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| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 815 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 467 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 452 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 618 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 612 | 0.00% |
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $107,423 | $51.65 | +3.4% |
| 2024 | $103,883 | $49.94 | +2.3% |
| 2023 | $101,531 | $48.81 | +0.5% |
| 2022 | $100,994 | $48.55 | +1.2% |
| 2021 | $99,792 | $47.98 | +1.7% |
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 564 | 81% |
| 2 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 290 | 33% |
| 3 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 335 | 32% |
| 4 | Vermont | 623,657 | 181 | 29% |
| 5 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 371 | 28% |
| 6 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 2,166 | 26% |
| 7 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 171 | 23% |
| 8 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 1,229 | 22% |
| 9 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 905 | 22% |
| 10 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 1,385 | 20% |
| 11 | Delaware | 961,939 | 196 | 20% |
| 12 | Alaska | 739,795 | 150 | 20% |
| 13 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 118 | 20% |
| 14 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 1,417 | 19% |
| 15 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 678 | 19% |
| 16 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 368 | 19% |
| 17 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 199 | 19% |
| 18 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 1,103 | 18% |
| 19 | Alabama | 4,874,747 | 892 | 18% |
| 20 | New Mexico | 2,088,070 | 381 | 18% |

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Department of Management and the Center for Human Resource Management
C. Darren Brooks Ph.D.: While advancements in technology, artificial intelligence (AI), and data analytics occupy center stage in many areas of management practice, soft skills continue to be seen as equally or even more important skills for success in the field of management. Soft skills are typically described as personal attributes, qualities, and characteristics that enable us to interact more effectively with others. In most fields of management, our ability to communicate, work with, and interact with other people constitutes a significant portion of the work we do. Consequently, employers are focused on identifying candidates who possess strong skills are areas of communication (verbal, written, and non-verbal), leadership and followership, collaboration, an ability to work in teams, intellectual curiosity, adaptability, conflict management, problem-solving, creativity.
Lauren D’Innocenzo Ph.D.: The coronavirus pandemic has certainly tightened the job market, with fewer available jobs in many sectors such as the service industry, but at the same time, has created many other opportunities for graduates in fields such as healthcare and supply chain. For new graduates, strategically considering opportunities may help to overcome some of the challenges presented in the current economy.
For example, if you are looking to gain experience in service, applying to service-oriented positions in IT or healthcare may offer more opportunities and give you more breadth of experience. I believe the potential for an enduring impact exists in a graduate's ability to adapt to changing demands and willingness to cast a wider net for available positions. Graduates who are myopically focused and unwilling to test their knowledge in different areas may not see the same opportunities, and over time, the lack of opportunities can add up. Now is a great time to work on your resilience and flexibility.