10 Tips for Millennials Looking for a Leg-Up on Post-Grad Jobs

June 20, 2017

Millennials around the world feel it --- the pressure to get a steady job straight out of college.

According to a 2014 report from Pew, “Millennials are the best-educated generation in history; fully a third (34%) have at least a bachelor’s degree.” That’s a lot compared to the mere 13% to 25-32-year-olds in 1965. Not all those graduates are landing jobs straight out of college either.

So, what should college students do now to ensure the best opportunity for a career? Here are ten tips that will bring direction and peace of mind to any forward-thinking student:

1. Figure out what you want.

The age-old question of “what do you want to do when you grow up?” is finally here --- you are grown up! (WHAT?!) The good news is you don’t to have your whole life planned out. But, you should at least start contemplating what you want to do and be. In a radio monologue earlier this year, Glenn encouraged millennials to take responsibility for their lives, even when things go wrong.

“It is their responsibility to fit in the world,” Glenn said. “The world doesn’t shape-shift for you, you have to find your way in.”

By fully understanding what it is you want to dedicate the next season of your life to, you can refine your search and really begin getting down to job-hunting. The more clarity you have on what you want to do, the more passion you will develop for it, which will lead to more enthusiasm (and employer’s love enthusiasm).

2. Make sure your resume is on its A-game.

Resumes can be tricky, and it should come as no surprise employers are always seeking top-notch candidates. According to hiring statistics reported by Inc, every corporate job attracts an average of 250 resumes. That means your resume must stand out from the 249 others. Fortunately, there are plenty of resources out there to make your resume look the best it can.

Your resume is your way of saying, “look how involved, charitable and experienced I am” (in a humble way, of course). Make sure it shows you off as much as it can! Take advantage of resources offered at your college as well as trusted mentors to get your resume in tip-top shape.

Here are a two sites that will get you on your way to having a professional, hire-worthy resume:

Resume-now.com

Resumehelp.com

3. Don’t forget to stay involved.

With all the pressure to maintain an impressive GPA, get valuable job experience and begin looking for post-grad jobs, it’s easy to forget about staying involved on your campus or within your community. However, this can be a great way to set yourself apart from other job applicants. A study on the value of extracurricular activities by eLearning Infographics found "70% of CEOs held at least one office in a club or organization during college."

In addition, "68.2% of extracurricular activity participants are expected to earn a bachelor’s degree or higher, in comparison to 48.2% of non-extracurricular activity participants."

Demonstrating you can balance a social life on top of all the other things thrown at you appeals to many potential employers seeking well-rounded individuals who can multi-task and thrive in a fast-paced work environment.

4. Remember money isn’t everything --- but it is important.

You've probably heard people say the first job you have won’t be your dream job, and it most likely won’t have your dream salary --- and that is okay. However, it is important to understand how much life outside of college costs. Be sure to consider where your expenses are adding up, keep a budget and look for ways to maintain enough income to support these expenses.

5. Keep your options open.

Believe it or not, people will want to hire you! Take every interview you are offered and don’t accept any offers until you weigh your options and figure out which one best suits you. Sometimes, you are allowed to be picky!

6. Seek advice.

Find someone who you admire professionally and trust and ask them if they can serve as a mentor for you. One of the most valuable resources exists in those who have gone before you. They know the process, they know the system and they know you.

Steven Spielberg nailed it when he said, “The delicate balance of mentoring someone is not creating them in your own image, but giving them the opportunity to create themselves.”

Keep your ears and eyes open, because there is still so much to learn.

7. Make connections.

Network, network, network. As much as this word is used, you know it must be important. Be social, go to events that will put you in situations to meet other professionals, and don’t be afraid to step into conversations.

George Ross, an advisor to Donald Trump, once said, “To be successful, you have to be able to relate to people; they have to be satisfied with your personality to be able to do business with you and to build a relationship with mutual trust.”

As much as an education and work experience is valuable, who you know and the connections you make along the way make all the difference.

8. Stay in contact.

As important as making connections is, maintaining connections is also key. This takes effort and intentionality, but it is necessary to make people remember you.

According to one Forbes author, the most important people to stay in close contact with are those who have pushed you to be your best:

The person who pushed you not only thought you were great --- he or she saw that you had even more potential. And when it comes to future career opportunities, that’s definitely someone you want on your side.

These connections may be useful in the near future or years down the road, and the more people you have in your corner, the better.

9. Make yourself relevant.

When applying for jobs, it goes without saying one of the most important things you should know is what the job will require of you. Research the company and the job opening until you understand exactly what they are looking for. Then make sure you fit the mold. This does not mean you have to change yourself or stretch the truth about who you are. However, if its a job you really want, you should be sure to highlight the abilities and experiences you have that will fit what they need. Make yourself the most logical fit for the job.

10. Get out there.

Contrary to popular belief, a college education is not enough to land you a job straight after graduation. You must be proactive and diligent in seeking out employment, never expecting anything to come to you.

While discussing if college is really worth it, Glenn said it best:

We’re teaching our high school students to go into college and then get that diploma and that will be a magic ticket to a job and then what happens? They sit around and they say, well, nobody’s giving me a job. Get off your damn ass and create something.

Good luck!

'Rage against the dying of the light': Charlie Kirk lived that mandate

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Kirk’s tragic death challenges us to rise above fear and anger, to rebuild bridges where others build walls, and to fight for the America he believed in.

I’ve only felt this weight once before. It was 2001, just as my radio show was about to begin. The World Trade Center fell, and I was called to speak immediately. I spent the day and night by my bedside, praying for words that could meet the moment.

Yesterday, I found myself in the same position. September 11, 2025. The assassination of Charlie Kirk. A friend. A warrior for truth.

Out of this tragedy, the tyrant dies, but the martyr’s influence begins.

Moments like this make words feel inadequate. Yet sometimes, words from another time speak directly to our own. In 1947, Dylan Thomas, watching his father slip toward death, penned lines that now resonate far beyond his own grief:

Do not go gentle into that good night. / Rage, rage against the dying of the light.

Thomas was pleading for his father to resist the impending darkness of death. But those words have become a mandate for all of us: Do not surrender. Do not bow to shadows. Even when the battle feels unwinnable.

Charlie Kirk lived that mandate. He knew the cost of speaking unpopular truths. He knew the fury of those who sought to silence him. And yet he pressed on. In his life, he embodied a defiance rooted not in anger, but in principle.

Picking up his torch

Washington, Jefferson, Adams — our history was started by men who raged against an empire, knowing the gallows might await. Lincoln raged against slavery. Martin Luther King Jr. raged against segregation. Every generation faces a call to resist surrender.

It is our turn. Charlie’s violent death feels like a knockout punch. Yet if his life meant anything, it means this: Silence in the face of darkness is not an option.

He did not go gently. He spoke. He challenged. He stood. And now, the mantle falls to us. To me. To you. To every American.

We cannot drift into the shadows. We cannot sit quietly while freedom fades. This is our moment to rage — not with hatred, not with vengeance, but with courage. Rage against lies, against apathy, against the despair that tells us to do nothing. Because there is always something you can do.

Even small acts — defiance, faith, kindness — are light in the darkness. Reaching out to those who mourn. Speaking truth in a world drowning in deceit. These are the flames that hold back the night. Charlie carried that torch. He laid it down yesterday. It is ours to pick up.

The light may dim, but it always does before dawn. Commit today: I will not sleep as freedom fades. I will not retreat as darkness encroaches. I will not be silent as evil forces claim dominion. I have no king but Christ. And I know whom I serve, as did Charlie.

Two turning points, decades apart

On Wednesday, the world changed again. Two tragedies, separated by decades, bound by the same question: Who are we? Is this worth saving? What kind of people will we choose to be?

Imagine a world where more of us choose to be peacemakers. Not passive, not silent, but builders of bridges where others erect walls. Respect and listening transform even the bitterest of foes. Charlie Kirk embodied this principle.

He did not strike the weak; he challenged the powerful. He reached across divides of politics, culture, and faith. He changed hearts. He sparked healing. And healing is what our nation needs.

At the center of all this is one truth: Every person is a child of God, deserving of dignity. Change will not happen in Washington or on social media. It begins at home, where loneliness and isolation threaten our souls. Family is the antidote. Imperfect, yes — but still the strongest source of stability and meaning.

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Forgiveness, fidelity, faithfulness, and honor are not dusty words. They are the foundation of civilization. Strong families produce strong citizens. And today, Charlie’s family mourns. They must become our family too. We must stand as guardians of his legacy, shining examples of the courage he lived by.

A time for courage

I knew Charlie. I know how he would want us to respond: Multiply his courage. Out of this tragedy, the tyrant dies, but the martyr’s influence begins. Out of darkness, great and glorious things will sprout — but we must be worthy of them.

Charlie Kirk lived defiantly. He stood in truth. He changed the world. And now, his torch is in our hands. Rage, not in violence, but in unwavering pursuit of truth and goodness. Rage against the dying of the light.

This article originally appeared on TheBlaze.com.

Glenn Beck resurrects the 9-12 Project to support Charlie Kirk's family

Glenn Beck is once again calling on his loyal listeners and viewers to come together and channel the same unity and purpose that defined the historic 9-12 Project. That movement, born in the wake of national challenges, brought millions together to revive core values of faith, hope, and charity.

Glenn created the original 9-12 Project in early 2009 to bring Americans back to where they were in the wake of the 9/11 attacks. In those moments, we weren't Democrats and Republicans, conservative or liberal, Red States or Blue States, we were united as one, as America. The original 9-12 Project aimed to root America back in the founding principles of this country that united us during those darkest of days.

This new initiative draws directly from that legacy, focusing on supporting the family of Charlie Kirk in these dark days following his tragic murder.

The revival of the 9-12 Project aims to secure the long-term well-being of Charlie Kirk's wife and children. All donations will go straight to meeting their immediate and future needs. If the family deems the funds surplus to their requirements, Charlie's wife has the option to redirect them toward the vital work of Turning Point USA.

This campaign is more than just financial support—it's a profound gesture of appreciation for Kirk's tireless dedication to the cause of liberty. It embodies the unbreakable bond of our community, proving that when we stand united, we can make a real difference.
Glenn Beck invites you to join this effort. Show your solidarity by donating today and honoring Charlie Kirk and his family in this meaningful way.

You can learn more about the 9-12 Project and donate HERE

The critical difference: Rights from the Creator, not the state

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When politicians claim that rights flow from the state, they pave the way for tyranny.

Sen. Tim Kaine (D-Va.) recently delivered a lecture that should alarm every American. During a Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing, he argued that believing rights come from a Creator rather than government is the same belief held by Iran’s theocratic regime.

Kaine claimed that the principles underpinning Iran’s dictatorship — the same regime that persecutes Sunnis, Jews, Christians, and other minorities — are also the principles enshrined in our Declaration of Independence.

In America, rights belong to the individual. In Iran, rights serve the state.

That claim exposes either a profound misunderstanding or a reckless indifference to America’s founding. Rights do not come from government. They never did. They come from the Creator, as the Declaration of Independence proclaims without qualification. Jefferson didn’t hedge. Rights are unalienable — built into every human being.

This foundation stands worlds apart from Iran. Its leaders invoke God but grant rights only through clerical interpretation. Freedom of speech, property, religion, and even life itself depend on obedience to the ruling clerics. Step outside their dictates, and those so-called rights vanish.

This is not a trivial difference. It is the essence of liberty versus tyranny. In America, rights belong to the individual. The government’s role is to secure them, not define them. In Iran, rights serve the state. They empower rulers, not the people.

From Muhammad to Marx

The same confusion applies to Marxist regimes. The Soviet Union’s constitutions promised citizens rights — work, health care, education, freedom of speech — but always with fine print. If you spoke out against the party, those rights evaporated. If you practiced religion openly, you were charged with treason. Property and voting were allowed as long as they were filtered and controlled by the state — and could be revoked at any moment. Rights were conditional, granted through obedience.

Kaine seems to be advocating a similar approach — whether consciously or not. By claiming that natural rights are somehow comparable to sharia law, he ignores the critical distinction between inherent rights and conditional privileges. He dismisses the very principle that made America a beacon of freedom.

Jefferson and the founders understood this clearly. “We are endowed by our Creator with certain unalienable rights,” they wrote. No government, no cleric, no king can revoke them. They exist by virtue of humanity itself. The government exists to protect them, not ration them.

This is not a theological quibble. It is the entire basis of our government. Confuse the source of rights, and tyranny hides behind piety or ideology. The people are disempowered. Clerics, bureaucrats, or politicians become arbiters of what rights citizens may enjoy.

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Gifts from God, not the state

Kaine’s statement reflects either a profound ignorance of this principle or an ideological bias that favors state power over individual liberty. Either way, Americans must recognize the danger. Understanding the origin of rights is not academic — it is the difference between freedom and submission, between the American experiment and theocratic or totalitarian rule.

Rights are not gifts from the state. They are gifts from God, secured by reason, protected by law, and defended by the people. Every American must understand this. Because when rights come from government instead of the Creator, freedom disappears.

This article originally appeared on TheBlaze.com.

POLL: Is Gen Z’s anger over housing driving them toward socialism?

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A recent poll conducted by Justin Haskins, a long-time friend of the show, has uncovered alarming trends among young Americans aged 18-39, revealing a generation grappling with deep frustrations over economic hardships, housing affordability, and a perceived rigged system that favors the wealthy, corporations, and older generations. While nearly half of these likely voters approve of President Trump, seeing him as an anti-establishment figure, over 70% support nationalizing major industries, such as healthcare, energy, and big tech, to promote "equity." Shockingly, 53% want a democratic socialist to win the 2028 presidential election, including a third of Trump voters and conservatives in this age group. Many cite skyrocketing housing costs, unfair taxation on the middle class, and a sense of being "stuck" or in crisis as driving forces, with 62% believing the economy is tilted against them and 55% backing laws to confiscate "excess wealth" like second homes or luxury items to help first-time buyers.

This blend of Trump support and socialist leanings suggests a volatile mix: admiration for disruptors who challenge the status quo, coupled with a desire for radical redistribution to address personal struggles. Yet, it raises profound questions about the roots of this discontent—Is it a failure of education on history's lessons about socialism's failures? Media indoctrination? Or genuine systemic barriers? And what does it portend for the nation’s trajectory—greater division, a shift toward authoritarian policies, or an opportunity for renewal through timeless values like hard work and individual responsibility?

Glenn wants to know what YOU think: Where do Gen Z's socialist sympathies come from? What does it mean for the future of America? Make your voice heard in the poll below:

Do you believe the Gen Z support for socialism comes from perceived economic frustrations like unaffordable housing and a rigged system favoring the wealthy and corporations?

Do you believe the Gen Z support for socialism, including many Trump supporters, is due to a lack of education about the historical failures of socialist systems?

Do you think that these poll results indicate a growing generational divide that could lead to more political instability and authoritarian tendencies in America's future?

Do you think that this poll implies that America's long-term stability relies on older generations teaching Gen Z and younger to prioritize self-reliance, free-market ideals, and personal accountability?

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