After two years of economic turmoil, job prospects for college graduates are on the rise. A recent report from the National Association of College and Employers found that employers plan to hire about 5 percent more new graduates this year than they did last year, and college career advisers say the job market for new grads is brightening.

But what if you're about to don the cap and gown and still don't have an offer on the table? We rounded up a handful of career professionals to guide you through the process. Here, take a look at nine tips for new graduates who want to find a job.

– Marino Eccher, Boston.com Correspondent