Market Watch 2008

In an effort to present information on today's job market, on workplace issues and on employer recruiting practices, we offer the following links to news releases and articles.

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Market Data and Projections

Hard to Find a Job, But Not an Internship
A June 3 news item from CNN.

Job Outlook 2008 - Spring Update
A Spring 2008 survey of employers suggests the college Class of 2008 will enjoy a strong job market in many fields with a few exceptions due to economic and industry developments, according to a new report from the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE).

NACE News Releases. NACE, the National Association of Colleges and Employers, is the foremost authority on today's market for college graduates. They regularly survey both employers and students to develop prognoses for the market, publish results in reports and highlight results in news releases. Archives of news releases can give a quick perspective on today's market.

50 Top Internships
Compiled by Business Week.

Starting Job Search Early Pays Real Dividends
National data that parallels with SU student experiences (NACE).

Despite Rise in Salaries, Hard to Find Disciplines Remain Hard to Find
A NACE news release that prompts the question "Why aren't young people pursuing high-paying career fields?"

Top Entry Level Employers 2008
A list of employers with their projected hiring numbers for the class of 2008. (From Collegegrad.com)

Top Masters Degree Employers 2008
A list of employers with their projected hiring numbers for masters degree recipients for the class of 2008. (From Collegegrad.com)

1 in 5 Grads Opts for More Education
National survey results parallel survey results for SU grads. (NACE)

Employer Practices and Perceptions

You're Not Be Getting The Job - 25 Reasons Why
A collection of observations published by CNN and Career Builder.

What about video resumes?
A news release and commentary on a self-marketing technique that sounds great to job seekers but not to employers.

Employers interviewing fewer candidates per offer
Streamlining allows for more recruiting efficiency. (NACE News Release)

Who is the Best Candidate? (NACE Survey Results)

Leadership Skills Give Candidates an Edge (NACE News Release)

Internships Pave the Way to Jobs (NACE News Release)

Employers Will Use Social Networking Sites (NACE News Release)

General Market News

Layoffs loom, but so does hiring
Smaller employers may be the place for job growth.

50 Best Internships (from Business Week)

World's Most Ethical Companies
A focus on companies from Ethisphere Magazine.

Canada's Top 100 Employers
Top Canadian companies for 2008 as published in Maclean's magazine.

Renewable Energy Could Add Many Jobs
A PDF report from the American Solar Energy Society that includes projections for job growth tied to expansion of usage of renewable energy.

25 Jobs That Let You Go Green
Careers that emphasize sustainability. (Career Builder Campus)

Best Companies to Work For
An annual listing compiled by Fortune Magazine

Best Cities for Jobs
Results of an annual assessment published by Forbes.com.