Job Outlook
Job Outlook 2008 Student Version Your chances of having a good job—maybe even the perfect entry-level job—are better than ever. According to Job Outlook 2008, employers plan to hire 16 percent more new college graduates from the class of 2008 than they did from the class of 2007.
Job Market News
DHS Extends OPT From 12 to 29 Months for Foreign STEM Students The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has released an Interim Final Rule extending the period of Optional Practical Training (OPT) from 12 to 29 months for qualified F-1 nonimmigrant students.
Research: Fastest Growing Occupations, 2006-16 High growth rates among occupations in the top 20 fastest growing occupations reflect projected rapid growth in the health care and social assistance industries and the professional, scientific, and technical services industries. Read about the 20 fastest growing occupations covered in the 2008-09 Occupational Outlook Handbook.
Salary Information
Preview average salary offers for a variety of fields. Learn more about benefits.
Starting Salary Expectations Why is there a range for starting salaries? Salary is based on a number of factors including geographic location and the cost of living.
How Do You Handle a Salary History Request When an employer requests a salary history to be submitted with a resume, many job seekers find themselves at a loss. Your response to a request for a salary history is best handled in your cover letter. Respond to the question well toward the end of the letter, after you’ve highlighted your skills, experience, and interest in the position, which are far more important to your consideration as a candidate.
Experience Pays Average salaries for internships and co-op positions.
Benefits Count! A good benefits package: health and dental insurance, 401k, vacation time, retirement pay, flextime, and more can add as much as 30 percent to your overall compensation!