Many parents tell us: “My child is smart and hardworking – I’m sure they’ll find something.” We hear this every year. We also see equally bright young people who, months after graduation, are still: Unsure what to apply for Sending out CVs with no response Feeling increasingly behind their peers The difference is not intelligence. It’s whether they are truly job‑ready – in the way employers define it. Here is a practical checklist you can use as a parent to assess your child’

Most students only see the job market from one side – as applicants. At TROUVÉ EXECUTIVE, we sit on the other side of the table every day: Speaking with CEOs and hiring managers Running Executive Search & Selection for senior roles Coaching professionals at different career stages This gives us a unique, executive‑level view of what truly makes a candidate stand out – even at entry level. When your child accesses this insight early, they gain what we call a quiet unfair advan