The document discusses the challenges recent graduates face when transitioning from school to work. It notes that students are shocked by the changes in lifestyle and routine. Many become depressed if they do not immediately find jobs, as universities do not adequately prepare them with job searching skills or realistic expectations. Internships are also crucial but many students are unaware. It can be difficult adjusting to a work schedule after setting your own class schedule. The document recommends updating resumes with new experiences and skills. Universities should better prepare students for both job searching and the real world. Luck plays a key role in resources available. Without enough career guidance, many feel betrayed by false opportunities or helpless in the process.

2. Change in
lifestyle, routi
ne, habits
Shock to new graduates
Students are faced by changes and do
not know how to approach them
Students who do not
immediately find jobs
become depressed
Students are not
prepared with job-
finding skills, have no
expectations of what
you need to get a job
Don’t realize
internships are crucial
People find out
too late that they
have not picked a
path with good
career prospectsDifficult to
adjust from
going to class
whenever you
want to having
to go to work
Creative people sometimes
get into technical roles, vice
versa
Think they
like an
industry but
realize they
don’t

3. Resume – go through and see what is no longer necessary
Add new experience, description, update previous entries
Update skills certifications
Previously more geared toward showing
how he can add value/earn, now is more
experience-based

4. Universities should do a better job to prepare
students for both the job search and for
entering “the real world”
Many people don’t realize
that they need to be
proactive in preparing
themselves for the school
to work transition
Luck is a key factor as far
as resources available for
the job hunt
Many people do not have enough
information to make good career choices

5. Betrayed by the
system
Overwhelmed by gap
between expectations vs.
reality
Misled by career opportunities that don’t exist
Frustrated by
outcome of situation
Helpless
Concerned for
others that may
undertake this
process

6. Problem Statement
• Stakeholder: College students and recent alumni
preparing for or experiencing the hiring process
or search for their very first entry-level position
• Problem Statement: College students or recent
grads need a way to better prepare themselves to
enter the job market
• Insights: Students that are not prepared may find
out too late that they are poorly equipped to
succeed in job search, or that their studies do not
relate well to their desired career path