Graduating from college and entering the workforce is supposed to be an exciting, momentous transition. But with today’s economy and job market, it can feel incredibly daunting. There’s no doubt it’s an uphill battle for most, but one career expert said that new graduates have more agency than they realize if they avoid a few common pitfalls.

Catherine Fisher is a career expert at LinkedIn who has also had a long and distinguished career in communications and public relations. She recently shared some strategies for the daunting task of embarking on a job search after finally tossing that graduate cap in the air.

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