If you’re a woman about to graduate from college (or have a daughter who is), the National Association of Colleges and Employers has some disconcerting news for you. First, the bright side: You probably won’t have more trouble finding a job than the guy sitting next to you. In almost every year since 1994, unemployment among female grads has been lower than for their male counterparts. In 2010, it was 8.1% for women, versus 10.3% for men. Great, but here’s the rub: Even if you snag the exact same job as your male classmate, you’ll probably get paid 17% less.

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The number of Americans filing first-time claims for unemployment benefits rose last week, a sign that the job market’s road to recovery remains bumpy.

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The number of Americans filing first-time claims for unemployment benefits fell by 10,000 last week, while the overall jobless rolls also declined, according to a government report released Thursday.

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