Whiz kids wanted; apply everywhere, apply often

If ever there was a heyday for geeks, nerds and slide-rule aficionados it’s now. Just ask the Bayer Corp., which this week released a national survey showing that demand for those trained and educated in the magic of science, technology, engineering and math is so strong most recruiters can’t fill the void.

Of the 150 recruiters surveyed, 89 percent said competition to fill open STEM jobs with four-year degree holders is very stiff, with the need for job candidates graduating with two- and four-year degrees growing even for non-STEM jobs.

Employers apparently can’t get enough of biology, chemistry and engineering students, especially…