Employers Plan To Hire 19% More New College Graduates This Year

Employers Plan To Hire 19% More New College Graduates This Year (And Other Heartening Facts)
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For recent college graduates, the prospects of landing a job are improving, reflecting cautious optimism among employers after several dismal years, employment experts say.
Two recent national surveys show that companies expect to hire more recent college graduates this year than last. Local college career centers report greater interest from employers in hiring recent grads. And graduates with in-demand majors say they are getting multiple job offers.

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