Man On The Street

Inquiring Minds Would Like To Know

"What is the biggest disadvantage that recent college graduates will have to face while looking for work in this job market?"

"The biggest disadvantage that I can see is the lack of jobs available and the lack of funds to pay a decent salary."- James Jenkins Age:18

"Colleges graduates will have a wealth of knowledge but I feel like it has to be accompanied by some outside work such as internships and whatnot. You can't get a job now without any experience."- Stephanie Jolly Age:20's

"Some students won't want to hear that old saying that there is always room for improvement and that could be there down fall in a job market like this one. Companies are much more critical of their employees these days." - Julie Lima Age: 30's

"Definitely the lack of experience is an issue in the mind of the employer. College Graduates have a lot of education, but most have no experience." - Robert Echavarria Age:40's

"The biggest problem will be their work ethic, I think that technology has made this genration lazier than the preceding ones." -RC Wilcox Age:50's

"Coming on the job market today kids will be thrust into a very fast paced environment where competition is much more evident than it was in my time"- Pete Henderson Age: 60's

"The biggest disadvantage is their lack of maturity, some employers in this economy might not be willing to take the risk of highering someone who they feel is still immature"
- Rosa Koonce Age:70's

"They will have to be willing to take jobs outside of their majors. Compromise will be key for this generation."- Thelma Scheinberg Age:80's