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News Item Dated:
23 August 2002
From:
Internet.com
(08/20/02); Pace, Christopher
Students that possess undergraduate and graduate technical degrees usually earn
the highest starting salaries, compared to those with degrees in other fields,
according to the most recent New York Times Job Market (NYTJM) survey. The poll
finds that undergraduate degree holders can receive starting salaries between
$38,000 and $52,000 per year, while graduate degree holders can earn between
$55,000 and $78,000 per year.
For students who are already enrolled or who intend to enroll at a
college/university in the next year, technical degrees are second only to
business degrees, which reflects job seekers' belief that the latter are
essential to getting a good position. However, respondents said that simply
owning a certain degree does not ensure a job: To truly qualify, undergraduates
must also demonstrate strong ethics, multitasking and teamwork skills, strategic
thinking, and a tolerance for doing grunt work. Meanwhile, successful graduates
are expected to possess functional work experience or specific industry work
experience. Hiring managers suggested that students will increase their chances
of getting hired if they are involved in on-campus courses, internships,
extracurricular activities, work/study, and research that involve a
demonstration of leadership.
Interested? For further reading, check out this link:
http://cyberatlas.internet.com/markets/professional/article/0,,5971_1451651,00.html
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