How to Get a Job After College: The Proven Strategy with Debra Shaw

In this episode of the How To Get a Job Podcast, Daniel Botero sits down with Debra Shaw, founder of Grad Hired, to break down why so many college graduates are struggling to land a job and what they can do differently to stand out in today’s job market. Drawing from her experience as a parent of multiple college graduates and a career coach, Debra explains why simply applying to more jobs is often an ineffective strategy and why networking, building relationships, and starting conversations with professionals can create far more opportunities. Daniel and Debra discuss how students can start building their network while still in college, leverage professors, alumni, career fairs, professional organizations, and family connections, and position themselves before they ever graduate. They also break down what graduates should do when they have been applying for months without results, including identifying target companies, reaching out to employees, researching hiring events, and creating meaningful conversations instead of immediately asking for a job. Debra also shares practical career fair strategies, from showing up early and dressing professionally to using business cards with LinkedIn QR codes to stand out from other candidates. This episode is a must listen for college students, recent graduates, and parents who want to understand what actually helps young professionals get hired and how to turn relationships and visibility into real career opportunities.

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