Tag: college recruiting

Four Stages of Candidate Communication

Debate about whether recruiting is sales will likely continue until the purple squirrel jumps over the moon. But one thing talent acquisition professionals can agree on is that recruiting requires communication.

Expect Robust College Hiring

Job opportunities should be plentiful for the college Class of 2017, which is good news for graduates. However, two recent surveys suggest employers face stiff competition when recruiting these candidates.

The Basics of College Recruiting

Yesterday we looked into how college degrees might be the new high school diploma when it comes to hiring. Today we’ll look at some basics of recruiting college students.

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Is a College Degree the New High School Diploma?

It sure seems that way. According to a recent CareerBuilder® survey, 38% of employers have raised their educational requirements over the past 5 years, compared to 32% last year.

Reel in College Talent with Student Loan Assistance

Yesterday, we looked at a survey showing how student loan assistance programs lower stress in the workplace. Another survey shows how student loan borrowers would much rather work for a company that offers them assistance with those loans.

Reduce Major Employee Stress with Student Loan Assistance

Like countless other “essential employee benefits” you’ve heard of over the years, student loan assistance sounds like a good idea. But you’re probably wondering: Is this one going to last? Based on the results of a recent survey, all signs point to yes.

What College Students Expect Out of College

As a recruiter, it’s important to know the landscape of college recruiting. In a recent survey by CareerBuilder, that landscape is revealed. Today we’ll see what college student expectations are so you can appropriately gauge the effectiveness of your recruiting strategy.

Best Outlook for College Students in 10 Years

Staying on top of college recruiting means being aware of their expectations, and expectations are pretty high right now. According to a new survey from CareerBuilder, 67% of employers say they plan to hire recent college graduates this year, which is up from 65% last year and is the highest outlook since 2007.

College Recruiting Success in 2016 and Beyond

All recruiting has changed dramatically, but the specialized area of college recruiting—so important to building pipelines of talent for the future—has probably changed the most.