Employers have said in a survey, they are 12 percent more likely to hire graduate this year than last year. This is the first projected increase since 2000.
On average, companies are hiring 43% of their interns for full-time and regular positions.
Many companies coming out of recession are now hiring their interns and looking for more. Lots of companies are posting jobs and coming across different campuses.
Most experts recommend that during the holidays, whether you’re looking for permanent employment or an internship, it’s time to step up your search.
Take advantage of the holiday events you’re going to, discuss what you’re looking for and your goals. Businesses don’t want to be filled with calls and faxes of resumes. They’ll probably rely on mouth-to-mouth to get to a handful of candidates. The holidays are a perfect time to network.
what to expect:
Companies will hire more students pursuing bachelor’s degrees in business and management, physical and biological sciences. There will also be growth experience in engineering, health care and accounting degrees. Will experience reduction in hiring other degrees
Businessmen are expected to get the same number of MBA jobs this year as last year. Businessmen have found that employees with bachelor’s degrees are able to do some of the work being done by an MBA.
Finding work will be difficult for graduates with a computer science degree.
Companies are more likely to employ students who have gone through internships. They say work experience makes a big difference. Federal agencies will employ more graduates but not enough to make up for the shortfall in hiring by state and local government agencies.
On average, starting salaries will increase by 1 to 2 percent.
