Are you fresh out of college and are already looking for a job? New college graduates find it difficult to penetrate the job market. The latest unemployment rate by the Economy Policy Institute has risen positively for fresh graduates aged 21 to 24 but that doesn't mean new college grads are having an easy time finding a job.
Previously, JobsNHire talked about how new college graduates are competing against other candidates that have better experiences and tenure. But, Dr. Josh Shapiro, the director of research and evaluation for the Center for Research on the Regional Economy at UC San Diego Extension, explains that "There are a number of bright spots in specific industries where recent grads should be looking at multiple attractive offers."
It would just be a question of where to look. Which is why UC San Diego Extension has created a list through CNBC based on an algorithm that accounted for the number of job openings, expected median base salary (based on 2012 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics), work environment and projected growth.:
1. Software Developers (Median annual salary application developer: $90,060, Median annual salary systems software developer: $99,000). This is now a hot job according to UC San Diego Extension. The increasing digital marks in technology requires a high demand for people in these roles. Dr. Shapiro calls them the drivers in developing and maintaining the control panel for modern life.
2. Accountants (Median annual salary: $63,550) - Shapiro says "It's a good time to be a bean counter." The economy has lifted itself and has demanded accountants and auditors to grow the companies' businesses.
3. Market research analysts (Median annual salary: $60,300). These analysts are required to analyze social and economic trends. Which is why the marketing field is growing. It's demanding employees who can mine and gather data then study consumer preferences.
4. Computer network architects (Median annual salary: $91,000). Shapiro calls them the "urban planners of the digital world." They are required to create, structure and ensure network and digital services for communication. The demand for this post is increasing as long as the demand for mobile and wireless services rise.
5. Management analysts (Median annual salary: $78,600). These are professional problem solvers focusing on efficiency and profitability. This position requires a lot of travel which can be seen as a perk for fresh college graduates who are wanderlusting.
According to Andrew Chamberlain, chief economist at Glassdoor, said new graduates should "cast a wide net during their job search." Doing so will allow them to "find jobs that will provide them with not only a great company culture but also the salary requirements and career advancement opportunities that can turn an entry-level job into a viable career path," he said.
