May 20, 2010 — By ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ News Services — For college graduates, it's a tough time to start a career. Surveys report that hiring is at about the same level as last year, but some employers plan on hiring more employees than in the past. Jill Pletcher, director of career services at ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ, says that with few exceptions, finding a job is hard work.