Monday, May 25, 2020

You’re graduating in a pandemic. What’s next? - Amanda Sloat, Brookings Institute

Graduation is always an anxious time for young people on the threshold of the “real world,” but COVID-19 has created new uncertainties. For Generation Z, students’ final semesters are not exactly going as planned. Rather than celebrating with friends, many are worrying about finding a job while living in their childhood bedrooms. In recent years, I held career seminars for students across the country (with those tips published here). During this era of social distancing, I’ve moved these discussions online and adapted my advice.
https://www.brookings.edu/opinions/youre-graduating-in-a-pandemic-whats-next/