Friday, March 27, 2009

Gloomy Internship and Job Outlook...Make It A Priority!

Employers expect to hire 22 percent fewer new grads from the college Class of 2009 than they actually hired from the Class of 2008, according to a new study conducted by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE). http://www.naceweb.org/press/display.asp?year=&prid=297

Employers are cutting the number of college students they will offer internship opportunities to by nearly 21 percent, according to another new study conducted by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE).
http://www.naceweb.org/press/display.asp?year=&prid=298

Please share your thoughts and comments about the current job market and the new found results!

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