Career Builder analyzed this information and data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics on the industries doing the most hiring and expecting the most job growth. Here are 10 of the best jobs for the graduating class of 2008:
1. Financial analyst Major: Business administrationMedian annual salary: $66,590*Projected job growth: 34 percentJobs created: 75,000
2. Computer systems analysts Major: Information sciences and systemsMedian annual salary: $69,760Projected job growth: 29 percentJobs created: 146,000
3. Computer systems software engineers Major: Computer scienceMedian annual salary: $85,370Projected job growth: 28 percentJobs created: 99,000
4. Accountants Major: AccountingMedian annual salary: $54,630Projected job growth: 18 percentJobs created: 226,000
5. Civil Engineers Major: EngineeringMedian annual salary: $68,600Projected job growth: 18 percentJobs created: 46,000
6. Marketing managers Major: Advertising or journalismMedian annual salary: $98,720Projected job growth: 14 percentJobs created: 24,000
7. Financial managers Major: FinanceMedian annual salary: $90,970Projected job growth: 13 percentJobs created: 64,000
8. Chemical engineers Major: EngineeringMedian annual salary: $78,860Projected job growth: 8 percentJobs created: 2,400
9. Electrical engineers Major: EngineeringMedian annual salary: $75,930Projected job growth: 6 percentJobs created: 9,600
10. Mechanical engineers Major: EngineeringMedian annual salary: $69,850Projected job growth: 4 percentJobs created: 9,400
*Salary, job growth and job creation information is based on data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Nathan Lippe is an expert in the post-college job search and oversees CBcampus.com, a site that helps college students and recent college graduates find internships, part-time jobs and after-graduation careers. He also assists college career centers across the country with their job search resources. *All information is from Career Builder
"The Hills" on MTV is the most successful and watched show on MTV ever...With that, many of you who watch the show may have noticed Lauren Conrad (star of the show) and Whitney Port have now started working for a company called People's Revolution. People's Revolution is a full service Public Relations, Branding and Marketing Firm. Their main focus is Fashion & Lifestyle with a strong emphasis on celebrity branding...pretty cool, huh? Of course, most of us are not fortune enough to have MTV help us land an awesome job and make it nearly impossible for our potential employer to turn us down, because they would have the opportunity to be on Primetime TV and make their company a household name, right? The one thing we can take away from “The Hills” is how many opportunities are available to you in the fashion industry, whether it is through Magazines, Public Relations or Designing.
While you work on your perfect resume to make your background shine, don't forget the most important part...your interview! The interview process can be nerve-wracking, but have no fear, you can be guaranteed your dream job if you nail your interview. Here are a few interviewing tips to land your fabulous career.
*Have complete confidence in yourself and your accomplishments
*Dress like you are already a complete success
*Practice makes perfect…go to a couple of interview with companies you do not have too much interest in working for, this will help perfect your skills
*Ask the interviewer some questions about their background, find some interest you have in common, i.e. love skiing, traveling, same sorority
The most important thing to remember is the interviewer is looking for an employee they are able to make a connection with. Show the interviewer you can not only be a potential friend but also, a trusted employee.
Banana Republic is going up! Banana Republic has just announce they are opening a signature upscale store with their monogram BR line, with a price reflecting the upscale side, 30 to 40% higher then their basic Banana Republic stores. They are trying to directly compete with the ever expensive new consumer, who also are know for shopping in Nordstrom’s Saavy department, J.Crew’s new store J.Crew Collection, and the many upscale boutiques. Wow, remember when you used to buy a safari t-shirt from Banana Republic …they have sure changed!
With Banana Republic open new concept shops, keep your eyes out for new positions opening up!
As a toast to Friday...Fabulous Jobs will be posting the latest and greatest items that are new to the market or just a hot buy one cannot live without, every Friday. Here are this weeks Fabulous items...
Brighten you Face with "That Gal" Foundation Primer
The best invention yet...A Clear Lipliner!
It's time to pack up your black and brown winter clothes and bring out your bright spring colored clothes! Freshening up your work wardrobe will not only make you feel good, but also let others take notice of your fabulous fashion sense. Below are some great finds for your spiffy new spring wardrobe.
White Wide-Leg Jeans (Great for Friday's)
Perfert Little Trench Coat
Super Chic Bag
