You probably completed most of the things you wanted to do before you graduate … things like jumping into the campus pond or running across the quad naked. Now it’s time to complete the things you need to do before you graduate. And in some cases, not doing these things might keep you from graduating in the first place.
Some might call it a college graduation checklist, we call it the top 5 things you need to do before college graduation.
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Tagged Careers, College, College Graduation, Graduation, Graduation Checklist, Graduation Week, Letters of Recommendation, Top 5
It’s the last week of May and commencement season is still going strong. Social media and streaming video allow everyone – not just those attending the ceremonies – to join in the celebration.
Congratulate your favorite graduate in the comments.
Still struggling to find the perfect graduation gift? Get your grad a gift card.
Gift cards are easy to find – you can buy them at your local supermarket, pharmacy, retail store, restaurant or online – and one size fits all. Plus, if your gift still doesn’t match your graduate, there are some fabulous gift card exchange sites, like Plastic Jungle.
Gift cards are next best thing to giving money … and a bit more personal. Here are some gift card options:
Coffee Card – Starbucks, Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf
Why? A coffeehouse is a fabulous place to use as a center of operations for those in the in the midst of a job search: get out of the house, get work done, and network with “coffee mates.”
Pair this gift … with an eco-friendly coffee mug.
Grocery Card
Why? Graduates need to eat.
Pair this gift … with reusable shopping bags.
Dining Card
Why? (see above) Plus, it’s nice to take a break from Peanut Butter and Jelly or Ramen noodles and have a nice night out..
Pair this gift … with movie passes.
Online Retailer Card – Amazon, iTunes, etc.
Why? Books, music and gadgets are popular gifts. Let the grad choose what she wants.
Pair this gift … with an iPad, an MP3 player, or an eReader.
Gas Card
Why? With the price of gas, a new grad can take all the help he can get. You can also give a bus pass to someone who prefers public transportation.
Pair this gift … with a new car. A grad can dream!
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Tagged Career, Gift Ideas for Graduates, Graduation, Job Search, New Graduates
It’s graduation season.
Although a job is number-one on your favorite college graduate’s wish-list, there are other things he may be almost as happy to receive … items to help with the job-search.
1. An introduction to someone who works in the field. The next best thing to a job is a conversation with a person who is already successful in that area. Check your network and find someone willing to give your grad an interview to share insider info, details on the job market and potentially leads in the field. This is the type of hope- and information – that money can’t buy.
2. Business cards. This is a must-have for any networker – be it a college student, college graduate or someone already working in business. When your graduate meets a potential lead, a card is an essential step in the follow-up process.
3. Work attire. Jeans and t-shirts might be great for class, but don’t work that well in the “real world.” Take your grad shopping for something appropriate for interviews and events. The look of professionalism mixed with the knowledge to back it up will give your graduate an advantage.
Posted in Careers, Graduation
Tagged Campus Explorer, Career Planning, College, Gifts, Graduation, Interviews, Job Search
