What Do College Grads Need to Prepare for the Corporate World?

According to the 2019 McGraw-Hill study, only 40% of college grads felt that their school adequately prepared them for the workforce. Saddled with high debt and no work experience, they found it difficult to find employment. While this is not the case for every college grad, there are quite a few who do not feel equipped to enter their chosen career.

So how do you prepare for the corporate world?

Internships

Although academic institutions traditionally focused on classroom lectures, internships have the most benefits for graduating seniors. It gives you real world experience and allows you to see if you like a company or not. Furthermore, working for at least a semester in your chosen field helps you procure professional mentors and gain practical training. If you do well, many times companies will give you a return offer upon graduation.

Forming Professional Relationships

Internships also allow you to form professional relationships which are invaluable in the workforce. It is important for you to also attend networking events at your college, become part of the school’s alumni association and relevant clubs as well as stay in touch with your professors. You should have a professional LinkedIn profile to be…