For the Class of 2009, it's not turning out to be a happy new year for career planning. The Labor Department's latest report reveals the U.S. unemployment rate is the worst it's been in over 16 years at 7.2%: the highest rate since 1993. In 2008, an astounding 2.6 million jobs were lost with 73% of those jobs disappearing in the last four months of 2008. And with more than 11 million Americans out of work right now, college seniors are fretting about their own impending job searches.
There is good reason to be nervous about the current job market. In fact you would be silly not to be worried. But if you're a college senior who is planning to graduate this spring, here are six tips to make your job search a little less stressful.
1. Become an intern
If you haven't yet completed an internship, apply for one immediately. Not all internships are full-time. Companies that offer unpaid internships may be willing to allow you to work part-time or have more flexible arrangements that won't interfere with your school schedule. And be creative about approaching a company for an internship opportunity.
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