Who Is Hiring?

As the graduates of 2009 from all over the country get ready to enter the work force one question still remains: Is anyone hiring during this economic crisis?

The answer is not really. With many companies losing money there are few who are willing to hire, not to mention the lack of positions available these days. Many experienced employees have been layed off and are still having trouble finding other work. There has also been a reduction in the amount of employment recruiters on college campuses this year. Christine Bolzan of The Boston Globe writes, "Even in robust economic times, 60 percent of all graduates return home from school unemployed, according to the National Association of Colleges and Employers. The average job search takes 6 months, but it is expected to take at least 3 months longer this year."

However, there are certain career fields that are offering opportunities for upcoming graduates. These fields include: the government, healthcare, and telecommunications such as PR or sales. Bolzan goes into greater detail on these careers here.

The lesson here is to start looking for a job as soon as possible (long before graduation). Many students may need to consider a career in a field different from what they originally wanted because of the limited amount of jobs out there. This is unfortunate but at times like these we all have to do what we can to survive financially.