5 tips to help you land your first job after graduation

As the reality of graduation begins to settle in for college seniors, finding the perfect entry-level job should be a top priority.

For the class of 2016, fortunately, the job market seems more promising than ever. With employers planning to hire 11 percent more college graduates this year for U.S. jobs than last year, the likelihood of finding a suiting profession seems high.

To assist you during your job search, we've come up with some of the most important tips and pieces of advice to help you land the job of your dreams.

Take a look at some of them below:

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