College grads prepare to enter uncertain job market

College grads prepare to enter uncertain job market

It's a scary time to be entering the job market for soon-to-be college graduates.

I spoke with the career services directors of 2-wabash valley schools to learn more about what spring graduates are facing.

Rose-hulman institute of technology... and indiana state university campuses are deserted right now... as students continue their learning at home.

The coronavirus pandemic has impacted their final semesters... forcing them to leave campus... and is now threatening their future as they enter the job market.

Tradara mclaurine, isu career services director "there are certain industries that are doing well right now.

There are others that we really don't know yet.

It's still kind of early to gage the long-term impact of what is going on."

We know the hospitality and travel industries have been hit hard as states tell people to stay home... but rose-hulman's career center director says... other industries are still strong.

Cybersecurity... computer science... and software engineering -- all areas with open positions.

And... he says civil engineers are also still needed because infrastructure projects have not stopped.

Then there's the need for healthcare workers... and supplies.

Scott tieken, rhit director of career services and employer relations "there's still medical devices and products that have to be produced so any company that's in the manufacturing environment for medical related products are still recruiting and still have opportunities available and so those areas are continuing to be strong."

Back at i-s-u... mclaurine says some students are thinking about delaying entry into the job market and instead furthering their education.

She's helping students -- online -- figure out what's best for them right now -- and down the road -- in the midst of uncertainty.

"things are changing and rather than give someone false hope or wrong information, i think it's okay to say i don't know and we're focusing on preparation until there has been some final data out there that we can act on instead of reacting."

Now college career centers are focusing on ways to prepare students for virtual interviews and telling them to apply now and often.

"it's important to be in that pipeline now so that when things do turn that you're a candidate that's going to be considered."

Both schools have both be considered."

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Both schools have online resources for students right now... from interview help