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Environmental studies and polit ical science major Kayce Klecker is apprehensive about entering the work force. “The stress I feel when thinking of attending graduate school pales in comparison to the prospect of entering the current job market.” Klecker said. “There is very little job security.” Graduating senior and sociology major Aaron Durand hasn’t really thought about what to do next. “I am not worrying about jobs and things like that right now,” Durand said. “I am currently just worried about passing my classes and having a good time while I am I V still at the University.” The Bureau of Labor Statistics calculated the nation’s unemploy ment rate at 6 percent for April. This is the highest unemployment rate since August 1994, and it means 483,000 more people were out of work than in March. Although the economy isn’t look ing so hot, all is not lost. Seniors get ting ready to graduate have options to help them find a job, even in a slow market. Assistant Director of Internships Rick Guerra said the University Career Center would be a good stop for graduating students who don’t yet have a job. “We have jobs online, a large database as well as hard copy infor mation,” Guerra said. Guerra stressed the importance of networking after graduation. “Talk to friends, family members, your doctor, anyone that you run across,” Guerra said. “Let people know that you are on a job hunt. When connections are made, career opportunities are, too.” The Career Center is located in Hendricks Hall and is open to grad uates up to one term after they grad uate. After that term is over, gradu ^ / ates can pay an alumni fee that will allow them to continue using the Career Center’s resources. Another troublesome prospect for some graduates is loans. Associate Director of Student Fi nancial Aid Jim Gilmour estimated that half of the graduating seniors will have loans to repay. Repayment be gins six months after graduation and can be arranged into a payment plan that could last up to 10 years or more. Gilmour warns against the penal ties for defaulting on loans. “If a student just walks away, there are adverse effects,” Gilmour said. “They could face the possi bility of receiving no federal assis tance in the future, and their credit rating would suffer.” For some students, the alternative to dealing with the job market and loans is simply to stay in school. “As of now I have no job prospects, so graduate school seems like the best option,” Klecker said. “Also, if I stay in school, I won’t have to pay my loans back right away. ” To schedule an appointment at the Career Center, call 346-3235. Kathryn Petersen is a freelance reporter for the Emerald. 1 We’ve Got A Space For You! 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