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Entry-level jobs bounce back for new college graduates.
Byline: Kathleen Lynn
Apr. 10--A few weeks after she graduates from the New Jersey Institute of Technology in Newark in May, Jessica Olejar will join the corporate world as a $53,000-a-year software developer at Citigroup. She's one of the many young job seekers who have found that, despite fears of outsourcing, the "help wanted" sign is out for tech workers.
"It's a big myth that these jobs are going away," said Jane Gaertner of NJIT's career development office. "There's still a strong demand for computer science jobs in the U.S."
As the Class of 2005 heads into the workforce, nurses and accountants are also in demand.
In fact, most college seniors are finding a more welcoming workplace this year.
"This looks like the best job market for entry-level hires since 2000," said Richard White, director of career services at Rutgers University. "With a 4.4 percent unemployment rate, New Jersey is one of the better places in the country to be looking for work."
And the national picture is also promising. The National Association of Colleges and Employers…
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