Graduates in the current economy

For my story, I plan on talking to several students who are graduating from college this year. I want to get an idea of what they are doing in terms of job searches, continuing education, etc.

The unemployment rate in Massachusetts has jumped up from 4.8% a year ago to 7.8% now. I'm wondering how their searches are going, or if they are looking at other states for work.

I plan on interviewing Rachel DePalma, who I know is looking to get a job in Japan, Evan Storer, who is trying to get an IT job, and Shane Kirby, a computer graphics and animation major.

I figure three different fields would produce different results, and I'm interested to find out how they are doing.