Entry Level Employers Plan to Increase Hiring in 2007

As the class of 2007 enters the Fall semester, CollegeGrad.com, the #1 entry level job site previews entry level hiring trends for this year’s graduating class. And itís going to be a great year for the Class of 2007.

According to a recent survey by CollegeGrad.com, 55% of entry level employers are planning to hire more college grads in 2007 than they hired in 2005. Another 35% of employers are planning to hire at the same level in 2007, many of whom already increased their hiring in 2006. Only 10% of employers expect their hiring to be less in 2007. This is shaping up to be a great year for college recruiting, said Brian Krueger, President of CollegeGrad.com. The hiring increase that we’re seeing is consistent throughout the nation and across all majors.

Why the increase? Employers are singing the praises of college grads. The talent we find on college campuses is a terrific way to bring an influx of energy and enthusiasm into our business, said Rachel Koenig, National Manager of Recruiting and Development for ConsolidatedGraphics.

Other employers cite an aging workforce and are anticipating an increase in retirement. The Class of 2007 should expect to see an attractive entry level hiring market in the coming year.

As entry level employers are gearing up for a busy 2007 recruiting year, upcoming college grads should begin their job searching now.

Krueger recommends that college students start their job search early. Many top employers are already hiring for next year. The earlier you start, the greater the number of opportunities that will be available to you.

College grad hiring saw a 7.8% increase in 2006 over 2005, according to the CollegeGrad.com Top Entry Level Employers Survey. While 2007 number are yet to be determined, said Krueger, we’re looking forward to another very positive growth year for entry level hiring.

CollegeGrad.com will again be conducting its annual Top Entry Level Employers survey that will further outline 2007 entry level hiring trends. Employers can begin participating now by filling out the survey available at http://www.collegegrad.com/survey/topemployers.