Just Graduated College? Albany Is the Place To Be To Land A Job

If you are looking for your first job, Albany is one of the best places in the nation to land it.

ZipRecruiter recently determined the best cities in the country for college graduates to land their first job. The list is based on the following factors:

• High number of jobs available
• High percent of available positions that require a bachelor’s degree for consideration
• Low median cost of rent
• High percent of 21-24 year old's residing in the area
• A range of recreational activities

Based on all of these criteria, Albany is the 5th best place in the nation to settle in to for your first job! According to the study, the top fields to land an entry level position in are education, events, insurance, marketing/PR and sales. Median rents and recreational activities are also great in the area!

The bottom line? That great opportunity you are looking for is right here in our backyard and it is a great place to live!