Some areas can expect more modest increases. Employers realize that they may have to increase salaries above this level to attract the candidates they want. Emerging skills and aptitudes include understanding e-commerce, addition of programming language to computer aptitudes, complex thinking skills, and ability to adapt to constant change. Overall, this year s college labor market will continue at the same feverish pace that was experienced last year. However, employers are cautious and expressed concern about a slowdown in the economy next spring.
Anxiety continues over the slow turn-around of the Asian economies.
Underneath the overall picture, several patterns emerged. Growth in the economy will be lead by the retail and service sectors of the economy. These rates will be ahead of the current inflation rate. A willingness to learn quickly and continuously, problem-solve effectively, and use their common sense is also desired. New employees must also be hard-working, take initiative, and be able to handle multiple tasks.