Handshake Introduces New Resources to Help College Students With Their Job Search Through COVID-19 Outbreak
With nearly half of students feeling concerned about finding a job after graduation, Handshake launches easy-to-navigate guide, listing employers hiring by industry and state
As the job market rapidly changes due to the COVID-19 outbreak, 48% of students are concerned about finding a job when they graduate. This is one of the key findings from a recent survey conducted by Handshake, the number one place for college students to find jobs and internships. As employers, students and universities continue to grapple with how to navigate this unprecedented time, Handshake is providing additional resources and support to help connect college students and recent grads with employers.
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With graduation season approaching, a number of students are beginning to feel the impact of the crisis. Many (53%) are worried about paying off student loans because of changes in the job market and a vast majority (82%) would now consider a part time job unrelated to their career path. A majority of students (69%) would also now consider taking a job in the gig economy and more than half (57%) are considering applying to graduate school as a result of the changing economy.
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“While this is an incredibly difficult time for students, it’s important not to lose hope and be resilient. Students can still land opportunities, but it will require making some shifts in the search process and their overall perspective,” says Christine Cruzvergara, Handshake’s VP of Higher Education and Student Success. “What’s promising is that a number of industries are still hiring, so it’s important for students to expand their search across various industries, continue to network, and be nimble. Although this can all seem daunting, there are opportunities out there and the key is to not lose confidence and to stay driven.”
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