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Job opportunities on the rise: Five things new college grads should know

Thanks to improved job opportunities, this year’s crop of college graduates won’t have to hit the pavement quite as hard as their counterparts did in the past few years. Read our breakdown of hiring and salary prospects for various industries, college majors, and skill sets.

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For women's career equality: parent-friendly work, Equal Rights Amendment

To break glass ceilings, feminists of the past put career above all else. But a new generation of feminists isn't willing to sacrifice family for work. Instead, they're lobbying to make workplaces more family friendly.
Jobs for grads? A little optimism this year.

Jobs for college graduates are a little easier to come by this year. Grads who applied for jobs got more offers. Employers plan to step up hiring.
Job opportunities on the rise: Five things new college grads should know

Thanks to improved job opportunities, this year’s crop of college graduates won’t have to hit the pavement quite as hard as their counterparts did in the past few years. Read our breakdown of hiring and salary prospects for various industries, college majors, and skill sets.
Congratulations, class of 2010 college graduates! Are you hired yet?

In a still-tight job market, college graduates have their sights set on more education and opportunities abroad. Demand is up for statistics, finance, and accounting majors.
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War on internships: Should unpaid internships be regulated?

With high unemployment among young people – twice the national average – this is a bad time to begin exploring regulation of unpaid internships.
Public service is cool again

Peace Corps and others see ’60s-style interest from recent grads.
As job market shrinks, so do college grads’ grand plans

The best prepared are finding jobs, but others are having to consider internships or living at home.
College students: Don't limit dreams with debt

Huge school loans can hinder future growth. Think about potential income before signing the dotted line.
College grads face tougher job market

Entry-level pay rises, but offers are less plentiful.