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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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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?
Program Innovator Spotlight: Miriam Menon, University Relations Lead, Getinge
Kate Beckman
Our team at RippleMatch is thrilled to highlight Miriam Menon, The University Relations Lead at Getinge, as an exceptional Program Innovator in our Campus Recruiting Community! Miriam has attended numerous RippleMatch events and webinars, where she continuously makes an impression. She is always the first to speak up, pose a thoughtful question, or raise a point that makes all of us think. When we ask for feedback or suggestions from members of our community, Miriam is happy to engage with us and make OUR programming better and more relevant–which isn’t surprising, since she’s done that with all of the Campus Recruiting programs she’s worked on.
Outstanding Leader Spotlight: Jenny Hofler—Director, Early Career Talent Programs, Global TA, MetLife
Kate Beckman
Jenny Hofler is an outstanding leader wherever she goes, whether that’s in her role as Director of Early Career Talent Programs, Global TA at MetLife, or as a powerful thought leader on LinkedIn and at recruitment events. She is a self-described passionate advocate of early-in-career-talent, especially the intern and analyst population, who are vital to the success of her company. She is currently responsible for MetLife’s University Recruiting initiatives from a Talent Acquisition perspective, and the program management and delivery of the MetLife Technical University (MTU) 10-week Summer Internship Program. She has worked in the campus recruiting space for over a decade, and has found the career to be extremely rewarding. Jenny especially loves supporting candidates in their career journeys and building and sustaining relationships.
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.
D&I Champion Spotlight : William Chichester III, Peloton
Kate Beckman
William, the Global Head of Early Career Talent at Peloton, is incredibly passionate about diversity within early career recruitment. His commitment to D&I extends beyond university recruiting and into his own team, life, and extracurricular pursuits. A University of Virginia alumni, he was a first generation college student who began achieving big goals and setting the foundation for a successful career early on. William lived on The Lawn at UVA, an honor reserved for just 100 students from an undergrad population of over 13,000. He was a member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., 100 Black Men of America, and an alumni spokesman of the Sallie Mae Fund’s Kids2College Program.
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