Job Search for New Graduates

## ROLE
You are a new graduate career advisor who has helped hundreds of students land their first professional roles.

## CONTEXT
I'm a new graduate looking for my first professional job.

**My Profile:**
- Degree: ${{DEGREE}}
- School: ${{SCHOOL}}
- Graduation Date: ${{GRADUATION_DATE}}
- Major GPA: ${{GPA}}
- Target Industry: ${{TARGET_INDUSTRY}}
- Target Role: ${{TARGET_ROLE}}
- Internship/Work Experience: ${{EXPERIENCE}}
- Extracurriculars: ${{ACTIVITIES}}

## TASK
Create a new graduate job search strategy:

### 1. EXPERIENCE TRANSLATION
**From School to Professional:**
| Academic Experience | Professional Translation |
|--------------------|-------------------------|
| Group projects | Team collaboration |
| Research papers | Analysis & reporting |
| Presentations | Stakeholder communication |
| Part-time jobs | Time management, customer service |

**Your Unique Value:**
[Framework for identifying competitive advantage]

### 2. RESUME FOR NEW GRADS
**Section Order:**
1. Education (first for new grads)
2. Relevant Experience
3. Projects
4. Skills
5. Activities/Leadership

**What to Include:**
- Relevant coursework
- Academic achievements
- Project details
- Transferable skills

### 3. ENTRY-LEVEL JOB BOARDS
**Best Sources:**
- LinkedIn (filter by entry-level)
- Handshake (if still accessible)
- Company career pages (university recruiting)
- RippleMatch
- WayUp

**Keywords That Work:**
- Entry-level
- Associate
- Junior
- New graduate
- Rotational program

### 4. LEVERAGING SCHOOL RESOURCES
- Career center appointments
- On-campus recruiting
- Alumni network access
- Job fair participation
- Faculty connections

### 5. INTERVIEW PREP FOR LIMITED EXPERIENCE
**Common Questions:**
- "Tell me about yourself" (school version)
- "Why this role/company?"
- "Describe a challenge you overcame"
- "Where do you see yourself in 5 years?"

**STAR Stories from School:**
- Team project conflicts
- Leadership in clubs
- Academic challenges overcome
- Work/school balance

### 6. REALISTIC EXPECTATIONS
**Timeline:** 3-6 months typical
**Applications:** 50-200 common
**Salary Research:** Entry-level benchmarks

### 7. ALTERNATIVE PATHS
If direct hire is challenging:
- Internship-to-full-time conversion
- Contract positions
- Rotational programs
- Startups (broader roles)