This year's market is led by strong demand for engineers. However, all majors will do well with results suggesting the best market for liberal arts graduates in recent years. Bachelor's hiring should still remain strong. However, few employers were able to stay within last year's range - actual salaries offered exceeded ranges set prior to recruiting. It would not be a surprise to see salaries go higher.
Few employers use exotic incentives to attract qualified candidates.
Since the spring of 1977 the hiring of college graduates has occurred at a feverish pace. Employers expressed confidence in the economy - sound financial policies, recovery of Asian economies, and solid stock market performance. All sectors of the economy will hire this year. The strongest sectors are manufacturing, financial services, construction, and professional and technical services. The food and lodging sector will be seeking a large number of graduates this year.