How many new ID grads are having difficulty finding work?

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The year mark is coming up. And I am worried.

So, this coming May, it will have been a year since graduation. I have yet to find a Job, I have yet to do significant freelance. After a couple of months of looking, I found myself getting fed up. I got a job at a bookstore and maintained a sketch blog. I figured, If there are so many unemployed junior designers, what is the harm of me putting the search on hold? As this year point comes dreadfully close, I am getting worried. I know that this recession is still in full effect, but should I be…

How many ID kids actually get ID jobs once they graduate?

What is the percentage? How competitive is this job market? I heard somewhere that it was only about 10-20%. Are there any articles, etc to confirm this? Thanks, John

If I Knew Then What I Know (Advice to students)

Advice is cheap, and hindsight is 20-20, but whether you had a great school experience or a crappy one, there’s no way that you can come out of a design education without a few bits of advice for those just starting out. Things like: “Sit in on classes early this semester to find out what courses to register for next semester;” “Go to museums and galleries–fill your brain with with art part to complement the design part;” “If you can afford it, do a semester abroad—you’ll remember it more than …