A new job trends survey has found that despite high unemployment, young adults are optimistic about their future. The Pew Research Center survey found that young adults between the ages of 18 to 34 said they either have or expect to make a enough money now or in the future. Among those who are working, a majority are relatively satisfied with their jobs, while only 30% said they consider their current work a career. Most polled agreed that having a college degree on a resume was key when trying to find a good job, with 69% of young college graduates who are working saying they had the education and training they needed to get ahead in today's competitive market. Among those who were not working, only 27% said they were adequately prepared for the kind of job that they want. As far as job trends for older adults, the survey found that a large gap has opened up between more experienced workers and younger to middle-aged adults, with 33% of older adults saying they felt they had weathered the financial storm. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, professionals with an advanced degree on their resume can earn $1,000 more per week than those with some or no college education. |