Briefing: Grads’ job prospects improve - Business - TheState.com

"On Thursday, economists at the Darla Moore School of Business reported a continued slow recovery and a job growth of 1.2 percent, up from 0.1 percent growth in 2010. Halasz said hiring is evident in various sectors, particularly in the energy industry. Graduates can expect to see more hiring in the areas of power generation and transmission, including the nuclear industry, Halasz said, at companies such as Duke Energy, Progress Energy and SCANA."