as part of the Next Great Step community. Many of you have been following our journey for the last 7 years. I could not have done this without you. I have an ask. My goal is to help solve an important problem facing parents and their...
Transforming Worry into Trust: Support Your New Grad’s Job Search without Driving Them Crazy
by Beth Hendler-Grunt | Jul 6, 2022
“I’m so worried.” Many of the calls I take from parents begin with this sentiment. Every day, I hear from parents whose children are having difficulty securing that first job or internship. Parents are concerned and looking for answers because their children aren’t...
How Do I Guide My New Grad to Land a Job?
by Beth Hendler-Grunt | Jun 5, 2022
The celebrations, the speeches, the excitement…that is the best part of enjoying college graduation. They come home, unload a ridiculous amount of stuff, and need a well-deserved break from the stress of school, exams, and dealing with the pandemic for the last few...
Before They Graduate College, Make Sure They Do These 3 Things
by Beth Hendler-Grunt | May 5, 2022
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...Sign Up for Our Newsletter
Recent Posts















































Categories
About Next Great Step® in Livingston, NJ
Next Great Step career counseling to college graduates provides strategies guiding students to focus their career path using a proven business approach. Contact us if any of the following are of interest to you: college graduate employment, millennials, new college graduate jobs, college graduates looking for jobs, internships for college students, jobs for college graduates, finding jobs after college.
Career Counseling to College Graduates is available across the US via online video. We are based in the New York metropolitan area. We support clients in all major metropolitan areas including Chicago, Atlanta, Dallas, Los Angeles, Miami, Boston, St. Louis, San Francisco, Detroit, Greenwich, Denver & New York City.