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Career Advice for New Grads and the Parents Supporting Them

Practical, honest guidance on job searching, interviews, and helping a recent graduate launch their career, from an HR professional with 20+ years of experience.

Frustrated young woman looking at a laptop during a stalled job search
For Parents of New Graduates

My College Graduate Still Doesn't Have a Job. Should I Be Worried?

Six months out and still no offer. Here is how to tell a normal job-search timeline from a real warning sign, and what actually helps a stalled search move forward.

By Ty Smith, SHRM-CP
Parent supporting their new college graduate during the job search
For Parents of New Graduates

Helping Your New Graduate Launch Their Career: What Every Parent Should Know

Practical, expert-backed tips on how parents can support the job search without taking over, from leveraging your network to knowing when to bring in outside help.

By Ty Smith, SHRM-CP
College graduate in cap and gown holding diploma, ready to start career journey
For Parents of New Graduates

Why Your College Grad Needs Career Coaching Before They Start Their Career

A degree opens doors. It does not teach your child how to walk through them. Here is why career coaching before the job search makes all the difference.

By Ty Smith, SHRM-CP