Photo: #Ben Smilowitz leads a group of college graduates, wearing caps and gowns, in Washington, DC.
Larger view
Ben Smilowitz leads a group of college graduates, wearing caps and gowns, in Washington, DC. (Mark Wilson/Getty Images)

Audio

MPR News
Radio

Listen Now

On Air

Car Talk®

Schedule

Shortcuts
Hourly Newscast
Hosts
Station Map

Other Radio Streams from MPR

Classical MPR
Radio Heartland

Services

Generation Y confronts a lean job market

Broadcast: Midmorning, 02/04/2009, 9:06 a.m.

LISTEN

After years in which the jobs came easy, 20-somethings and recent college graduates find themselves in one of the worst employment markets in decades. Career coach Lindsey Pollak says that jobs are out there, but job-seekers need to take the extra step to find them.

Guests

  • Lindsey Pollak: Career coach, corporate trainer and author of the "Getting from College to Career: 90 Things to Do Before You Join the Real World."

Resources

Your Voice




Related Topics



Become a Sponsor

Most Shared

  1. Novel explores the legacy of Indian boarding schools
  2. Growing number of employees subject to non-compete agreements
  3. Economy is down, so enrollment is up
  4. Lack of fever in some H1N1 cases complicates prevention effort
  5. Library closings may be just the beginning

Latest News & Features


News Cut

with Bob Collins

In The Spotlight

  • Sound Learning

    Looking for ways to ensure your students are doing quality research from credible sources? Sound Learning is a launching point to Minnesota Public Radio's content on the Web.

  • The Current Music Blog

    Your daily note for good music, news and pop culture. With attempted jokes.