Many college graduates are unprepared for the job search process.
According to a recent poll conducted by CollegeGrad.com, 69 percent of college graduates looking for jobs don’t have a resume that’s up to par, or don’t have a resume at all, even though having an up-to-date resume is a crucial part of the job search process.
Of the nearly 600 people who responded to the survey, only 30.1 percent said their resume is perfect, according to an article by PRWeb. Additionally, 46 percent said their resume needed help, compared to 45.2 percent last year and 23.9 percent said they don’t have a resume yet, compared to 26.8 percent last year.
“The entry-level resume is critical to a successful job search, especially with the state of the United States economy,” Adeola Ogunwole, director of marketing and PR for CollegeGrad.com, said in the article. “College students and recent grads should make developing a world class resume their top priority for attaining career success.
“The resume will not get you the job but you won’t get the job without it,” Ogunwole continued. “These days, employers are seeking the best of the best, and that starts with a pristine resume.”
The United States Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics, overall unemployment in the country is currently at 6.7 percent, with 1.9 million people having lost their jobs this year. The unemployment rate for those with a bachelor’s degree or higher has increased by 1.1 percent since last year.
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