If you're a recent college graduate looking for a job, you know this already: It's tough out there.
As of October, the unemployment rate nationally was 9 percent. But for young grads, who must compete with more experienced workers for a limited number of openings, the rate was higher in October. Among 20- to 24-year-olds, including noncollege graduates, 14 percent were unemployed, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
The competition is forcing many 20-somethings to launch their professional life outside of the traditional entry-level position.
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