______of students have found a job by now.

In America, May and June are the traditional months for graduations. (7) The most recent student survey showed that just one-fifth of those who looked for jobs before graduation have one by now. Engineering and accounting graduates were more likely to have started their job search already and to have accepted a job. These are among the best paid professions for people with just a college degree. On average, engineering majors expect to start at about $ 62,000 a year. Accounting majors expect about $ 45,000. So how can students increase their chances for a job? The most effective tool is a school’s career counseling center. (8) Counselors can help students with job applications and preparing for interviews. They also let students know about job openings and events like job recruitment fairs. They can also help first-year students decide what to study. Another way to look for a job is to do an internship. This is when a student gets experience in a position that may or may not be paid. The latest survey found that 73% of graduates who did get jobs had completed an internship.