Industry responded to their complex rules and surprise inspections by hiring thousands of environmental health and safety pros since the 1970s. As a result, OSHA and EPA are in the cross-hairs of the conservative majority gunning for regulators in Washington. These trends naturally affect the market for safety and health jobs. Tacked up on bulletin boards were 224 resumes in that category. There were 71 resumes from job seekers with more than 11 years experience, and two openings.
Job hunting is very competitive.
Students graduating with safety and health degrees are savvy, astute, and aggressive, say recruiters. More graduate students are pursuing degrees full-time, trying to get a competitive edge as quickly as possible. The market is still strong for entry-level positions, say educators and recruiters. Plus, the price is right. The market tightens up the longer you're in it.