Because of the current overabundance of unemployed social studies teachers, the author recommends that (1) college counselors inform freshmen and sophomores realistically about job opportunities, (2) placement offices follow the career patterns of recent graduates, (3) former students be responsive to alumni surveys, and (4) teacher education…

A 1974 survey of University of Illinois graduates compares males and females on: (1) the extent to which they have entered the labor force; (2) difficulty in obtaining jobs; (3) difficulty in finding jobs related to their fields of study; and (4) salaries. Results suggest the need for continued study. (Author/BP)

Tested the employment market for graduates in view of the reduced hiring that takes place at most corporations. Found that small businesses offered new job opportunities for graduates if colleges created good relationships with them. Offers recommendations for college placement counselors. (Author/KS)

Using alternative models, wage and job competition predict different outcomes for an exogenous increase in supplies of educated labor. Regression studies based on the models account for very little variability in wages of new labor market entrants in 1966-1976. (Author/MSE)

As total employment grows by 20 percent from 1974 to 1985, the number of jobs for white-collar and service workers is projected to rise 28 percent and blue-collar employment will increase 13 percent the supply of college graduates will outstrip demand, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics projections. (Editor)

The liberal arts degree will continue to lack the credibility needed to compete with professional school degrees in the job market unless a return is made to rigourous standards, subjective tests, term papers, comprehensive exams, improvement in instructional methods, and more stringent curriculum requirements for foreign language, composition,…

This publication offers an estimated analysis of the employment supply and demand for 1994-95 associate, baccalaureate, masters, and doctoral graduates of Michigan colleges and universities. An opening section briefly outlines the methods and definitions used for the analysis, in particular noting that placement directors and academic planning…

Answers on questionnaires returned by students and parents attending orientation sessions held by Cornell University are discussed. Questions dealt with feelings about the purpose of a college education, the advisability of attending graduate school right after graduation, important factors in selecting one's first job, etc. (EAK)

Study says graduates' employment expectations often clash with labor market realities. (Editor)

Major findings of the "Library Human Resources Study" predict the job market for librarians through 1990, including librarian employment by type of library (1978-1990), educational status of librarians (1982), turnover (1981), placement of master's graduates (1981), graduates of library education programs (1978-1990), and librarian…

A study of the labor market for college graduates in Australia is examined and evaluated, and its implications for curriculum and administrative planning in higher education are discussed. It is concluded that such data collection should be widely undertaken in the future. (MSE)

Cooperative links need to be forged among broadcasting, educational technology, and business programs on campuses if institutions of higher education are to assume a position of leadership in preparing graduates for the corresponding developing markets. (Author/CMV)

Reviews and provides examples of the phenomenon of the reverse transfer student, the four-year college graduate who enrolls in the community college to learn a technical skill. (JG)

As they face more competition for fewer jobs, new and prospective college graduates have obvious concerns about their employability. But the economic downturn does not seem to have dashed their career ambitions or expectations. This survey offers a glimpse into the mindset of the Class of 2002 as it endeavors to make its way into the work force.…

This paper studies the extent of graduate overeducation in Australia utilising both the objective and mean methods. As well, the paper tests for non-linear returns to overeducation. It is found that the rates of graduate overeducation vary by both gender and with the methods utilised, and stand between 21% and 46%. Non-linear returns to…