If you’re a recent college graduate, congratulations! You probably are looking for a job after college, right?

You should be very proud of all the hard work that went into your diploma. If you don’t have a job lined up prior to graduation, you might be wondering how to get your first job after college.

With the current state of the economy and your student loans to pay off, it can be quite frustrating. While unemployment is at an eight-year low, nearly half of college graduates – 44% – are underemployed, meaning they are working at a gig that does not require a college degree.