For recent graduates eager to launch a successful career, there's no shortage of factors to consider, from the industry they want to work in, their target salary to support an ideal quality of life, and the type of community they want to call home. But that final factor — and the livability and opportunity within any given locale — may deserve additional scrutiny in the decision-making process.
"Today's college students value three main factors when selecting an employer and realizing a longer tenure: Is the organization genuinely interested in hiring them due to their unique background and personality, does the organization genuinely care about making a difference and having a positive impact, and how does the work environment feel," Bob Orndorff, senior director of career services at Penn State University, said in a WalletHub release.
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The worst city to start a career in is New York, with the smallest amount of
The best city to start a career, according to WalletHub's calculations, is Atlanta, boasting one of the highest growth rates in median household income at around 8.9% annually, as well as a high amount of
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"The best indicators for choosing a city would be living costs appropriate for young professionals," Aaron C. Clark, professor at North Carolina State University, said in the release. "Second, companies that are seen as growing or have a long-term future with the possibility of career advancement would need to be considered. Third, is there a social network or scene outside of work?"
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