As more students graduate from college than ever before, America's job market has grown to accommodate these eager job-hunters. Employers are expected to hire about 17.4% more college graduates from the Class of 2007 than last year's college alumni. An increasing number of re-entry students or those over the age of 25 are also trying their luck in the university system.
It is not uncommon for 2007's graduating classes to be characterized by diversity in age and walks of life. A grandmother who simply wants to learn about art history may sit next to a 20-year-old who dreams of becoming the next Picasso. While elderly college students may not have a job search on their minds, today's career world is drastically different than even just a year ago.
Did you know these job market facts?
?The most popular degree for the 2006-2007 school year was accounting.
?The second most popular degree this year was in business administration.
?Employers plan to hire about 22% more grads holding an M.B.A. this year.
?Employers in the South plan to hire the most this year, increasing their percentages over one quarter.
?About 40% of employers plan to hire those with Associate's Degrees this year.
?Many employers frequently list communication skills in writing, grammar and presentations as their number one qualm with new hires.
?Grads holding doctorates will often be hired for engineering or computer-related industries.
For those who only hold Associate's Degrees, this year's job market is especially encouraging. Many employers report these candidates as having a better work ethic and everyday skills than those who earned a four-year-degree or higher. However, the future looks bright for those with Bachelor's degrees, as many employers enjoy a fresh perspective from recent grads who are both Web-savvy and hungry to begin their first job.
For college graduates, those looking to switch careers or even someone who never worked a day in their life, there are many job search sites available from the convenience of your home computer.
6StarReviews.com is a site that wanted to compare job search engines to find your best bet in snagging the perfect career. Maybe you want to pick up tennis balls at a country club or maybe your thing is selling automotives. Whatever your knack, surfing the Net for your dream occupation is a great way to start.
I had been laid off from the Chrysler plant for virtually 3 months and I wasn't certain what to do about my unemployment condition. The girl at the job service office said I needed to show proof I have applied to companies around the area but the truth is, after some time you start to run out of options.
Every day, I checked the help wanted section and I oftentimes wondered if most of the jobs are even legitimate. One ad makes it into the area every single Sunday and it sounds really suspicious. Another place has entered their opening for the last 4 weeks, why would any company who had a good job to offer still be looking after all that time?
Last month, I contacted every company and plant I thought could use my abilities and filled out an application. I haven't heard back from any of them. I even contacted a few places to check on the status of my application.
All but one of the companies said, "We have your application on line." The woman at the one company that did not say that said they were no longer hiring. Well, isn't that just convenient. I lately started hunting online for work.
There's nothing greater than flipping on the HDTV, laying on the couch and surfing the net for jobs. I have located a few sites that sound promising and I can even apply on the computer itself. Even having the HDTV on helps me find jobs. I was taking a break from job searching one day and was watching the HD channels.
To my delight, the Discovery HD channel had a special on a company I never thought of looking into for work. It was the cable company! I could definitely do that type of work with only slight training. I immediately called the company where I happen to get my HD service from anyway and asked about job opportunities.
The lady told me I would have to go to the office. They also told me they are usually always hunting for new faces. They gave me the directions and I was out the door as soon as I flipped the HDTV off and made myself presentable.
I arrived at the headquarters, filled out the paperwork, and was given an interview right away. I begin my new position in 3 days setting up HD service on HDTVs around my neighborhood. How perfect!
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