Are recent graduates with degrees in parks and recreation adequately prepared to secure full-time employment in municipal recreation? To answer this question, California Parks and Recreation Society members with position titles such as supervisor, manager, director and superintendent (n = 206) were asked: How can recent college graduates be better prepared for entry-level, full-time employment in municipal recreation agencies? Data were collected electronically and analyzed using thematic reduction. Three main themes were present in the data including experience, interview skills, and job awareness. The implications of these results are presented, including suggestions for how university programs can bridge the gap between academic preparation and the competencies employers most desire.