{"id":520322,"date":"2026-03-11T21:40:42","date_gmt":"2026-03-12T01:40:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/newscenter\/?p=520322"},"modified":"2026-03-12T10:34:12","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T14:34:12","slug":"how-to-get-a-job-after-college-520322","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/newscenter\/how-to-get-a-job-after-college-520322\/","title":{"rendered":"How to get a job after college: 5 smart strategies"},"content":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>From in-person networking to AI literacy, URochester career education professional Jodyi Wren shares tips for navigating today\u2019s job market.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1402,"featured_media":520682,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[9],"tags":[42,34502],"class_list":["post-520322","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-campus-community","tag-alumni","tag-gwen-m-greene-center-for-career-education-and-connections"],"acf":{"external":"","hide_featured_image":false,"related":"show_related","style":[642512,645432,695192],"content_modules":[{"acf_fc_layout":"text","anchor":"","css_class":"mt-0 pt-15","title":"","content":"<h2>From in-person networking to AI literacy, URochester career education professional Jodyi Wren shares tips for navigating today\u2019s job market.<\/h2>\r\n[su_row][su_column size=\"1\/3\" center=\"no\" class=\"\"]\r\n\r\n<style>.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 177.78%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; }<\/style>\r\n<div class=\"embed-container\"><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/KmnYeqaCCT8\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/div>\r\n[\/su_column] [su_column size=\"2\/3\" center=\"no\" class=\"\"]\r\n\r\nOn the surface, landing a job in 2026 looks radically different than in previous years. Artificial intelligence now screens many applications, hiring cycles can shift with the economy, and employers expect a range of skills, from technical know-how to interpersonal abilities. Many companies now offer hybrid or remote work, even though early-career employees are often expected to spend time in person, especially during their first years on the job.\r\n\r\nStill, the core fundamentals of the job hunt remain in place. Jodyi Wren, executive director of the <a href=\"https:\/\/careereducation.rochester.edu\">Gwen M. Greene Center for Career Education and Connections<\/a> at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\">糖心传媒<\/a>, encourages students to tackle their job search over several semesters, and not just as a project for senior spring. \u201cThe more you experiment, reflect, and talk with people about your interests, the better positioned you\u2019ll be when it\u2019s time to apply,\u201d she says.\r\n\r\n[\/su_column][\/su_row]\r\n<h3><strong>1. Use AI wisely.<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_697052\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"300\"]<img class=\"wp-image-697052\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/newscenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/jodyi-wren-600x600-1.jpg\" alt=\"Circle cutout of a portrait of Jodyi Wren.\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/> Jodyi Wren, executive director of the Greene Center for Career Education and Connections (photo provided)[\/caption]\r\n\r\nAI can be a powerful assistant in your search, but it shouldn\u2019t write your story or co-opt your voice. Wren advises using AI tools to brainstorm resume bullet points, prepare for interviews, or research industries and employers. For example, Wren suggests, you might:\r\n<ol>\r\n \t<li><strong>Download and attach a job description to the prompt field of your chosen AI tool.<\/strong> Add your resume and\/or cover letter for the job in question.<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Ask the AI tool to assume the role of the hiring manager for the job.<\/strong> Then, have the tool share interview questions based on the description and publicly available information about the company.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Engage in a \u201cmock interview\u201d with the tool.<\/strong> You could write your answers, or better yet, record yourself and attach the file. The more inputs the better.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Request feedback on your answers<\/strong>, including ways to improve your messaging or delivery.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<strong>Remember:<\/strong> Before you hit \u201csend\u201d or \u201csubmit\u201d on your job application, revise everything in your own words\u2014and check carefully for accuracy. Employers rightfully expect you to be honest about your skills and to follow their policies, so avoid copying AI text directly into applications or using it to misrepresent your experience.\r\n\r\n<strong>Pro-tip:<\/strong> Play up your human traits that no code can capture. \u201cThe impact of AI has made certain skills even more in demand,\u201d says Wren. These include critical thinking, problem solving, discerning judgment, communication, creativity, adaptability, and empathy.\r\n<h3><strong>2. Invest in relationships.<\/strong><\/h3>\r\nSure, AI is all the rage. Still, the adage stands: It\u2019s not always about what you know, but about who you know. Personal and professional connections that result in a good word or a second look at your resume can offer an advantage in a competitive labor market. Use virtual collaboration tools and networks such as the URochester\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/thecollective.rochester.edu\/v2\/\">Meliora Collective<\/a> and its <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/school\/university-of-rochester\/\">Linkedin page<\/a> to connect with alumni, recruiters, peers, faculty, friends, and family members.\r\n\r\n\u201cBe authentic,\u201d Wren advises. \u201cShow a genuine interest in who they are, the skills they have built over time, and their professional journey. Your investment of time and attention can lead to opportunities, leads, referrals, ideas, and introductions.\u201d\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_697092\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"2000\"]<img class=\"size-full wp-image-697092\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/newscenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/fea-how-to-get-a-job-after-college-2026-02-21_Career_Exploration_Summit_26spring-0017.jpg\" alt=\"URochester participants conversing at a table during the 2026 Career Exploration Summit.\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1200\" \/> <strong>TALK SHOP:<\/strong> Says Wren, \u201cNow more than ever, getting a job means dedicating significant time to relationship-building.\u201d (糖心传媒 photo \/ Gary Kong)[\/caption]\r\n\r\nMaintaining an updated LinkedIn profile and posting regularly about projects that illustrate your interests, insights, and skills is another effective\u2014and very human\u2014way to tell your story to prospective employers. For some creative and programming fields, an online portfolio showcases your work beyond what can be conveyed through other media.\r\n\r\nAs you network, don\u2019t underestimate the power of a personal touch, such as a meeting over coffee, chatting over the phone, or handwriting a thank-you note. \u201cNow more than ever,\u201d Wren says, \u201cgetting a job means dedicating significant time to relationship-building.\u201d\r\n<h3><strong>3. Tap into URochester\u2019s support system.<\/strong><\/h3>\r\nThe Greene Center offers one-on-one advising, drop-ins, workshops, and funding to help you connect your URochester experience to job and internship opportunities. An advisor at the Greene Center can even help you map goals and timelines as early as your first year.\r\n\r\nAccording to Wren, structured networking\u2014especially with alumni and professionals who regularly hire graduates\u2014can dramatically improve how students convey their passions, skills, and goals. For example, you might take advantage of the newly launched <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/alumni\/rochester-connects\/\">Rochester Connects<\/a> program, which brings together alumni and students in cities across the country.\r\n\r\nMeanwhile, URochester\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/newscenter\/communicating-your-professional-identity-551932\/\">Communicating Your Professional Identity course<\/a>\u2014which features the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/newscenter\/real-readers-give-rochester-students-edge-349902\/\">Real Readers initiative<\/a>\u2014can help by having alumni, parents, and professionals review your resume, cover letter, and professional social media. For many students, this feedback has bolstered their confidence in the job market.\r\n<h3><strong>4. Lock down a summer internship.<\/strong><\/h3>\r\nWith an eye toward experiential learning, the new <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/newscenter\/hire-rochester-new-paid-internship-program-695192\/\">Hire Rochester Internship Program<\/a> is creating paid summer internships with local nonprofits, startups, and small businesses.\r\n\r\n\u201cWhen it comes to hiring,\u201d explains Wren, \u201cemployers consistently cite internships as the single most influential factor in their decision-making.\u201d But in addition to intense competition, many available opportunities are unpaid or fail to cover basic living costs. \u201cThis new program fills that gap for URochester students,\u201d she says.\r\n\r\nManaged by the Greene Center, Hire Rochester awards recipients with a full-time summer internship, a generous stipend, a dedicated career advisor, peer support, and education and social programming throughout the summer. Hire Rochester is <a href=\"https:\/\/careereducation.rochester.edu\/channels\/urochester-internship-programs\/\">one of four signature internship programs<\/a> at the University that provide real-world experience and skills development with financial support.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_697072\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"2000\"]<img class=\"size-full wp-image-697072\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/newscenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/fea-how-to-get-a-job-after-college-2026-02-21_Career_Exploration_Summit_26spring-0106.jpg\" alt=\"Close-up of hands affixing a photo to a sheet that reads &quot;My Internship Vision Board.&quot;\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1200\" \/> <strong>INTERNSHIP\u2019S MANIFEST:<\/strong> \u201cWhen it comes to hiring, employers consistently cite internships as the single most influential factor in their decision-making,\u201d says Wren. (糖心传媒 photo \/ Gary Kong)[\/caption]\r\n\r\n<strong>Pro-tip:<\/strong> At the end of each major internship, project, or similar experience, write a short summary (5 to 7 bullet points) of what you accomplished, learned, liked, and even disliked. (You\u2019d be surprised what you forget after a few semesters or years have passed!). Connect with peers and mentors on LinkedIn and be sure to engage with them regularly by giving credit and kudos when appropriate.\r\n<h3><strong>5. Always be up-skilling.<\/strong><\/h3>\r\nWren points to short-term virtual employer projects (offered through platforms such as <a href=\"https:\/\/careereducation.rochester.edu\/resources\/forage\/\">Forage<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/careereducation.rochester.edu\/experiences\/parker-dewey\/\">Parker Dewey<\/a>) or online courses or credentialing (through LinkedIn Learning or Google Career Certificates, for example) as ways to build skills, gain experience, and test out your interests. Subscribe to industry-specific newsletters so you can keep up with trends and new developments. And don\u2019t forget about more traditional approaches such as volunteering, extracurricular activities, and community work.\r\n\r\nRemember: A job search is not about finding the perfect role. It\u2019s about understanding where opportunities are emerging (the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\">US Bureau of Labor Statistics<\/a> is a good resource), which skills are in demand (or will be soon), and how professional networks can open doors across industries and regions.\r\n\r\nFor students and recent graduates entering today\u2019s competitive market, the advantage goes to those who start early, stay curious, and remember to build interpersonal skills along with AI literacy.","background_color":"#ffffff","width":"width-medium"},{"acf_fc_layout":"text","anchor":"","css_class":"","title":"<h3><strong>Dedicated career support across URochester<\/strong><\/h3>","content":"These services complement the Greene Center and can help you explore discipline-specific options, from finance and consulting to performance, arts administration, and beyond.\r\n<h4>Simon Business School \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/simon.rochester.edu\/why-simon\/benet-career-management-center\">Benet Career Management Center<\/a><\/h4>\r\nOffers individualized coaching, recruiting preparation, and employer connections tailored to MBA and MS students.\r\n<h4>Eastman School of Music \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/iml.esm.rochester.edu\">Institute for Music Leadership<\/a><\/h4>\r\nProvides leadership training, career advising, internships, and entrepreneurship opportunities for musicians and arts leaders.","background_color":"#f4f4f4","width":"width-medium"},{"acf_fc_layout":"text","anchor":"","css_class":"pt-15","title":"","content":"<em>Editor\u2019s note: This post was originally published on April 26, 2022. 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