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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.

Need help understanding Gen Z? Download our quick fact sheet on key Gen Z stats, download our Salary Benchmarking Guide to understand how to offer competitive compensation, or request a demo of RippleMatch to find out how we can connect you with top Gen Z talent.

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How COVID Has Shifted the Importance of Professional Development to Gen Z
RippleMatch
For Gen Z college students, the importance of learning and growth doesn’t stop after graduation. In fact, a RippleMatch survey from 2018 found that professional development was the top priority for Gen Z job-seekers at the time. But as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to challenge both educational and professional norms, has Gen Z candidates’ focus on professional development during the job search changed?
What Gen Z Expects From Candidate Experience in the Era of COVID-19
RippleMatch
As the competition for entry-level talent continues to intensify and the pandemic ebbs and flows, candidate experience can be the difference between hiring your next superstar or losing out to a competitor. Our latest report focusing on what Gen Z wants at work uncovers new insights on this generation’s top priorities during the interview and hiring process — including where they are looking for jobs, how they prefer to communicate with prospective employers, and what main factors contribute to a positive candidate experience.
The Top Reasons Early Career Candidates Are Willing to Relocate For A Job
RippleMatch
Over the past several years, job candidates have been increasingly less likely to move in order to accept a new job. In fact, the percentage of job seekers relocating for a job in 2019 was only 10%, the lowest it had ever been. And with the COVID-19 pandemic normalizing remote work and shifting job seekers’ priorities, recruiters may be facing additional challenges in attracting job candidates who are willing to relocate for a job with an on-site requirement.
For Gen Z, The Future of Work is Flexibility
RippleMatch
Nearly two years after the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, the workplace is continuing to evolve, especially when it comes to remote vs. on-site environments. While some companies have fully returned to an office setting, others have implemented hybrid schedules or instituted indefinite or permanent work-from-home policies.
Compensation is a Top Priority for the COVID-Era Gen Z Job Seeker
RippleMatch
Changing priorities for Gen Z since the beginning of the pandemic have caused students to focus on compensation during their job search. In our latest report on what current Gen Z candidates are looking for in the workplace, we found that compensation was a major factor in everything from the overall reasons students would choose a job, to why they would renege on a job offer, to why they’d consider relocating for a job. Here are some of the key insights we uncovered related to compensation and the Gen Z job seeker.
What Generation Z Wants at Work in the Era of COVID-19
RippleMatch
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought about massive changes in the way we live and work. But what does that mean for the newest generation of employees, who are just entering the workforce for the first time?
20 Talent Professionals Share Why They're Thankful To Work in Campus Recruiting
RippleMatch
Early career hiring wouldn't be the same without the hardworking talent professionals helping students land awesome opportunities. And we are so grateful for the early career recruiting teams who have decided to invest in the future of talent by partnering with RippleMatch. That’s why we designated November as Customer Appreciation Month.
The Top Schools to Find Great Technical Talent
RippleMatch
It’s a challenge many organizations face: finding and hiring top tech talent. In a competitive job market where candidates have numerous options, it can be even more difficult to fill your highest-priority roles. If you’re struggling to find great technical talent at the early career level, it’s important that you re-evaluate your recruitment methods to determine if you’re missing opportunities to connect with great candidates.
Creative Sourcing Strategies: Actionable Advice for Tackling Hard-to-Fill Roles and Programs
RippleMatch
Almost every recruiter is faced with the challenge of filling challenging positions or programs. Unlike those positions where you have dozens of qualified applicants and your biggest struggle is deciding who to advance among a number of great candidates, these roles might receive few applicants each season. Or perhaps you receive hundreds of applications, but very few candidates fit the requirements of the role. What do you do when you have a role you just can’t fill?
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