ADVICE FOR GRADS: What To Do Between College And That First Job. “Q. You’ve just graduated from college but couldn’t find a job or internship in advance — so you are moving back in with your parents. Can you take some time off before restarting your job search? A. No, because taking time off will be hard to explain in an interview and can make you less employable.”

Plus, “In this economy, any job is more valuable than no job, Ms. Kane says, especially if you approach it with the attitude: What can I learn?”