The data clearly show that business graduates receive job offers earlier than arts and science graduates and experience the lowest incidence of unemployment. However, the differences among unemployment rates found five months after graduation may not be large enough to make the business major significantly preferable. (Author)

Liberal arts majors are having difficulty finding jobs in a specialist-oriented world. Career counseling must have more creative solutions for those who need diversity in their lives, including variable time schedules or jobs such as small business franchises that allow for high levels of diversification. (JAC)

Presents a list of job sources for liberal arts majors, including clearinghouses, professional groups, publications and national organizations. Government jobs, agencies, and directories are not included. (Author)

Describes the development of a program to expose students to the many opportunities available to liberal arts students. Presents the eight panel presentations on different career clusters, including business, international, education, public affairs, communication, arts and humanities, health and science, and social service. (RC)

A survey of political science alumni reveals the practical uses of liberal arts degrees in a specialized job market. In essence, political science and the liberal arts in general are continuing to experience a revitalization. (Author)

Describes a special placement program for liberal arts students. Company representatives (N=16) held 208 interviews during a one-day "Career Interview Program for Liberal Arts" and completed questionnaires about the students and the program. Of the students interviewed, 31 percent were recommended for further consideration. (BH)

Recent liberal arts grads illustrate the unexpected ways in which they've broken through the myth of "unemployability of the liberal arts graduate." (Author)

Discusses a program designed to assist liberal arts graduates in realizing their market potential. (NJ)

In answer to a placement officer's letter, a noted economist analyzes employment prospects, particularly for liberal arts students, in an increasingly popular field, environment. (Author)

Examined employability of liberal arts students with business minors, using students' (N=22) job interview request logs. Recruiters completed questionnaires that measured their perceptions of the role of the business minor in that student's candidacy. Results showed that business minors can make liberal arts grads more competitive. (BH)

Portrays the similarity of concerns and pressures within the placement and recruitment functions. Demonstrates the different interpretations that guide placement and recruitment professionals. Examines how college placement and recruitment affect college graduates. (RC)

Surveyed liberal arts alumni to determine career outcomes and to strengthen career information networks for current students. The resulting list of job titles suggests a variety of career options and career potential. Found about 79 percent of the graduates satisfied with their jobs. Humanities majors had the least unemployment. (JAC)