College Graduates

Average Starting Salaries For College Grads Up For Class Of 2013

The study shows that starting salaries increased in fields of study across the board, with some up nearly 10%.

2013/05/06

Colleges Should Require Business 101 For All Students

All employers – small and large – want graduates who have had some exposure to budgets. Business 101 is vital for college students’ futures.

2013/02/13

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K-12 And College Completion Rates Set Records

Record numbers of young adults are completing high school, going to and completing college, according to new data from the US Census Bureau.

2012/12/12

Report: Global Companies Struggling To Find Skilled Workers

A recent international survey found global companies are struggling when it comes to finding skilled workers. A Montgomery County recruiting company decided to take a look at whether firms in the Philadelphia region are seeing the same problem.

2011/05/28

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New Book Offers New Graduates And Job Seekers Advice On Giving A Good Interview

With the national unemployment rate at 8.7 percent, there are thousands of people looking for jobs, including college graduates. A local career coach has some non-traditional tips on getting that job.

2011/05/21

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Philadelphia Makes Kipplinger Magazine’s List Of Best Cities For College Grads

Philly is 10th on Kipplinger’s top 10 list of great cities for college grads. The magazine considered healthy economies fueling new job growth as its main criteria.

2011/05/20

Local Author, Life Coach Shares Job Searching Tips For New Grads

A local personal growth coach says 2011 grads are facing a better job market but still need to decide some things before becoming successful in that job market.

2011/05/14