May Newsletter-College Grads-What to Know

Tis’ the season for recent college grads out in the job market hoping to land their first job. As you know, 2022 is continuing to bring us a tight labor market, so attracting qualified recent college graduates is imperative.

Remote work, streamlined interviewing and career planning are all really important to Generation Z labor. They are socially conscious, so have your company’s diversity and inclusion policy on hand to present to the candidate. Be prepared to answer questions about how your company will address the gender wage gap, systemic racism and your specific hiring practices for disadvantaged and underrepresented people. Trust us, it really matters that you can present and sell your company culture to the candidate. And finally, in this market, it is vital to offer and advertise competitive compensation at or slightly above market rates. Read below for more information about what recent grads are looking for in an employer.

What New Graduates are Looking for in an Employer

Every year, about 1.1 million recent college graduates enter the labor force. As they gear up to launch their careers, many recent grads explore what employers can offer them before they apply to jobs or accept job offers. So what are today’s recent grads looking for exactly? Read on…

Recruiting Remains a Haunted Field

According to some very recent reports, 75% of job candidates have been ghosted by a company following an interview, while 76% of employers have been ghosted by candidates. What can be done?