Job search methods, job search outcomes, and job satisfaction of college graduates: a comparison of race and sex

A nationally representative sample of college graduates (N = 11,152) were s urveyed regarding their job-seeking behaviors and outcomes. Race and sex di fferences among the job search strategies used, number of job interviews, n umber of job offers, annual salary, and job satisfaction were examined. Res ults indicated significant race and sex differences in job search methods u sed. There were significant differences in underemployment and job satisfac tion as a function of race, and in underemployment and annual salary as a f unction of sex. There were no significant differences in number of job inte rviews or job offers regardless of race or sex.