Unlike last year, when students waited until they had several choices before picking the right employer, this year's layoffs and sour economy have students jumping at job offers, according to Patricia Rose, director of career services at the University of Pennsylvania. Cisco Systems Inc. Dell wouldn't specify how many offers it had rescinded. Even at some of the nation's top technology schools, fewer firms are recruiting students. Some students unhappy with their job offers have decided to remain in school.
Students have to sell themselves more, and employers are more selective.