For the summer of 1991, the outlook is on the hazy side for young scientists pounding the hot pavement, curriculum vitae in hand, looking for a new--or a first--professional position. While there are some indications of an upturn in the economy, recessionary strategizing is causing companies and universities to forecast drought--a disappointment for those longing for a refreshing dip into the job pool.
There is some good news: Starting salaries for new science graduates in fields such as physics, chemistry, and geology have risen. But there's bad news, too: Fewer jobs are out there. For experienced scientists thinking about a move, labor statisticians say it is probably best just to hang tight. One of them--Betty Vetter, statistician with the Washington, D.C.-based Commission on Professionals in Science and Technology--says it clearly: "There just aren't very many new spots out there this year."
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