The Top 100 Employers
And The Majors In Demand For The Class Of 1999
The overall news for the graduating Class of 1999 is good! Even with signs
that the economy has slowed its growth, the college labor market remains
robustly steady. Where are the jobs and in what areas are they? THE
BLACK COLLEGIAN annually surveys major employers in industry, government,
and business to answer these questions. Our survey provides current information
that allows graduates of the Class of 1999 to focus their searches on employers
actively hiring. Students entering the job market are encouraged to use
THE
BLACK COLLEGIAN's annual survey to spot trends in employment that may
affect their job search.
Employers are forecasting approximately a 27 percent increase in the
number of job opportunities for the Class of 1999. Graduates with technical
degrees (computer science and engineering) will lead the way; however,
all graduates who are academically well prepared, are computer literate,
and are ready to start fast will find ample opportunities this year. Although
the manufacturing sector has lower hiring targets from last year, retail
and business-services sectors will pick up the slack. The eastern half
of the United States will offer more active job markets than the West,
where the Asian crisis and contractions in energy have dampened economic
growth. Starting salaries are expected to grow about 4 percent though the
range is 2 to 5 percent, depending upon one's major.
THE BLACK COLLEGIAN has completed an ample amount of work for
you with the publication of this survey. Review our survey to target job
search, and use this issue, THE
BLACK COLLEGIAN Online, and MINORITIES'
JOB BANK, to reach companies interested in your skills. It is now
up to you to notify employers that you are ready to claim the jobs that,
according to the THE BLACK COLLEGIAN's survey, await you. Write
us with information about your success.
Good luck!
THE TOP
100 EMPLOYERS 1999
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