Fourth Year Issues Websites and Information

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Fourth Year Issues Websites and Information

Most of the below websites offer tips and helpful hints that are good for both students and parents to know.  While most sites are geared towards students or individuals dealing with these issues, they could be helpful to parents who aim to understand what their students are going through as 4th years.

After Graduation: Finding Employment

• www.findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m1365/is_n7_v28/ai_20209043 - This article offers tips to students on how to find their first job after college. It’s a good idea for parents to be familiar with this information so they can guide their students, should they be consulted.
• www.washington.edu/doit/Stem/articles?158 – This is another good article with tips for improving graduates’ chances of finding employment after college.
• www.womens-finance.com/college/findjob.shtml - This page offers advice aimed at female college grads. The entire site addresses the specific needs females face when entering the professional world.
•  www.collegezone.com/studentzone/144_1005.htm - This page gives more tips for finding a job. The site itself is full of helpful advice for nearly every area where a recent graduate may have concern. This page also offers links to many of the job search websites as well.