Hiring Trends for 2010 College Graduates
Update: Latest hiring trends for the Class of 2010 (from MSNBC): Dim job outlook brightens for the class of 2010. Summary: 5 % increase in hiring of 2010 graduates over 2009 graduates most in-demand majors : accounting, business administration, computer science, engineering, and math Survey shows only 40% of graduates have offers, compared to two-thirds [...]
Top Ten Most Flexible Degree Choices
The following guest post was contributed by Christine Howell who frequently writes about Accredited Online Degrees and college related topics for Online College Guru, an online college directory and comparison website. Recent economic conditions have reinforced the importance of flexibility in the employment marketplace. Selecting a degree program that allows a wide range of employment [...]
What Young People Should Learn from this Recession
Recent college graduates seem to have been dealt the worst luck of any graduates in history. It’s true that finding a job out of college will be a big challenge for most and I don’t want to minimize the burden that recent graduates are facing. However, you are lucky in that you can learn something [...]
Job Numbers: What Really Matters
Job-related statistics can be misleading because there’s usually more to consider than a single number or percentage. Plenty of numbers related to employment can be found, but many factors aren’t obvious to most job-seekers. What matters – and what doesn’t- when it comes to employment statistics? What doesn’t matter: job openings What really matters: job [...]
Trends in MBA Admissions Change with the Economy
The troubled economy has had an impact on almost everyone, and MBA applicants are no exception. Admissions trends are changing rapidly. Here are a few things that potential MBAs can expect from the current market: Applications Are Up Recessions almost always have an impact on grad school applications–particularly MBA program applications. When the economy gets [...]
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