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May 2022
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From Hire to Retire 1: Why New Grads Wan...

The Wall Street Journal
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This year’s crop of new college graduates are walking into one of the hottest job markets in generations. Some are demanding big paychecks from their new employers, but money isn’t the only thing on their “must have” list. WSJ reporter Lindsay Ellis brings us conversations with new grads who are prioritizing company culture and work life balance. Jeff Beavers, Michigan State University’s executive director of career services, digs into the difficulty of networking during COVID times and how students need to see beyond their majors to search for their careers.


“The Class of 2022 Is in Demand. What Do New Grads Want?” 

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