The top 10 positions for recent college graduates, together with their starting wages

In order to identify the best positions for grads, Indeed considered pay data, job demand, work experience, and degree requirements.
On Indeed's list, outside sales representative was ranked first.
According to career analyst Kristen Shah, "sales is always going to be a job that's in demand to meet" a company's needs to produce money.

According to a recent Indeed list, there are only three careers that may be of interest to college grads during graduation season: outside sales agents, accounting coordinators, and speech-language pathologists.

According to Kristen Shah, a career consultant at Indeed, "job seekers entering the workforce are facing a different economy than those who came before them."

"I think we've been saying this for the last few years, it's just different circumstances every year," Shah continued. Therefore, it might be difficult for entry-level job seekers to locate the ideal job or career, especially after a year of uncertainty. Therefore, I believe it's crucial to start looking into chances early and decide which way you'd like to go given your school credentials if you're unsure of which direction you'd like to go in for your initial step of your career path.

Indeed recently compiled a list of occupations based on those that normally require a bachelor's or four-year degree as well as those that require little to no work experience. Indeed examined numerous positions with an average beginning salary of above $40,000 that specified a bachelor's degree or a four-year degree in the job description and required 0–3 years of experience to generate the list. In addition to the other qualifications, job demand was taken into consideration, with Indeed telling Insider that "the jobs on this list were identified based on year-over-year growth in share of postings (September 2021-February 2022 compared to September 2022-February 2023)".

According to Indeed's list of occupations arranged by the percentage change in the share of job posts, outside sales representative came in first. According to Indeed, this sales position involves performing face-to-face sales tasks with various customers.

We thought it was remarkable that sales won," Shah added. But we also understand that in difficult economic times like the one we currently live in, every company's primary objective is to make money, and sales will always be a position in demand to meet those needs.

Transportation coordinator came in second place on the list after this type of sales agent.

Transportation coordination is an intriguing No. 2, according to Shah, as we keep an eye on the economy and the distribution of jobs. Jobs in that industry are unquestionably becoming more in demand as we consider issues like supply chain management.

The top 10 positions on Indeed's list, as determined by the change in the share of job listings, are listed below. Insider received all of the data listed below from Indeed.

10. a linguistics specialist

Beginning salaries often range from $60,000.

Increase in job share as a percentage: 84%

According to Indeed, the minimum educational requirements include a bachelor's degree in communication sciences and disorders (CSD), speech pathology, or a similar discipline, as well as a master's degree in speech language pathology (some universities offer dual-degree programmes). State and national certifications and licences are necessary.

9. A case manager for mental health

$42,000 is the typical starting pay annually.

Increase in job share as a percentage: 93%

Bachelor's degree in social work, counselling, or a similar discipline of behavioural health is necessary, according to Indeed. Each state has different licence requirements.

8. Technician for network operations

$85,500 is the typical starting wage annually.

Increase in job share as a percentage: 94%

According to Indeed, a bachelor's degree in information technology, electrical engineering, computer science, or a similar subject is necessary. frequently necessitate additional credentials.

7. A retention expert

$50,000 is the typical starting pay annually.

Increase in job share as a percentage: 100%

According to Indeed, a bachelor's degree in sales, marketing, or a related profession is necessary for this position.

6. Loan officer

$55,000 is the typical starting wage annually.

Increase in job share as a percentage: 100%

According to Indeed, a bachelor's degree in business, business administration, or finance is necessary for this position.

5. An accountant

$67,500 is the typical starting wage annually.

Increase in job share as a percentage: 123%

Required education, according to Indeed: As well as state certification or licencing requirements, a bachelor's degree is often preferred in accounting.

4. Coordinator of Accounting

$52,000 is the typical starting pay annually.

Increase in job share as a percentage: 125%

According to Indeed, a bachelor's degree in accounting is necessary for this position.

3. A quality inspector

$84,500 is the typical starting wage annually.

Increase in job share as a percentage: 131%

According to Indeed, a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or business is necessary. Many companies favour quality auditors who have passed the ASQ certification test.

2. Coordinator of transportation

$47,500 is the typical starting wage annually.

Increase in job share as a percentage: 227%

According to Indeed, a bachelor's degree in business management or logistics is necessary.

1. An outside salesperson

Beginning salaries often range from $60,000.

Increase in job share as a percentage: 258%

Required education, according to Indeed: a bachelor's degree in statistics, business management, accounting, finance, mathematics, or another relevant field