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Landing that first job right out of college isn't easy, but experts say when the recovery arrives job applicants should be ready to sell themselves and to look in the right fields.
Nina Anukem is like many other soon to be college graduates. "I feel that by the time I really do graduate I feel like the economy is going to be a little bit brighter for me," Anukem has her eye on the job market.
Limited experience in the workforce coupled with competition from a growing number of experienced unemployed workers has many students looking for answers on how to get ahead.
"The one thing we hear a lot from parents and from students is what should I major in?"
Dan Naegeli, Director of the University of North Texas' Career Service Center, says the answer is simple. Major in what you're interested in and make yourself stand out.
"It's all about networking finding those hidden opportunities in the job market."
There are some career paths fairing better right now.
A report issued by Moody's Economy says the job growth in Texas is energy and health care. Elsewhere, employment is rising in technology, green jobs, government and education industries.
UNT Junior Laura Kramer has a back up plan. "Teaching. Because I can always get my teaching certificate they always need teachers."
Students may not be changing majors to find a job, but they are changing their approach to the career hunt. They are starting earlier some as early as freshman year.
"There is a lot more planning now than I've ever seen before versus just coming in their senior year and waiting and I need that internship I don't know what I want to do, " say UNT Career counselor Christine Ellis.
"You start to see more sophomores and juniors coming in saying I want to do an internship. When should I do my internship?"
As for Anukem, she says she's staying positive about her future.
"I'm going to get me an internship now, get my foot in the door. A lot of hard work and persistence."
Nina Anukem is like many other soon to be college graduates. "I feel that by the time I really do graduate I feel like the economy is going to be a little bit brighter for me," Anukem has her eye on the job market.
Limited experience in the workforce coupled with competition from a growing number of experienced unemployed workers has many students looking for answers on how to get ahead.
"The one thing we hear a lot from parents and from students is what should I major in?"
Dan Naegeli, Director of the University of North Texas' Career Service Center, says the answer is simple. Major in what you're interested in and make yourself stand out.
"It's all about networking finding those hidden opportunities in the job market."
There are some career paths fairing better right now.
A report issued by Moody's Economy says the job growth in Texas is energy and health care. Elsewhere, employment is rising in technology, green jobs, government and education industries.
UNT Junior Laura Kramer has a back up plan. "Teaching. Because I can always get my teaching certificate they always need teachers."
Students may not be changing majors to find a job, but they are changing their approach to the career hunt. They are starting earlier some as early as freshman year.
"There is a lot more planning now than I've ever seen before versus just coming in their senior year and waiting and I need that internship I don't know what I want to do, " say UNT Career counselor Christine Ellis.
"You start to see more sophomores and juniors coming in saying I want to do an internship. When should I do my internship?"
As for Anukem, she says she's staying positive about her future.
"I'm going to get me an internship now, get my foot in the door. A lot of hard work and persistence."
