Job-search guides for new grads and parents
Practical playbooks from Career First Nexus — a free daily system for recent U.S. college graduates, with a parent track. Full access, no card, not a trial. Last updated September 24, 2026.
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For Graduates · 8 min read
How Many Job Applications Per Week Actually Work for New GradsAim for 15–25 tailored applications a week as a new grad—why spray-and-pray fails, how to track reply rate, and a free daily plan.
For Graduates · 9 min read
How to Follow Up After a Job Interview (New Grad Email Templates)How to follow up after a job interview as a new grad—24-hour thank-yous, status checks, and copy-paste email templates. Free tracker included.
For Graduates · 8 min read
New Grad Resume Before-and-After: From Campus CV to ATS-Safe One-PagerNew grad resume example with no experience: before-and-after bullets, ATS-safe formatting, and a free template system—no card required.
For Parents · 8 min read
The Parent’s 90-Day Plan When Your College Grad Has No Job YetYour college grad has no job yet. Use this 90-day parent plan: weekly check-ins, funnel diagnosis, bridge jobs, and what never to do. Free tools included.
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