With all the news about the lack of jobs for graduating seniors at colleges around the nation, it’s hard for many of us to be optimistic.  According to the Chicago Tribune “Employers expect to hire 22 percent fewer new college graduates this year compared with 2008.”  Even for those with job offers, it is never a sure thing with many offers being pulled.  However, we must realize that the economy is in a slump and that history has proven the recessions do not last forever.  Does this mean that the chances of getting that dream job out of college are shot?  Most likely so, but the doesn’t mean there will be no opportunity in the future.  The circumstances are only pushing college grads to weather the storm, be frugal, work harder, and gain more skills needed to get to the desired location.