<p>Earning a bachelor's degree used to be a near-guarantee of financial stability and professional opportunity. Employers sought out talented graduates, provided them with additional on-the-job training, and set in motion promising career paths. Today, the paradigm has shifted--and employers expect experienced workers who are capable of doing the job from day one. But rarely does the college classroom develop that ability. As a result, a growing number of grads find themselves adrift, thousands of dollars in debt, and facing an uncertain job market, ultimately leading moms and dads to wonder: Why did I pay all that money?</p><p>In <em>There Is Life After College, </em> Jeffrey J. Selingo, author of <em>College (Un)bound, </em> provides a step-by-step plan full of practical advice that every young professional can follow to jump-start a career. Full of tips, advice, and insight, <em>There Is Life After College</em> is a wise, commonsense guide for the years from the end of high school through college graduation that will help every student--no matter their major or degree--find real employment. </p>