The Average Entry-Level Salary and Intern Compensation of 2024
Nov 13, 2024
In 2024, early-career salary expectations are influenced by the competitive landscape and Gen Z’s priorities. According to the RippleMatch 2024 Salary Benchmarking Report (available to download for free here), competitive compensation is a top priority for Gen Z talent, many of whom value financial growth potential over other job attributes. This report provides a comprehensive breakdown of salary data across fields, industries, and job functions, with particular insights into the expectations and realities of entry-level roles and internships.
How to Write a Job Description That Appeals to Gen Z Candidates
Nov 07, 2024
Generation Z is now the dominant entry-level cohort, reshaping early career recruitment with new expectations and behaviors. Unlike previous generations, Gen Z candidates often rely solely on the job description to decide whether to apply, with limited additional research into the company beforehand. Recent data collected by RippleMatch shows that 69% of Gen Z candidates read the full job description before applying, but don't seek out further details on the organization until later stages. This makes job descriptions critical real estate for communicating essential information, as they’re often the only impression a candidate will get before deciding to apply.
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13 Interview Questions To Ask Entry-Level Candidates
Regardless of a candidate’s experience level, the interview is an important part of the hiring process. But when hiring entry-level candidates with little to no professional experience, the interview becomes a driving factor in determining if a candidate is right for the job, especially if it’s a non-technical position. While many candidates will have internship experience, an academic track record, and extracurricular involvement at their college or university, the lack of full-time experience makes it tricky to use the standard slate of interview questions. Instead of relying on questions that probe a candidate’s work experience to predict how they will perform in a role, the interviewer has to get creative with questions to assess a candidate’s motivations, communication skills, approach to problem-solving, and potential.
4 Tips for Recruiting at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs)
Every year, thousands of college students graduate from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) with the hopes of diving headfirst into some of the nation’s leading industries. According to the U.S. Department of Education, there are over 220,000 students enrolled at HBCUs from 107 institutions, around half of which are made up of public colleges and universities. It is reported that today, of all Black and African American students who earn bachelor’s degrees, 22 percent of them come out of HBCUs.
How Employers Can Make the Most of Campus Career Fairs
Despite the growing prevalence of campus recruiting technology and innovative campus events, career fairs are not going away any time soon. For employers that hire large numbers of entry-level employees, careers fairs can be a great way to meet and engage with hundreds of potential candidates in the span of just a few hours. But with travel, accommodations, and physical materials, committing to career fairs at a dozen campuses can be costly and time-intensive. That means it’s essential to make the most of your time at campus career fairs, from preparing high-impact handouts to investing in efficient processes. To maximize the value of a career fair and stand out to talented candidates, check out these best practices before heading to campus.
Assessments in Hiring: How and When to Use Them
You’ve read through a candidate’s resume and cover letter. You may have even conducted the first (or second) interview to get an idea of whether they would be a good fit for the team. But how do you gain a more holistic view of their qualifications for the job? Using a pre-employment assessment in the hiring process could be the best solution for your company, especially when hiring in the early-career space.
5 Perks and Benefits To Offer Your Gen Z Employees
Generation Z college students are graduating into one of the best job markets in years, which means companies across all industries are amping up their traditional compensation and benefits packages to attract talented candidates. Many firms and employers are offering unique perks and benefits designed to cater to Gen Z that go beyond traditional health benefits and compensation. However, not all benefits are created equal and there are some that are especially suited to the Gen Z crowd. So which perks and benefits should you invest in to attract Gen Z talent?
5 Stats That Show Just How Competitive The Current Labor Market Is
We’ve heard about instances of “candidate ghosting,” and employers are constantly being told that this is the tightest labor market seen in years. But just how competitive is the current labor market, and how does it affect day-to-day recruitment operations? To help you understand how your current recruitment strategy fits into the bigger economic picture, we rounded up the most compelling stats that showcase just how tight today’s labor market really is and what it means for talent acquisition professionals.
4 Ways Your Hiring Process Should Set Entry-Level Employees Up For Success
From job descriptions to onboarding, there are several steps to designing an effective hiring process. But designing a hiring process for entry-level candidates comes with unique challenges and requires an extra level of consideration.
5 Innovative Ways to Recruit On Campus
Today’s college students are graduating into one of the best job markets in years, reports show. 65% of employers intend to hire recent college graduates in 2019 according to a recent CareerBuilder survey, and a 2019 NACE Job Outlook Survey found that employers plan to hire 16.6% more new graduates from the Class of 2019 than they did from the Class of 2018 for positions in the United States.
SMS Recruiting: Should You Be Texting Job Candidates?
With today’s low unemployment rate and the emergence of employee ghosting, it’s never been harder to fill job openings quickly and efficiently. Communication, as always, remains the key to nudging candidates down the hiring funnel—but email and phone tag can make getting in contact a struggle.
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