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POTSDAM In a year that has seen a downturn in employment opportunities during a global pandemic, Clarkson University graduates in the Class of 2020 are reporting high placement rates and salaries.
Survey results show that 97 percent of all 2020 Clarkson University graduates had been placed in a full-time job in their chosen field of study, entered graduate school or joined the military within six months of graduation. Ninety-five percent of the undergraduate Class of 2020 responded to the survey.
The survey also showed that the average starting salary for Clarkson graduates was trending high once again. Class of 2020 undergraduates entered the workforce with an average salary of $64,384. In 2019, the national average starting salary was $53,889 for recent bachelor’s degree graduates. Recent graduate school alumni averaged a salary of $75,946.
Students can meet potential employers at Spring Career and Internship Fair Published: January 26, 2021 Author: Staff reports
Ohio University will host the Spring Career and Internship Fair on Wednesday, Feb. 10 from 1 to 4 p.m. Recruiters from across the country are looking forward to connecting with Bobcats from all academic backgrounds through Handshake’s virtual career fair platform, which was used for career fairs during fall semester.
The virtual platform allows students and employers to interact through video, audio and chat. Candidates sign up for 30-minute group sessions and 10-minute one-on-one sessions with employers who interest them.
“During the Career and Internship Fair, attendees can see how what they’re learning in their undergraduate and graduate careers ties into future opportunities,” said Katie Hankins, events and recruitment coordinator in the Career and Leadership Development Center (CLDC). “Whether students are career-ready or in
SFA business grads launching their careers at Lockheed Martin The Gilmer Mirror
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NACOGDOCHES, Texas For top graduates from the Stephen F. Austin State University Rusche College of Business, the landing spot of Lufkin is increasingly becoming an option. And while the nightlife and the food scene might not compare to what a young professional would find in Houston or Dallas, the opportunity surely does.
Located on Lufkin’s west loop, one of Angelina County’s largest employers, Lockheed Martin, offers great pay, meaningful work, top-tier benefits, and the chance to be part of one of the largest companies in the world. The international aerospace, defense, arms, security, and advanced technologies company employs 110,000 people globally, and had nearly $60 billion in net sales last year.