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The article examines whether there is a correlation between economic indicators from the general labor market and college students' choice of field of academic study. Topics discussed include graduate growth between 2007 and 2013, changes in majors selected particularly for individual major within the category of career oriented majors, and the fastest-growing academic majors coming out of the recession. Also noted is the impact of economic decision-making on academic choices due to recession.

The article discusses the commitment of universities to career services. Topics covered include the need for having operating budgets to meet their financial commitment. Also mentioned is the unemployment rate among college graduates which has risen in 2010 due to the labor recession that happened in the U.S.

The article examines data from the 2014 "Student Survey" of the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) to identify the factors that are associated with success in the job-search process. Topics discussed include the link between demographic variables and success in the job market, the success of males than females in getting a full-time offer prior to graduation, and the offer rate for students who used social media in their job search.

The article focuses on U.S. standardized test The Collegiate Learning Assessment Plus (CLA+), an updated version of the 2010 CLA, aimed at the evaluation of college graduates, and whether the test can help employers choose successful job candidates. The author discusses the accuracy of the test in terms of measuring students' skills, graduates' response to this assessment, and whether CLA+ can guarantee successful graduate hires. The question of academic majors as a qualifying tool is discussed.

The article analyzes the College Scorecard, an evaluation measure for potentials students to compare colleges from each other in terms of college education costs and benefits, introduced by U.S. President Barack Obama during his State of the Nation address in February 2013. It discusses the five components of the scorecard which include graduation rate, college's loan default rate, and employment outcome. It also notes the need for college accountability for federal student loans.

The article discusses the National Association of Colleges and Employers' (NACE) 2012 Student Survey which showed that advanced degree students find nature of work, personal growth and compensation as important factors to consider in searching for employment. It also found that the labor market's demand for advanced degree holders increased by 4.64 percent in 2012 compared to 2011's 9.81 percent. The article also discusses expectations of advanced degree students for higher compensation.

The article reports on the annual Student Survey conducted by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) in Great Britain in 2012 which examined what prospective graduates did in pursuit of the advanced degree. It states that when students were asked about their plans, 23.3 percent of graduating seniors said they plan to go directly to graduate or professional school. It notes that 26.3 percent of students want to pursue an advanced degree after obtaining the bachelor's degree.

The article discusses the results of the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) 2012 Student Survey which was participated by 4,939 associate degree students. The survey provides information at the plans and job-search activities of the students and compares their attitudes and actions with bachelor's degree students. With regard to ethnicity, associate degree students are much more like to come from minority groups than students taking bachelor's degree.

The article examines three significant factors used as criteria in the college recruiting process. The "U.S. News & World Report" ratings and "The Gourman Report" are examined as tools used to assess the quality of academic programs of schools from which students will be recruited. The problems relating to the universal application of the threshold cut-off of grade point average (GPA) are explained as well as the potential problem in emphasizing teamwork for effective college recruiting.

The article presents a performance survey of advanced degree students and their bachelor's degree counterparts in the job market in 2011. It shows that 37.5 percent of the former received a full-time position offer, compared with 41.4 percent of the latter and that master's degree business students have an offer rate above 50 percent compared to the 48 percent of undergraduate students. Master's degree job seekers reportedly expect 25% more earnings than their less-degreed colleagues.

The article focuses on the skills and qualities that employers in the U.S. are looking for in college graduates applying for jobs, according to survey results of the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE). It emphasizes the value of the grade point average (GPA) of applicants in gaining the interest of employers. Some of the top traits that employers seek from applicants include teamwork, leadership and written communication skills.

The article focuses on the results of a survey of by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) regarding the plans, expectations and preferences of underclassmen towards the job market. The survey shows that internships and career counseling are the possible activities that may affect the outlook of students towards career expectations. It was also found that the responses of the students and graduates differ in terms of their expectations in salary, benefits and employer.

The article examines the issue of gender in the college recruiting process in the U.S. It predicts the predominance of female in the college-educated professional labor force in the country. Based on data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), there is a significant differential in the earning power of men and women. According to the author, wage discrimination based on gender still exists in the U.S.

The article assesses the economic impact of the graduate degree as compared with the undergraduate diploma in the U.S. Emphasis is placed on the relative difference in average starting salary and the relative probability of getting hired during the tough economy. It examines the relative economic advantage of getting a master's degree. It concludes that based on data, a master's degree provides its holder with an economic advantage entering the job market.

The article discusses a study by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) on the college hiring market for the liberal arts graduate in the U.S. It was found that academic major is the prime consideration in seeking schools from where to recruit and which students are possibly in demand. The study also found that a liberal arts graduate has a set of interest different from the career-oriented major, making him less aggressive in securing a position after graduation.

The article analyzes the results of the 2008 National Association of Colleges and Employers' (NACE) student survey. The analysis indicated the post-graduation plans of students, their values regarding work and their work ethics being similar to what their parents followed during the time they were students. Results of the factor analysis of the job preferences of students enabled the identification of core types of students from Class of 2008 including the Sheltereds, the Achievers and the Millennials.

This article discusses the results of the "2009 NACE Student Survey" which deals with students pursuing associate degrees (AD) in the U.S. The areas covered by the survey include such questions as who are these students, how they see themselves, what are their goals after receiving their degrees and how competitive they become in the job market after graduating. The survey results suggest that most AD respondents are female and most of them are Caucasians.

This article discusses the responses to the 2008 NACE Student Survey of post-graduation plans of college students in the U.S. The survey unveils the differences in responses by college students. The survey suggests that students' plans immediately following graduation to the trade-offs they are willing to make between the job and other life values are an indication of college's impact on their attitudes toward work. It also reveals how the college years impact the eventual college graduate in terms of career choice.

The article discusses invalid assumptions about the attitudes, behavior and work values of young workers belonging to Generation Y. The author defies the common belief that young workers choose their professions as dictated by their parents. He also opposes the assumption that most young workers are prioritizing work-life balance when choosing a career. Recruitment trends are also cited.