There were 2.02 million U.S. jobs that were added to the national economy during 2011. [Source: The Wall Street Journal Smart Money Magazine, May 2012 issue]

Who got hired during the First Quarter of 2012?

ANSWER: 33% of all new hires went to job applicants ages 25-54 while job applicants 55 years and older comprised 67% of all new hires. [Source: AARP Bulletin, May 2012 issue]

The current UNEMPLOYMENT Rate for 18-25 year olds is 52%. [Source: The Dan Fagan Show, Air Date: Friday, May 25, 2012]

Currently, the National Unemployment Rate is 8.1% while the Unemployment Rate for Veterans is 9.2% [Source: CBS Evening News for Sunday, May 27, 2012]

Freight Railroad Companies hired 15,000 new employees during 2011 and they plan to hire another 15,000 new employees during 2012. REASON: Employees that retired created these job openings. 1 out 5 Veterans was hired by freight railroad companies. Norfolk Southern does not require a college degree and the average salary and benefit package is $107,000 [Source: CBS Evening News for Sunday, May 27, 2012].

The Top Job Industries that are hiring recent college graduates:

1.Hospitals

2.Elementary and Secondary Schools

3.Retail Trade

4.Justice

5.Public Order and Safety

6.Computer Systems Designs [Source: The Today Show: December 28, 2011]

Highest Starting Salaries by Fields:

1.Computer Science

2.Engineering

3.Business

4.Health Sciences [Source: The Today Show: December 28, 2011]