New Grads Find it Tough to Get Jobs

If you're a new IT grad, you've probably realized this already: finding a job these days can be really tough. You've got your lack of on-the-job experience working against you, and there are a whole lot of other out-of-work but seasoned IT pros out there who may be vying for the same position you are, even if it represents a step down for them.

The Higher Education Careers Services Unit (HECSU) recently released a report that found graduate unemployment in the U.K. and the Republic of Ireland has spiked to 44 percent, the highest rate in 10 years. The stats can't be much better for the U.S., Canada or other countries.

However, if you do get a job, HECSU says the salary levels are not being hit too hard.

If you need help finding your first tech job, check out our Entry Level and New Grad Resources Center. That's where you can find links to job boards, cover letter and resume writing tips, interview prep and follow-up, and other resources that could give you a leg up in your job search.