THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2022 Page 11 What Parents Need to Know to Guide Their Young Adults Toward Successful Careers N ew York, November 10, 2022 — On the surface, the future looks bright for spring’s college grads, with employers planning to hire nearly 15% more candidates from the class of 2023 than in the previous year, according to the National Association of Colleges and Employers. Dig a little deeper, however, and the outlook gets murkier, cautions career coach Beth Hendler-Grunt. “College graduates struggle to fi nd jobs due to competition, lack of work experience and not understanding employer expectations,” she said. “And their parents are frustrated. They want to help, and they’re not sure how. Many parents haven’t looked for a job in over 20-plus years, and things have defi nitely changed in that time.” How can parents help? What should grads do? Hendler-Grunt’s new book, The Next Great Step: The Parents' Guide to Launching Your New Grad Into a Career, gives parents a simple, step-by-step plan for successfully guiding their young adults through the transition from college to career. Filled with tips, job aids and insightful stories, The Next Great Step addresses everything from how parents can help their young adults get “unstuck” and navigate the hiring process, to how students and grads can stand out from the rest of the graduating class. Hendler-Grunt shares the secrets of how to “network” the right way and excel in interviews, and how parents can off er solid career advice to their grad. The Next Great Step provides insights from three key perspectives: the concerns of the parent, the thought process of the student and the expectations of potential employers. “Navigating the post-college job world is all about developing and implementing the right strategies,” Hendler-Grunt said. “This book is required reading for families looking to navigate a changing world from college to career. Companies need new grads. It’s just a matter of connecting the dots.” About the Author Beth Hendler-Grunt is the founder and president of Next Great Step. She is a dynamic leader, advisor and facilitator who has extensive experience consulting with startups, Fortune 500 fi rms, universities and individuals. She founded Next Great Step with the sole focus of guiding college students and recent grads to help them land the job they deserve. HendlerGrunt leverages techniques and BBB Tip: avoiding job scams this holiday season R etailers and shippers traditionally hire seasonal workers to fulfi ll holiday shoppers’ demands, whether online or in person. These jobs are a great way to make extra money, sometimes with the possibility of turning into a longterm employment opportunity. However, they are sometimes not all that they seem. When looking for something part-time or to fi ll the gap until a better opportunity comes along, the Better Business Bureau (BBB) has some suggestions to make the seasonal job hunt successful. Being proactive in fi nding the right opportunity is key – but be careful when a job just seems too good to be true. Tips to avoid holiday job scams • Employers will never ask for payment upfront for a job. Beware of businesses that ask applicants to pay for job supplies, an application or a training fee. These expenses are the employer’s responsibility – and asking for money is a big red fl ag that something is wrong. • Be wary of job offers that don’t require an interview.Even during the peak hiring season, reputable companies prefer to talk to top job candidates before hiring them. If a job off er is presented without an interview (on the phone or in person) or is off ered only via the internet, question the company’s hiring practices and do a little more digging. SCAMS | SEE Page 15 2.50 %APY* With rates like this, earning while you save is easier than ever. Ask about our concierge service. EARN INTEREST WITHOUT RESTRICTIONS FROM A NEW MILESTONE SAVINGS ACCOUNT. Saving is hard. We get it. Life gets in the way. That’s why we created the Milestone Savings Account. With an amazing 2.50% APY* while you save. And do it easily with a New Milestone Savings Account. 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