高校毕业生对他们的就业前景保持乐观
College Seniors Are (Unrealistically?) Optimistic About Their Job Prospects
高校毕业生对他们的就业前景保持（不切实际的？）乐观
The optimism of our youth is a good thing. But, when it comes to the job market, is that optimism realistic?
年轻人保持乐观心态是件好事情，但这种乐观在当今的就业市场上现实吗？
1. Eight of 10 said their education prepared them for the workforce.
1.10个大学生中有8个回答高校教育为他们就业做好了准备
The good news is that the optimistic 80 percent is at least partly correct – education definitely helps prepare you for the workforce. But, that doesn't mean that you are, in fact, adequately prepared. You might have some skills and training in your field, but that's not all there is to it when it comes to joining the workforce. You'll have to see for yourself.
好消息是80%乐观的高校生某些程度上是对的——教育的确为他们就业做好了准备。但是，这并不意味完成教育就充分为进入工作岗位准备好了。也许教育使你在自己的专业方面学到了一些技能，但这并不是准备进入工作岗位所需要的一切。好多东西需要自己亲身去经历。
2. More than half don't expect to have a hard time finding a job.
2.过半的毕业生不希望找工作中遇到困难
Some graduates won't struggle to find their first job after graduation. Others will have to spend a little longer than they'd like, but then they'll end up in their fields. And, others will have a harder go of it. It is important to be realistic about some of the hard truths about looking for work these days, just so you're prepared and don't get discouraged if things don't come together as quickly or easily as you'd like.
有些学生毕业后轻而易举就找到工作，而有些却不得已花了更多时间，但最终他们会找到与专业对口的工作。另一些人呢，就会遇到更多困难。现在的社会中，找工作一定要勇于面对严峻的现实，这样才能做好充分准备。即使过程中并不顺利，但也不要气馁。
3. 74 percent said that their college helped them find job opportunities...
3.74%的毕业生表示他们大学帮他们提供了工作机会
This is great news! Colleges have become more invested in supporting graduates' careers in recent years. Career centers can really help you in your job search process, so be sure to take advantage of their offerings.
这是很棒的消息！高校近些年也对帮助学生就业这块儿投入了更多的资金。高校的就业指导办公室能帮你搜寻工作机会，学生们应该充分利用学校这一福利。
4. …but only 12 percent had lined up full-time jobs.
4. 但是只有12%的毕业生确定下来全职工作
The fact is, it's hard to land your first job. And, it's a bit of an adjustment once you do start working. But, as college graduates you have done the single most important thing you can do to advance your careers. You went to college! So, let's just take it a day at a time from there.
事实上，开始第一份工作很难。刚进入工作岗位也有很多东西要去克服和适应。但是，作为高校毕业生，你已经走过了对职业生涯有帮助的最重要的一步，就是完成高校教育。所以，不要慌张，让我们从毕业开始，一步一步慢慢前进。
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