Comapnies plan to recruit more from the class of 2022-23 than they did from the class of 2021-22. As well as offering higher compensation and benefits for new employees.
In the annual survey by the National Association of Colleges and Employers, nine out of ten companies rate the new job market as good, very good and excellent. Public accounting and consulting firms reported the brightest prospects for future graduates, while engineering and construction firms backed the idea by saying they would also hire.
There is also an increasing demand for new graduates in the job market, because of the products and services they offer and also to keep up with retired HR employees.
Who is in demand?
• Mechanical Engineering
• Electrical engineering
• Accounting
• Business Administration/Management
• Economics/Finance
• computer science
• IT and Software
• Marketing/Marketing Management
• Computer Engineering
• Chemical Engineering
Mechanical engineering graduates top the list and are eyeing aerospace, automotive, mechanical equipment manufacturers. They are also planning to recruit graduates with PhD in science and computer related courses.
Banking, transportation, financial and insurance services are seeking Economics/Finance graduates. Food and beverage processing companies, merchants and financial services will need more business administration/management degree holders. A third of business owners plan to hire associate graduates classified into three: technology, engineering and business-related degrees. Insurance and Engineering/Survey companies see the most need for 2-year course graduates as they have a productive type of technical knowledge which does not require much training. They belong to a hands-on work force that has developed a good work ethic that is seen by employers as missing out on past amateur graduates.
During the survey, only 23.5%, (mainly manufacturers) respondents planned to hire international graduates in 2006.
What qualities should a fresh graduate have?
• Must have excellent oral and written communication skills
• Must be honest and hold high regard with honesty
• Can relate to others easily
• Maintain a strong work ethic
• Can work well with others – Teamwork
• Analytical Skills
• Must be self-motivated and initiative
• Adaptability to change
• Updated computer skills
• Attentive to details
The standards of ideal candidates for companies are often higher than in the previous year. It is important that new graduates obtain a good G.P.A. Show up because full time jobs come with nice benefits that come from good revenue. Salary should not be the only consideration when looking for a job, benefits are part of it.
Here are some lists of benefits:
• Life and Medical/Dental Insurance
• Retirement plans
• Annual and Half-Yearly Growth
• Employee Counselling Program
• Paid Training
• Bonuses and Commissions
• Family Benefits
• Flexi-time
• Performance Updates
• Holiday and sick leaves
• On-site fitness and recreational facilities
• Company Car/Service
The best places to look for competitive employers can be during campus job fairs, on-the-job-training, student organizations and clubs, Internet search job search engines, and more. The important thing is that you target the right employers. Don’t miss an opportunity, attend the interview to know more about their career offers and don’t forget to research about the company. You should be able to discuss your career objectives and prepare a list of relevant and constructive questions that you can ask yourself.
