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5 Facts to Know about Hispanic-Serving Institutions

Nov 26, 2024

Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) are a cornerstone of higher education in the United States, enrolling and supporting a significant portion of the nation’s Hispanic and Latino student population. Defined as colleges and universities where 25% or more of undergraduate students identify as Hispanic, these institutions have been instrumental in fostering academic success for one of the fastest-growing demographics in the U.S. Over the last decade, the Hispanic population has grown by nearly 10 million, with Hispanic and Latino students now accounting for a significant share of college enrollments.

The Importance of Staying Connected with Gen Z Candidates After They Accept an Offer

Nov 22, 2024

Recruitment is no longer just about securing an offer acceptance—it's about keeping candidates engaged and excited as they prepare for their start date. A recent RippleMatch survey found that 73% of candidates will continue passively searching for other roles even after accepting an offer. This means that organizations must rethink their post-offer communication strategies to reduce the rate of reneges and build strong connections with future hires. Here's our top advice for keeping candidates warm in between extending and offer and their start date.

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7 Unique and Engaging Careers Pages To Inspire Your Recruitment Marketing

Kate Beckman

Nov 26, 2019

From highlighting office culture to showcasing company values, your careers page is your chance to share everything your company has to offer. And with the careers page ranking as the No. 1 source of information for entry-level candidates researching a company, it’s more important than ever to create a page that will engage and educate candidates as they begin the application process.

5 Ways to Encourage New Grads To Relocate For Your Job Opportunity

Kate Beckman

Nov 19, 2019

For most of the professional workforce, relocation rates are at an all-time low. Within the past few years, several reports have found that only around 10-11% of Americans have made the choice to relocate for a job. Despite these numbers, there’s one group of people who, according to data collected by RippleMatch, can be swayed when it comes to relocating for a job: new grads.

8 Organizations Committed to Supporting Native American Professionals

Kate Beckman

Nov 12, 2019

Since 1990, November has been recognized as Native American Heritage Month to recognize the contributions Native Americans have made to society and celebrate the community’s culture. However when it comes to the workplace, Native Americans face one of the highest rates of unemployment, 7.8%, and about one third of Native Americans say they’ve faced discrimination when seeking jobs. To combat these issues, there are numerous organizations that are dedicated to uplifting Native American professionals across a wide variety of industries. From mentorship and networking opportunities, to annual professional conferences, these organizations provide plenty of events and resources. This Native American Heritage Month we wanted to highlight organizations that are led by Native individuals, and work to support the Native American community. Whether you’re a company looking to forge partnerships for recruitment purposes or you’re a Native American professional looking to get involved, these organizations should be on your radar.

The Top Reasons College Graduates Accept Job Offers

Kate Beckman

Sep 25, 2019

What motivates a new graduate to accept a job offer? With levels of student debt and the cost-of-living in major cities climbing, one might think that money would be the main motivator for young people starting out their careers. However, today’s top graduates are making their professional decisions based on factors like career growth opportunities and company culture, rather than compensation alone.

Nearly Two-Thirds of Graduates From The Class of 2019 Had Multiple Job Offers to Choose From

Kate Beckman

Sep 25, 2019

While many graduating seniors still worry about hearing back from the company of their dreams and standing out from other applicants, today’s entry-level candidates are enjoying a strong job market that allows them to be more selective about where they apply and ultimately work.

Microsoft’s Summer Interns Produced a Must-See Musical Number Celebrating Diversity, Inclusion, and Thinking Big

Kate Beckman

Sep 11, 2019

Microsoft’s summer class of interns decided to look beyond their job description this year and take their appreciation for the company to the next level. Over eight weeks, 150 interns and full-time employees created a full-out musical number that takes viewers through the history of the company, starting with Bill Gates as a young visionary. The whole concept was thought up by interns and executed on a completely voluntary basis, including working on mornings, weekends, and nights on top of their regular schedule.

10 Companies That Embrace Video In Their Recruitment Marketing Strategies

Kate Beckman

Sep 09, 2019

If a picture's worth a thousand words, a video is worth well more than that. And when it comes to engaging with a new generation of talent, using video to showcase your company's culture and value propositions can be a smart way to inform prospective employees about what makes your company great. While there are a ton of awesome recruitment marketing videos out there, some companies have developed a standout strategy to use video to their advantage. These companies have embraced video, effectively incorporating it into their careers page and other platforms. Looking for some inspiration on how to use video to your advantage? Here are some of our favorite approaches:

This Is When Gen Z Candidates Begin Their Job Search

Kate Beckman

Sep 04, 2019

Even with the thriving job market, sensible Gen Z’ers aren’t procrastinating when it comes to their job search. In our recent survey of over 1,100 graduates* from the class of 2019, 51% of our Class of 2019 respondents began their job search in or prior to October 2018, with the bulk of respondents selecting “August 2018” as the start of their job search. There’s a small spike of candidates that begin their search in January, and overall, 20% of Gen Z’ers began their search between January 2019 and March 2019. 20% of respondents waited until April, May or June to begin their job search.

The Gender Pay Gap Starts at the Entry Level and Affects Graduates From All Universities, Data Shows

Kate Beckman

Aug 27, 2019

We’ve all heard the statistic – on average, women earn 80% of what men earn annually.

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5 Facts to Know about Hispanic-Serving Institutions

The Importance of Staying Connected with Gen Z Candidates After They Accept an Offer

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7 Unique and Engaging Careers Pages To Inspire Your Recruitment Marketing

5 Ways to Encourage New Grads To Relocate For Your Job Opportunity

8 Organizations Committed to Supporting Native American Professionals

The Top Reasons College Graduates Accept Job Offers

Nearly Two-Thirds of Graduates From The Class of 2019 Had Multiple Job Offers to Choose From

Microsoft’s Summer Interns Produced a Must-See Musical Number Celebrating Diversity, Inclusion, and Thinking Big

10 Companies That Embrace Video In Their Recruitment Marketing Strategies

This Is When Gen Z Candidates Begin Their Job Search

The Gender Pay Gap Starts at the Entry Level and Affects Graduates From All Universities, Data Shows

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