<p>My S graduated from a top lac with high honors and a double major in 2010 and didn’t land a “real job” for 8 months post graduation. Over the 8 months he applied for over 70 jobs, landing interviews at 6 or 7 places he would have been happy to work. Like you, several times he was invited back for 2nd and third interviews. </p>
<p>What helped him to finally land a job:</p>
<p>While looking for a job he temped and volunteered learning more about his strengths and interests. When interviewing he learned to explain how his experiences made him a strong candidate for a specific position. </p>
<p>Talked to peers that had landed jobs:
One friend that received 2 job offers described preparing for the interview (full-time for days) by reading everything she could find about the company on the internet. Websites like “glassdoor” - interview tips from people that have interviewed at a specific company. </p>
<p>Improve Interview skills - gaining confidence
S did 5 or 6 informational interviews with alumni and family contacts and asked for a brutally honest post mortem.</p>
<p>Look at less well known businesses and programs:
Look for lists of employers that hire from your school. Both of my sons were offered jobs that were NOT listed on the internet boards but were at businesses that WERE known for hiring grads from their school. One source for this information at least for some schools, is College "rhymes with"Growler.</p>
<pre><code>TFA type programs: City Year and there is also one in Chicago - Chicago Fellows I think
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<p>Federal Jobs:
Go to the website USA Jobs to apply for federal jobs. You can limit searches to G5 positions and if your grades are high enough, get bumped to G7. The website Federal Soup describes the process of applying for federal jobs.</p>