By Esther CrainThis story originally appeared on LearnVest as "2017 Looks Like a Great Year to Get an Entry-Level Job." Thanks to some encouraging numbers on the jobs front, a lot of new grads at college commencements this May and June will have good reason to hurl their caps in the air. A new survey of more than 400 companies nationwide reports that employers are increasing their entry-level hiring this year by 8.5%. This record-setting hiring surge cements 2017 as the strongest year for entry-level job seekers in more than 15 years. RELATED: 9 Ways to Make This Your Best Career Year EverThe jump in entry-level hiring comes on the heels of other upbeat news for job seekers at all levels.

Source: Forbes March 03, 2017 20:30 UTC