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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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5 Ways to Prevent Candidate Ghosting
RippleMatch
One of the major recruitment trends to watch out for in 2020 is the recent phenomenon of “candidate ghosting.” “Ghosting” refers to suddenly losing contact with a candidate with whom you had been previously corresponding, and it can happen at any stage of the recruitment process. In fact, research from Randstad found that 43% of Gen Z candidates had accepted a job, but reneged on their offer before their first day. In other words, they “ghosted” their future employer in order to accept a different job or pursue a different path.
8 University Recruiting Professionals Share Their Expert Tips For Making the Most of a Campus Visit
Kate Beckman
In today’s talent acquisition landscape, campus visits remain an essential tool in the arsenal of many university recruiting teams. Even with the emergence of new recruitment technologies, companies still recognize the value of meeting students face-to-face, strengthening employer brand, and continuing relationships with career centers.
9 Companies With An Innovative Approach To Early-Career Recruiting
Kate Beckman
Check out our most recent list for 50 innovative companies with unique campus recruiting strategies in 2023 here.
How BMO Financial Group Is Using a Campus Influencer Program To Win Over Gen Z Talent
Kate Beckman
Today’s college students grew up with an endless supply of information at their fingertips. From social media to search engines, Generation Z has been wading through a stream of information since they could access the internet. As a result, they have developed intuitive filters to screen for what they do and don’t want to consume. With this selective focus, how can companies break through the noise and stand out to this generation?
4 University Recruitment Trends to Watch in 2020
Kate Beckman
Today’s college graduates are entering a workforce nearly unrecognizable from the start of the previous decade. A booming economy and a high demand for hard and soft skills have given Gen Z an advantageous entrance into the workforce, flipping the script on what it takes to recruit top entry-level candidates. Unlike previous years, employers no longer have their pick of any candidate, and entry-level candidates are more often dictating what a positive candidate experience looks like to them. Understanding what this generation wants out of their career and their interactions with a company is paramount to building meaningful relationships with these candidates.
4 Ideas for Early Talent Identification and Engagement
Kate Beckman
Most of us know that procrastination never pays off. So when it comes to university recruiting, proactively engaging with and identifying talent can pay dividends when it comes to hiring for your entry-level roles.
7 Unique and Engaging Careers Pages To Inspire Your Recruitment Marketing
Kate Beckman
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.
8 Best Practices To Recruit and Retain Military Talent
RippleMatch
Each year, more than 200,000 servicemen and women separate from active duty in the U.S. military. These highly-trained individuals are a rich source of diversity and leadership as they enter the civilian workforce, and are a great asset to the companies they join following their service. To better recruit and retain military talent, keep these eight best practices in mind when forming your talent acquisition strategies.
4 Areas of the Hiring Process That Are Most Susceptible to Unconscious Bias
RippleMatch
In today’s hiring landscape, most companies have a plan to recruit diverse talent. A recent survey by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) survey showed 57% of companies claim to have plans to recruit diverse talent in 2019, and a survey of employers through the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) found that 88% of surveyed companies have formal diversity recruiting initiatives. However, even with good intentions and formalized initiatives, unconscious bias can creep into the process and hinder efforts to recruit a truly diverse workforce – especially if the existing team doing the hiring is mostly homogenous.
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