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We’re Excited to Announce Free Access to Our Platform for Universities
Sep 17, 2026
The class of 2026 is entering one of the most difficult job markets in recent memory. Unemployment among recent college graduates has climbed to 5.7%, a three-year high, while underemployment sits at 41.5%. Junior-level job postings fell 7% last year even as senior-level openings grew, and AI is quietly making the entry-level roles where graduates traditionally get their start increasingly scarce. For the first time in decades, the job-finding rate for young college graduates has converged with that of high school graduates. The college credential, once a near-guarantee of a smoother path into the workforce, no longer carries the certainty it once did.
Expanding the Future of Hiring: RippleMatch Joins JobGet
May 28, 2026
Today, I’m excited to share the news that RippleMatch is joining JobGet.
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The Biggest Branding Challenges Companies Are Facing Today
Most companies are aware that building a strong employer brand is critical for educating potential employees on what their organization does and values, and for existing employees who are helping to shape the community they have built and are looking to grow. But as we’ve shifted from a hot market to one marked by economic uncertainty and tightening budgets, organizations today are questioning whether it's the right time to amplify their branding efforts, or pull back on related expenses.
Candidates’ Attitudes Toward Reneges Remain Unchanged Despite Economic Cooldown
Despite moving away from the candidate-driven market we experienced in 2021 and early 2022, candidates today are unwavering in their liberal attitude toward reneges. In fact, some may be even more likely to rescind their offers this year.
Gen Z Candidates Are Confident About Finding a Good Job or Internship This Fall — But Some More Than Others
While late 2021 and the start of 2022 saw a candidate-driven market, recent layoffs and an economic cool down could spell trouble for candidates this recruiting season. However, when we asked students in August about their internship and job searches heading into the fall, it was clear that an uncertain future had little effect on their confidence in finding a good position this year. But some are more confident than others.
Outstanding Leader - Nicole Furnia of ABB
RippleMatch is proud to recognize Nicole Furnia, the Director of University Relations, Early Career and Employer Branding - US & Americas at ABB, as an Outstanding Leader in the Campus Recruiting Community!
Grace Hopper Celebration: How to Make the Most of Your Time as an Early Career Recruitment Team
Grace Hopper Celebration (GHC), the largest annual conference for women in tech, is a great way for recruiters to connect with a large number of passionate candidates from across the globe, build their brand and grow a strong pipeline of female talent for in-demand roles, and make real progress on their Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) efforts. And that includes reaching thousands of early career professionals.
6 Ways to Supercharge Your Early Career Recruiting This Fall
The talent acquisition community has come a long way in just the past few years. In fall 2020, recruiters' main focus was how they could continue to connect with candidates as campuses remained closed, and travel restricted. One year later, talent teams found themselves trying to strike the right balance between in-person and virtual recruiting, and to meet the needs of a new generation of workers whose values have been reshaped by a global health crisis.
Rockstar Recruiter — Molly Waltner of Dell Technologies
RippleMatch is proud to recognize Molly Waltner, University Relations Recruiter at Dell Technologies, as a Rockstar Recruiter in the Campus Recruiting Community!
Early Career Talent Teams Talk Recruitment Challenges & Strategies for Fall 2022
The effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on talent acquisition teams was widespread. As campuses closed their doors to students, recruiters were forced to find new ways of connecting with candidates. Plus, with candidates in the driver’s seat, recruiters found themselves scrambling to gain the attention of early career professionals and competing with similar companies for the same pool of talent.
Rockstar Recruiter — Krystal McIntosh of Paylocity
RippleMatch is proud to recognize Krystal McIntosh, Early Career Talent Acquisition Partner at Paylocity, as a Rockstar Recruiter in the Campus Recruiting Community!
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