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“The 2004-14 Job Outlook for College Graduates”

Filed under Career Exploration, Economic Trends, Employment Outlook, Salary and Benefits
Posted by Libraries, December 05, 2006
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Olivia Crosby and Roger Moncarz, Occupational Outlook Quarterly, Fall 2006, p. 42-57.
http://www.bls.gov/opub/ooq/2006/fall/art03.pdf

This article discusses benefits of having a college degree and the expected demand for college graduates. It also discusses which occupations are projected to offer the most job openings for graduates who are entering them for the first time. There are many opportunities available, especially in business, healthcare, education, counseling, and computers, but investigating options is the best way to explore how to pursue a career that’s right for you.

For additional resources on career exploration, visit our Career eLibrary at http://my.simmons.edu/library/collections/
career/careerresearch.shtml.

—Michael Spelman