Ultimately, the reason you go to college is to prepare yourself to get a job after you graduate. You’ll need to decide which school will help you do that best. Look for one with a career services center that offers résumé and cover letter critiques and mock interviews, and that posts internship and job opportunities. Many schools host networking events and career fairs, as well.
Find out how many recent alumni scored jobs within a year after graduation, and where. Ball has already landed a job, and can finish up her senior year stress-free. “Notre Dame has a good relationship with a number of companies. We’re a feeder school,” she explains. “When these companies need to hire, they come looking for Notre Dame students.”
When you’re considering a school, investigate its connections with companies you may like to work for someday. High unemployment in the still-downtrodden economy makes it tough for recent graduates to find good jobs. You’ll need to know how your potential college helps students overcome this daunting obstacle.
