More than 4 million college students graduate every year, according to Educationdata.org .Those graduates completing their studies this year are likely flocking the job market , hoping to start building their lives and careers.When it comes to where they go directly after school , their paths vary.Some start working in a field of their choice, like advertising or finance, immediately.Others get a job in an industry they’re less interested in as they build their portfolios and experience in the one they want, like entertainment.With so many jobs available ― 11.3 million on the last business day of May, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics ― “it’s an interesting time, I think, for graduates to be able to really make some informed decisions about what they want to do,” says Kristin Kelley, chief marketing officer at CareerBuilder .
Job site ZipRecruiter looked at some of the industries with the highest share of first-time recent hires for their report The Job Market Outlook for Grads .Here are their top 10 industries, including the share of first-time hires and the average annual salary for a position in the field according to Payscale.Restaurant manager salary: $48,392 Share of first-time hires: 17.65% Retail store manager salary: $50,617 Share of first-time hires: 12.35% Account executive salary: $51,426 Share of first-time hires: 7.06% Automotive technician salary: $54,234 Share of first-time hires: 5.29% High school teacher salary: $51,367 Share of first-time hires: 5.29% Pharmaceutical sales representative salary: $88,866 Share of first-time hires: 5.29% Logistics specialist salary: $53,101 Share of first-time hires: 4.71% Cinematographer salary: $59,514 Share of first-time hires: 4.71% Financial analyst salary: $63,146 Share of first-time hires: 4.12% Construction estimator salary: $62,543 Share of first-time hires: 3.53% When it comes to these first jobs out of college , “it used to be entry level almost always had a work requirement,” like two years of experience, says Kelley, but “on-the-job training is a big trend right now.” In fact, “I think the biggest trend is there is opportunity” in the workforce, she says.”And I think graduates should be doing the research” to figure out what’s out there and what they’re interested in.Use sites like CareerBuilder, ZipRecruiter, Indeed , Monster , and LinkedIn to see what jobs are open in your fields of interest and what their requirements are.Ultimately, the best thing you can do in starting your career is take “a driving role,” says Kelley.
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