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The article presents a discussion of the career path after college, adapted from the book "There Is Life After College: What Parents and Students Should Know About Navigating School to Prepare for the Jobs of Tomorrow," by Jeffrey J. Selingo. Topics include the transition period of Americans from school to work, the increase in the number of adults living with their parents, and the impact of the recession to the manufacturing sector, one of the contributors to the job market in the country.

The article presents several suggestions to refocus on college search amid COVID-19 pandemic; including recommendations to broaden their college list beyond the narrow set of eight to ten schools; to seek online information sessions; and to focus on academic requirements.

The article offers information on several myths for choosing a major subject for high school. Topics discussed include views of Douglas A. Webber, an associate professor of economics at Temple University on the earnings related to academic field; databases for early earnings of graduates of institutions within several states including Arkansas, Colorado, and Minnesota; and popularity of Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education among the students.

The article report on the rise in demand of apprenticeship programs in the U.S. to address issues of skilled labor shortage. It presents views of Andy Winnett, director of agricultural program at the Walla Walla Community College in Washington, D.C. It also reflects on the struggle faced by power generation and distribution firm Siemens Energy to find qualified workers for a gas turbine production plant in Charlotte, North Carolina.

The article offers advice of former interns including Matthew C. Pickett, Lauren L. Morrison and Megan Mullen on landing a real job. Topics discussed include views of Mullen, on need to tell a story and bring up experiences through résumé, views of Morrison, on doing prior research before applying, and views of Pickett, on advantages of working as a teenager.

A table of contents is presented for a section of the publication focusing on education, including articles regarding life for recent graduates, deciding on a major, and the market for new college graduates.

The article offers information on a new tool launched by social networking site, LinkedIn which helps college students to choose colleges and career.