YOUR FIRST JOB IS A 509(a)(2) NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION

Guiding College Students To Their First Job.

We work with ambitious college students to implement a proven methodology connecting their unique aptitudes to employers seeking talent — through personalized coaching, structured preparation, and our proprietary Professional Aptitude Profile matching technology.

• CAREER READINESS • CAMPUS NETWORKING • STRATEGIC MENTORSHIP • INDUSTRY MASTERY

3 EASY STEPS FOR ALL

Students

1 Take your 10-minute Professional Aptitude Profile, and get your “Killarney Score.”

2 Provide your resume — which will be automatically standardized as part of the exclusive applicant pool for employers.

3 Receive personalized assistance from Your First Job coaches (if desired).

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Parents

1 Review the 3 options for assistance best fits your student’s needs.

2 Select one option and immediately turn your student into an "applicant” in our accelerated, personalized process for finding opportunities.

3 Get updates (if requested) regarding progress.

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Employers

1 Register your company with Your First Job (10 questions).

2 Select the criteria (college major, GPA, skills, Killarney Score, etc.) of applicants.

3 Receive standardized information on applicants matching your criteria.

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1,341

College students per one Career Center professional staff person. (NACE)

84%

Higher unemployment rate for recent college graduates vs. all college-educated workers. (Forbes)

30%

Only 30% of 2025 college graduates found jobs in their field of study (Forbes)

15%

Less entry-level job postings, and 30% more applications per job posting than in previous years. (Handshake)

Ready to Start Your Career?

Whether you're a student chasing your dream role or an employer searching for the next generation of talent — our structured process is built to deliver results.

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