If you are the parent of a recent college grad, you can certainly sympathize with young people who happen to graduate during one of the worst times in economic history. Most likely you believe it’s the economy and not your off-spring that’s to blame. Would you still think this were the case if you knew your child had turned down an offer for work?
According to an annual survey by the National Association of Colleges and Employers, 41 percent of college grads who were offered jobs turned them down and 57 percent believe another, better job opportunity will come up in just a few months.
Still believe it’s the economy?
The summer is coming to a quick end and your child has a chance to make amends. This is the time to start putting together plans for a full blown job search so your child is ready to move full speed ahead come fall. If you are tired of throwing your child off the couch each afternoon, then perhaps it’s time to get some help. Take a look at my Job Search Mentor Program and see if it’s right for your child. Due to the success of my clients, I now have a few slots open. And for those that enroll prior to September 1, 2010, I’ll include a complimentary download of my new Selecting for Success Toolkit, which provides job seekers with a rare inside look at interviewing from the perspective of employers.
