Give the Personalized Graduation Gift That’s Sure to Be Appreciated

It is a critical time for charting a promising future.

Post-graduation comes with the reality of life and all of the challenges that come with it. Your grad needs to make important decisions about how to put their studies into action and what they want their life to look like in the future. Should they take an entrepreneurial path and start out on their own or jockey for a position with an existing company.

A polished resume is not enough.

The university graduation rate has been rising every year. In 2019 alone, there have been over 300,000 university graduates in Canada. The University of Toronto’s total enrollment in 2020-2021 was 95 055 prospective graduates. That’s a lot of competition! So, you may ask how a recent graduate is able to compete in this market. Having a polished resume is not enough. In today's market, you need a solid network and a well-planned online presence to stand out and attract prospective employers and clients.

Support their decision and aspirations.

Regardless of which path your graduate chooses to pursue, they must be mindful of their online presence and how it can affect their professional image. By creating a professional profile that emphasizes their strengths and abilities, they will differentiate themselves to get beyond recruiter screening or land those first crucial clients.

The right photos can give an edge.

Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn are platforms where many grads try to stand out and get known. And professional photos are an ideal way to showcase their education and expertise. Great-looking photos attract attention, inspire interest, and build trust, leading the recruiter or prospective client to reach out for that all-important initial contact. The best photographers capture the grad's personality and character authentically, reinforcing the trust once the contact is made.

Help them show what they love to do.

If you're looking for a university graduation gift for him or her, consider a photoshoot. With the gift of a personal branding photoshoot, your grad can take more control over their online presence with photos that convey the professional image they want to project and showcase them applying their skills to their best advantage.

Want to learn more?

If your grad is in the Toronto area and you’re interested in learning more about giving them a photoshoot as a unique, and memorable gift, check out our photoshoot gift card page to learn more.