The job market doesn’t appear to be as tight as it was a year ago. The unemployment rate dropped to 7.5 percent in April 2013, down from the 8.1 percent Americans faced in April 2012, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Even so, finding a job remains a tough challenge for new college graduates who are eager to begin their careers.

Whether you’re just graduating and entering the job market for the first time or you’re changing careers, job searching is never easy. And if you’re among the more than 1.5 million college grads looking for work this year, you will need to work smarter to stand above the crowd and land that dream job or internship. In today’s high-tech society, many potential employers are turning to social media to learn more about you.

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From January 2010 to February 2013, the average unemployment rate was 8.8 percent, a stark contrast to the average of 5.3 percent from January 2003 to December 2006.

The economy is starting to turn around, but competition for open jobs remains fierce.

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Heading into the workforce for the first time, there’s plenty of prep work to do. An employer’s first impression of you could be your résumé.

High school seniors nationwide are preparing to graduate, receiving college acceptance letters and possibly enrolling in a university.

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Making it to the job interview stage means your skill set and résumé have caught the interest of a potential employer, who now wants to determine if you’ll be a good fit as an employee.