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Hard Times for College Grads

Growing up, today's college graduates were told that if they got good grades, followed the rules and graduated, then finding a job and living the American dream would be a slam dunk. But that’s just not today’s reality. Wednesday, on To the Point, are kids today too picky when it comes to finding their first job? Is living at home really the best option and why aren’t internships all they are cracked up to be.

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By Warren Olney • Jun 22, 2010 • 1 min read

Growing up, today's college graduates were told that if they got good grades, followed the rules and graduated, then finding a job and living the American dream would be a slam dunk. But that’s just not today’s reality. Wednesday, on To the Point, are kids today too picky when it comes to finding their first job? Is living at home really the best option and why aren’t internships all they are cracked up to be.

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    Warren Olney

    former KCRW broadcaster

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