during the 1980's were there more college graduates then jobs?
More college graduates than jobs
College graduates can receive better jobs, and are likely smarter!!
Robert Goldenkoff has written: 'Federal jobs for college graduates' -- subject(s): Civil service positions, College graduates, Employment
There are many jobs that don't require a college education. It is not necessary to be a college graduate in order to get one of those jobs. Certain professions, however, do require a college degree and only college graduates will get hire for these jobs.
There are a large variety job opportunities available for college graduates. The jobs available to any one individual will be specific to the degree that the person has acquired. Online job databases such as Monster and Jobing can help college graduates locate job opportunities.
Recent graduates from high school or college usually take entry-level positions. These jobs are targeted at college graduates often offer a higher salary than those targeted at high school graduates. These positions are more likely to require specific skills and knowledge.
Recent graduates from high school or college usually take entry-level positions. These jobs are targeted at college graduates often offer a higher salary than those targeted at high school graduates. These positions are more likely to require specific skills and knowledge.
The availability of entry level jobs for someone with no college education depends on the economy. There are always some entry level jobs available, but if the economy is poor, then more college graduates will be going after jobs that they ordinarily would not.
Although most companies do prefer to hire people with a college education there are occasionally job listings for people who have not attended college.
These occupations are high demand jobs suitable to graduates that are specializing in the career fields of Business, Finance, and Information Technology and earning related academic degrees.
There are many jobs available for graduates of high school! Jobs such as waitressing, being a receptionist, and stocking shelves are three perfect jobs for teens with little experience.
Your question is very general, so specific sources are not possible. That being said, simple common sense should tell you that since there are so many more careers that require a college degree (or more) you will have have a better chance at landing a job than with only a high school diploma. In other words, college graduates generally are qualified for jobs that require college degrees or high school diplomas, but high school graduates are only qualified for those that require high school diplomas, not both. There are some jobs for which many employers don't like to hire college graduates. These are typically lower skilled, lower paying jobs, that employers worry will be abandoned quickly by the college educated as soon as a position opens up in their own career field. Generally speaking, more education leads to more job opportunities.