On the average, companies are hiring forty three
percent of its interns to fulltime and regular status. The expected increase
in the hiring of graduates coincides with an expected growth forecast
of the economy next year according to a recent survey by the Federal Reserve
Bank. A lot of companies are coming out of a slump and are now hiring
their interns and looking for more. A lot of companies are posting jobs
and coming into different campuses.
Most experts advise that during the holidays, whether
you’re looking for permanent employment or internship, it is time
to step up your search. Take advantage of the holiday events you’re
going to, discuss what you’re looking for and your goals. Businesses
don’t want to be flooded with calls and faxes of resumes. They will
probably rely on word-of-mouth to get a handful of candidates The holidays
are a perfect time to network.
What to expect: Companies will hire more students
earning bachelor’s degree in business and management, physical and
biological sciences. Engineering, health care and accounting degrees also
would experience an increase. Other degrees will experience a decrease
in hiring Businesses expect to employ about the same volume of MBAs this
year as last year. Businesses have found employees with bachelor's degrees
being able to do some work being done by MBAs.It will be harder for graduates
with computer science degrees to find work.Companies are more likely to
employ students who have undergone internships. The work experience, they
say, makes a lot of difference.
