Industries Hiring the Most 2016 College Graduates

Industries Hiring the Most 2016 College Graduates Job prospects are looking up for college graduates. According to Michigan State University’s Recruiting Trends report, the largest annual survey of employers, hiring is expected to increase by 15% across degree levels next year. The 45th annual survey received information from more than 4,730 employers nationwide and includes responses from those recruiting for full-time work, internships, and co-ops. This is the second year in a row that the survey has revealed such significant hiring growth. Last year saw a 16% increase, compared with just 7% in 2014. There’s particularly good news for graduates looking for work in what the survey deemed “professional, business, and scientific services” fields. Some of the most promising career paths for 2016 graduates, cross-checked with BLS employment figures, include: Construction Pre-K and K-12 education Financial and insurance services Aerospace, automotive, truck, and defense related industries Truck transportation Internet service providers Accounting Computer services But it wasn’t all good news. The survey found that publishing, broadcasting, and motion pictures “are hiring fewer employees or none at all.” Engineering services continue to grow, but slower than in the past, while nonprofits are also seeing a decline in hiring due to increased competition for top talent. The economic turmoil felt in other parts of the world also had an impact. International hiring for bachelor’s degree holders is expected to increase just 6%, the lowest growth rate in several years. “Hiring is down the world over,” according to the survey. But overall, outlook in the U.S. is positive, particularly for those with an associate’s degree. Regional employers are expected to increase hiring by 20%. One thing employers won’t be increasing? Salaries. According to MSU’s survey, paychecks are not expected to increase significantly this year, pegged at 2% to 5% across sectors. Video Player is loading.Play VideoPlayMuteCurrent Time  0:00/Duration  0:00Loaded: 0%Stream Type  LIVESeek to live, currently playing liveLIVERemaining Time  -0:00  SharePlayback Rate1xChaptersChaptersDescriptionsdescriptions off, selectedCaptionscaptions settings, opens captions settings dialogcaptions off, selectedAudio TrackFullscreenThis is a modal window. This video is either unavailable or not supported in this browser Error Code: MEDIA_ERR_SRC_NOT_SUPPORTED Technical details : No compatible source was found for this media. Session ID: 2019-12-30:e1716d9b885de5b273be80ae Player Element ID: jumpstart_video_1 OK Close Modal DialogBeginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window.TextColorWhiteBlackRedGreenBlueYellowMagentaCyanTransparencyOpaqueSemi-TransparentBackgroundColorBlackWhiteRedGreenBlueYellowMagentaCyanTransparencyOpaqueSemi-TransparentTransparentWindowColorBlackWhiteRedGreenBlueYellowMagentaCyanTransparencyTransparentSemi-TransparentOpaqueFont Size50%75%100%125%150%175%200%300%400%Text Edge StyleNoneRaisedDepressedUniformDropshadowFont FamilyProportional Sans-SerifMonospace Sans-SerifProportional SerifMonospace SerifCasualScriptSmall CapsReset restore all settings to the default valuesDoneClose Modal DialogEnd of dialog window.PlayMuteCurrent Time  0:00/Duration  0:00Loaded: 0%Stream Type  LIVESeek to live, currently playing liveLIVERemaining Time  -0:00  Playback Rate1xFullscreenClose Modal DialogThis is a modal window. This modal can be closed by pressing the Escape key or activating the close button.Close Modal DialogThis is a modal window. This modal can be closed by pressing the Escape key or activating the close button. Read Next: These 5 Fields Are Hiring Like Crazy Right Now College Grads May Not Be As For The Workplace As They Think