5 Gifts Your Favorite College Grad Could Actually Use

Rather than investing in gift cards for entertainment purposes, you can help a new graduate build the foundation of their professional wardrobe. While not all industries require a suit and tie, many will expect employees to dress professionally.

Select department stores or specialty shops that sell professional attire of good quality. It can also be helpful if the stores offer personalized assistance to help new graduates assemble suitable outfits for job interviews and around the office.

For graduates entering a specific industry, it can be advantageous to gift a subscription to industry magazines or newspapers.

These periodicals can be a great asset for graduates who need to keep up with current events in their chosen field before they have a job and after they have been hired.

Most industry and trade magazines can be given as a gift and ordered directly through the publication’s website.

Technology 

Give the gift of technology: tt could be a great way to enhance their lives and their employability.

Many college graduates do not have the money to afford upgraded laptops or  smartphones. These items not only offer a lot of convenience to a graduate’s life, they may be a necessity in the working world.

For graduates leaving their hometowns for better job opportunities, this technology is also a great way to stay in communication with loved ones. 

Industry Subscriptions

For graduates entering a specific industry, it can be advantageous to gift a subscription to industry magazines or newspapers.

These periodicals can be a great asset for graduates who need to keep up with current events in their chosen field before they have a job and after they have been hired.

Most industry and trade magazines can be given as a gift and ordered directly through the publication’s website