U.S. | College grads job prospects improving

Listen up, Class of 2012! Your shot at nailing a job is better than you think.

With the economy brightening, so are the prospects for entry-level job seekers with college degrees, according to a new survey from global outplacement firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas.

The country’s 1.7 million grads will benefit as companies look to rebuild after hacking away at workers during the recession.

“It’s a better year,” Challenger, Gray & Christmas CEO John Challenger told the Daily News. “The job market has been improving. Young job-seekers with four-year degrees are in growing demand.”

Of course, it’s still a highly competitive marketplace and the gains will be slight. Entry-level hiring is still way below prerecession levels.

Employers plan to increase hiring of spring graduates by 10%, according to a recent survey by the National Association of Colleges and Employers. Last year, employers said hiring would be up 21%…

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Read More @ College grads can expect more hiring for entry-level spots: survey  – NY Daily News.

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