Thousands of college grads nationwide
sought by employers on-line
LOS ANGELES, CA (BUSINESS WIRE) - Graduation season
is here, and thousands of college seniors nationwide are launching into
the U.S. job market, as reported Thursday by JOBTRAK -- the leading on-line job listing service that
works with more than 550 colleges and universities nationwide.
JOBTRAK also reported that of the 41,420 jobs listed on its Web-based
service, sales and marketing jobs are the most popular, making up 17 percent
of the total jobs listed. Job listings include American Express Financial,
Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Hilton Hotels and Proctor & Gamble, among others.
This year, more employers than ever are targeting graduates using the
Internet. JOBTRAK recently reported a 95 percent increase in the number
of jobs listed on its service from 1995 to 1996. And the number continues
to grow.
One of the reasons for this phenomenal growth is the increased use of
on-line services by college and university career centers locally and nationwide.
JOBTRAK began computerizing career centers 10 years ago, and today works
directly with on-campus career centers at all Ivy League campuses and more
than 550 colleges and universities to target and connect students and alumni
with companies nationwide.
When job seekers log onto JOBTRAK's Web site, they can maneuver through
areas such as "Resumes," to submit a resume or update an existing
one; "Job Search Tips," for helpful hints such as how to negotiate
a salary or how to prepare for an interview; "Jobs," where, with
a password obtained from their college career center, they can browse through
thousands of job listings; "Top Recruiters," for links to business,
government and non-profit employers; and "Guide to Graduate Schools,"
for resources and tips on preparing for graduate school and rankings of
the top schools.
More than 290,000 employers have used JOBTRAK to reach the best candidates
in a variety of markets for a diverse range of positions. |