A dynamite resume is one important aspect of conducting an effective job search, but to optimally explore your job opportunities, you need to know what the job market is like in your targeted industries, jobs, companies, and locations.
The cost of living, quality of life, and a variety of other factors may influence your decisions regarding careers and relocation. Researching these things can enable you to make the best possible job search decisions.
TOP 1O BEST CITIES FOR NEW GRADUATES IN 2008
A study conducted by Apartments.com and CareerBuilder.com found that the best city in the U.S. for new graduates is Philadelphia, PA. The findings were based on research criteria, including the:
- Population of people aged 20 to 24
- Number of entry level job openings suitable for new grads
- Average cost to rent a one-bedroom apartment
They ranked the top 10 cities and gave the cost of renting a one-bedroom apartment in each:
- Philadelphia - $962
- Boston - $1,3445
- New York - $1,520
- Phoenix - $741
- Chicago - $1,029
- Dallas-Fort Worth - $755
- Los Angeles - $1,435
- Houston - $778
- Detroit - $699
- Atlanta - $773
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