What small firms look for in new-graduate candidates

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Small businesses currently offer the most employment opportunities for new graduates. A recent survey of managers of small firms aimed to determine the qualities that these companies value and their recruitment procedures. Results show that respondents chose applicants who show dedication, can work effectively in a team, are flexible and show interest in the job. They also consider academic skills and grade point average but these rank much lower. Meanwhile, small companies' recruitment methods include personal referrals, classified ads and current employee referrals.

Small business, Recruiting, College graduates, Job vacancies

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In search of the perfect career opportunity

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A survey of 1,186 graduates asked them why they chose their subject at university, about finding a job, careers guidance and how they chose prospective employers. The students were also asked what their salary expectations were, where they wanted to work and how they viewed success. Around 66% said they enjoyed the subject they had chosen but 14.5% replied that they had given it little thought. Problems in job hunting were anticipated by 55.5%, and 80.3% used the Internet to search for jobs. Over half expect to be earning between $20,000-$30,000 after graduating.

College students

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Who hires what economists

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A study based on data from the US Department of Labor, the American Economics Assn and a survey of economists provides an objective view of possible careers in economics. Employment outlook for economists are positive with an expected 20% to 30% increase in employment up to the year 2000. There will be an anticipated increased demand for economists in the areas of management consulting, manufacturing, advertising, secondary schools, health care, government and financial service industries.

Reports, Economists, United States. Department of Labor, American Economics Association

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