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Your first job after college in 2026
New grads face a tougher market. A simple plan to land a first job without years of experience.
It's not just you
Entry-level hiring is slower, and many posts ask for experience new grads don't have yet. That is the market, not a verdict on you.
A simple plan
Apply when you meet most of the must-haves. Search several titles for the same starter role (coordinator, assistant, associate). Count clubs, part-time work and volunteering as experience. Three good applications a day beats thirty rushed ones.
Doors that open faster
Part-time roles at companies you like, temp-to-hire through reputable staffing agencies (they are free for you), and short certificates that employers near you actually ask for.
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