The US cities where it is easiest for young graduates to find a good job have been revealed, and four of the top five are in the South.
Although the unemployment rate is low, at 4.1 percent, with 6.8 million people out of work. Starting July 5thIn some states, there are still niches for promising young recruits.
Raleigh topped the chart for best entry-level jobs, combined with the cost of living there being easier on the wallet than the hustle and bustle of the big city.
The capital of North Carolina was followed by Austin, Texas;Baltimore, Maryland; Atlanta, Georgia; and Charlotte, North Carolina, among the top five cities for recent graduates.
Payroll provider investigators PDA They weighed salaries in 55 U.S. metropolitan areas against the area’s affordability and hiring rates for people with a college degree.
Raleigh, North Carolina, topped the chart for best entry-level jobs, combined with the fact that the cost of living there is easier on the wallet than the hustle and bustle of the big city.
In second place is Austin. Compared to other major cities, the Texas capital has a low cost of living and is home to major business hubs such as the Apple campus (pictured).
With tech giants like IBM and Red Hat, Raleigh is packed with IT and engineering opportunities.
It is also part of the so-called Research Triangle, named after three universities in the area: Duke University, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and North Carolina State University.
Major employers such as Gilead Sciences, Cisco Systems and MetLife have also recently opened branches in Raleigh, company officials said. Wall Street Journal.
In second place is Austin. Compared to other large cities, the capital of Texas has a relatively low cost of living.
According to Redfin, the average monthly rent in Austin is just $1,480, compared to $4,726 in New York City and $2,754 in Los Angeles. Raleigh’s average rent is also relatively low at $1,438 per month.
As the world’s live music capital with a thriving tech scene thanks to companies like Apple, Dell and Oracle, Austin is also a haven for young professionals.
Third place on ADP’s ranking goes to Baltimore, where a number of new restaurant and business openings offer plenty of entry-level jobs for graduates.
The top-ranked city for graduates, Raleigh, North Carolina, is also part of the so-called Research Triangle, named for three universities in the area: Duke University, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and North Carolina State University.
In second place in terms of job prospects for recent graduates is Austin, Texas. Compared to other large cities, the Texas capital has a relatively low cost of living.
Meanwhile, Johns Hopkins University and its affiliated medical institutions are constantly on the lookout for new talent, and startups are thriving in this historic city.
Fourth, with a booming film industry, a growing tech sector and major corporations like Coca-Cola and Delta Airlines, the job market in the Peach State’s capital, Atlanta, is ripe with opportunity.
The city has focused on creating new careers this year, and the Metro Atlanta Chamber launched a campaign in the spring targeting professionals under 40 to promote diverse career paths.
In fifth place in the ADP ranking is another metropolis from North Carolina.
Charlotte-based tech companies have been on a hiring spree, with Bank of America telling the Wall Street Journal that bosses have been focused on recruiting in-state students.