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The Black Collegian's industry by industry assessment of the job outlook for the class of 1996
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Black Collegian
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February 1, 1996
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Members of the Class of '96 searching for the "hot spots" in today's job market should take note: The employment temperature might best be described as "mild" rather than "hot." While the number of jobs for college grads is increasing, so are employers' expectations of skills and performance. Furthermore, thriving industries do not necessarily mean significant job growth.
According to Recruiting Trends 1995-96, a study of 527 businesses, industries, and governmental agencies, "New college graduates of 1995-96 can expect mild growth in hiring intentions. Although new graduates of 1995-96 will face a continuing, troublesome employment market, surveyed employers project an increase of 4.7 ...