Most college grads aren't unqualified.
They don't know how the job search works.

Today’s job market doesn’t work the way it used to, and most graduates are applying everywhere and hearing nothing back. It’s not a motivation problem. It’s a strategy problem.

Rob Noonan — First Act Advising
A Strategy for the First Job Search
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The job market doesn't reward effort alone. It rewards strategy.
73%
of graduates feel unprepared for the job search the moment they need it most
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You've always been competitive. Don't stop now.

You invested time and money to get here. Travel sports. Test prep. College visits. Greek life. Study abroad. At every stage, you found ways to get an edge. The job market is no different. The graduates who land the roles they've worked for understand the importance of this moment.

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A Different Approach to the Job Search The job search isn’t random. It follows a set of rules. Who reviews resumes first. What triggers rejection. What gets someone moved forward. Most graduates are never taught this. We teach you how to play the game so you can compete.

Rob Noonan — First Act Advising

Rob Noonan — Career Advisor & Founder

Before founding First Act Advising, Rob spent 20 years in sales and business development selling to VP-level and C-suite decision-makers — and hiring extensively as a senior sales leader. He knows how hiring decisions are made because he has made them.

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Your first act starts now.
Make it count.

The job market is competitive. The window is short. The right guidance now changes everything.