1. Prestige Worldwide Wide, wide, wide

2. Rising Unemployment Among College Graduates What Every College Graduate Needs to Know Andrew Brown, Camden Dierkes, Bryce Goldbach, Jordan Thompson April 17, 2011

4. Today’s Agenda Problems College Graduates Face Graduate School Job Opportunities Overseas Internship and International Experience Interviewing Tips Choosing a Major

5. Problems College Graduates Encounter Higher Unemployment Rates Lower Wages Companies Hiring Fewer Workers Increasing Debt

6. Unemployment Rate by Country, 2011 Bureau of Labor Statistics

7. Problems College Graduates Encounter Higher Unemployment Rates Lower Wages Companies Hiring Fewer Workers Increasing Debt

8. Graduate Schools Applications Rising More students taking the GMAT and GRE – GMAT  5.8% increase – GRE  8.6% increase Qualified students turned away Changes in acceptance philosophies Benefits: – Higher wages after graduation – Lower unemployment rates

9. Employment Opportunities Overseas Research thoroughly Build a network Prepare for the application process Interview preparation Consider practicalities

10. International and Internship Experience Marketability Cultural Awareness – Study abroad – Participate in an internship

11. Interviewing Tips Interviewing philosophies have changed Separate yourself from other candidates – Prepare questions and topics – S.T.A.R. approach

12. Choosing a Major

13. Conclusion Consider graduate school options Practice interview skills Obtain internships Gain international experience Don’t become discouraged