<p>How many of us have students graduating college this June? Are your grads hopeful or looking at grad school to delay job hunting? Are there any majors that are finding plenty of employment offers?</p>
<p>From what I have read, Engineering grads are doing okay. I have heard of individual students receiving multiple job offers. My S fits into this category. Most of his friends are going on to graduate school instead, but I am not sure that was caused by a poor job market vs. just wanting to get the advanced degree sooner rather than later.</p>
<p>Son graduates in May in engineering. Good offers, has accepted one and is happy with the offer.</p>
<p>Congrats on the employed sons--so engineering grads are still employable?</p>
<p>Still looking for internships for this summer for our son. There are a lot to apply for right now based on job searches for interns at companies and intern opportunities showing up in his mailbox. So things seem okay for his major (CS) for now. Things could, of course, fall off a cliff between now and then. We're still waiting to hear from a few places that require security clearances.</p>
<p>Engineers do seem to be the ones not having problems getting jobs. DS tells me, however, that kids are being very careful to look at the particular company's situation as a lot more lay offs at tech companies are expected.</p>
<p>We have openings for software engineers in my group right now and candidates are seeing multiple offers.</p>
<p>I made $4000 one year and I filed taxes. Any refund is good.</p>
<p>Any parents of liberal arts majors out there? Are they all heading for law school or MBAs, or are they finding work? My English major daughter went to law school, my history major daughter got a Masters in Teaching and a credential, and my youngest daughter will be making her own decisions soon in a a rougher economy.</p>
<p>S1 is graduating in May. He will be commissioning in the U.S. Navy.</p>
<p>I just read an article in the newpaper today saying that the military forces are seeing a jump in enlistments on every level presumably due to the economy.</p>
<p>Agree that even with job offers, this economy is scary.</p>
<p>We are thrilled, and we know DS (Engineering) is quite happy, that he had offers to choose from. He has accepted one and really likes the company. One can and should do "due diligence", because "layoffs 'r us" in this economy. However, there are no guarantees.</p>
<p>I felt that government opportunities looked appealing in this market, for possible better job security. But DS chose a private company.</p>
<p>I think one just holds one's breath - whether a new hire or veteran, whether in a Fortune 500 or start-up - that this economy will pass without job loss.</p>
<p>^^ My understanding is that law school applications overall are actually down this year. Usually they go up during a recession. High COA, unwillingness or inability to take on additional debt, and spotty job prospects for many grads of lower-ranked law schools are probably all factors. Data are incomplete, but anecdotal evidence suggests applications may be up at some top-ranked law schools where the cost of legal education may be seen as a sound investment.</p>
<p>DS attended a invite only job-fair for software people last fall and found that there are many experienced and qualified people for people for few opportunities.</p>
<p>Decent MBA programs require 3-5 years of work experience, so that's not really an option for many.</p>
<p>D is an art history major and we think employment prospects for her are dim. She did an internship with a museum last semester and they told her they would like to stay in touch, but they have a hiring freeze, as do many other museums.</p>
<p>2VU, I'd be looking for employment in the private sector if I were your DD. There is a lot of art changing hands right now.</p>
<p>My d graduates with a major in neuroscience and is in the process of applying and interviewing for PhD programs. This has been her plan all along and she was recently made aware by one of the schools to which she has applied that she has been nominated for an additional award that would, if she is accepted into the program and gets the award, result in a stipend ranging from $31,500-35,500 per year for the five years they expect her to take in getting her advanced degree. We were pleasantly surprised by that, to say the least.</p>
<p>D is a political science and sociology major, and was recently accepted by Teach for America. She will be teaching in Baton Rouge next year. She is very happy, even tho she knows it will be a tough job. She plans on being a college professor, so she will be looking for a PHD program after that.</p>
<p>S is an anthropology major and not headed directly to grad school. He actually has some marketable GIS skills, but many employers seem to be in the midst of a hiring freeze. At an on-campus job fair last week, most of the employers in attendance were happy to talk and take resumes, but weren't hiring at this time. I think it will be an interesting job search for those without engineering, computer science or some business degrees.</p>
<p>Churchmusicmom, congrats to your D! That sounds fantastic!</p>