Every year, the Dr. Seuss classic “Oh, the Places You’ll Go!” sells close to 300,000 copies, primarily because it’s one of the most popular high school and college graduation gifts in the US. Thanks, Mom, Dad and Grandma! Now, I can go off into the world and achieve! No offense to the Dr., but here are 5 real graduation gifts – for the millions of college graduates entering the worst job market in decades – that are bound to be more helpful than a book written for 3rd graders:

1. A Subscription to a Business or Trade Magazine

2. The YSN Premium Career Planner

3. Business Cards

4. Business Clothes

5. A Smart Phone

Read the full article for examples and ideas of great graduation gifts.

YSN – Expert Advice on Career Advancement and Tools for Professional Development

Tags: Career Planner, college grads, Graduation gifts, Joey Flores, Your Success Network, YSN.com

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