It’s true, work does beget work, according to a survey by job site ZipRecruiter.
Work experience can often predict whether a college graduate lands a job out of school, the survey showed. Working during college more than doubles graduates’ odds of landing a job (81% vs 40%), ZipRecruiter found after surveying, between January 30 and March 16, 1,500 students who graduated last year and 1,500 who will graduate this year.
In a slowing job market where the share of entry-level positions is shrinking, competition is fierce among graduates, the report said. Knowing what makes a graduate stand out to employers can make a difference in landing a job, it said.
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