Job Outlook

Even though most employment surveys report that hiring is down and employers are offering lower salaries, there is still plenty of opportunities out there.  You will have to work harder and be more flexible, but don't give up!

According to the
The Eastern Association of Colleges and Employers, Inc., the top employers of 2003--2004 liberal arts graduates are the following:

  • Arts, Design, Entertainment and Media: $29,875
  • Business Operations, HR and Financial Services: $42,860
  • Community Social Service and Non-Profits: $31,084
  • Education, Training and Library: $37,517
  • Government and Policy: $27,318
  • Healthcare and Safety: $34,249
  • Legal: $31,016
  • Life, Physical and Social Sciences: $36,333
  • Sales and Marketing: $39,455

 

SALARY INFORMATION: 

Wall street journal's salary calculator and other relocation tools

America's Career InfoNet, research employers and salary.

JOB OUTLOOK STATISTICS:

Economic & Employment Projections by U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

J
OB LINKS:

The Riley Guide, another comprehensive career site, this links to all kinds of job and internship sites

Employment / internship opportunities with the federal government

Search for entry level government jobs by academic major

OTHER SITES:  Careerbuilder.com, Monster.com, Career.com, Wetfeet.com, Collegegrad.com, Hotjobs.com, Flipdog.com, Nationjob.com, Jobfactory.com (Links to local newspapers, hotlines and more!)

T
OP EMPLOYERS:

Quintessential Careers lists top private, public, multicultural and global companies to work for.

CollegeGrad.com lists top entry-level employers

Search Vault to conduct employer research and insiders views. 

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All services are free to McDaniel College students and graduates!

McDaniel College
Career Services
2 College Hill
Westminster, MD  21157

Phone: 410-871-3305
Fax: 410-857-2783
Email: career@mcdaniel.edu