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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.

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25 Virtual Recruitment Event Ideas

Kate Beckman

Apr 06, 2021

Learn more about how to execute a successful recruitment events strategy via our guide, "100 Events & How to Do Them."

Summer 2021 Internships: Virtual, Hybrid, or In-Person?

RippleMatch

Apr 05, 2021

When the coronavirus pandemic upended daily life in 2020, the way we work changed almost overnight. Many employees began working from home, originally expecting to return to the office within a few weeks. As it became clear that remote work would continue indefinitely, companies were forced to make decisions about their summer internships. According to NACE, the National Association of Colleges and Employers, more than 1 in 5 companies cancelled their internships entirely in 2020. Of those who held summer internships, 70% conducted them virtually or in an otherwise adapted setting. We found very similar results in a recent survey of campus recruiters.

15 Companies Investing in an Efficient and Enjoyable Candidate Experience

Kate Beckman

Apr 02, 2021

Even in a job market favoring employers, there’s no room for companies to deliver a poor candidate experience. Besides missing out on great candidates, a bad candidate experience reflects negatively on your company, and can result in poor reviews on career sites like Glassdoor. Even if a candidate isn’t the right fit for a position, they should still come away from the interviewing process with a positive view of the company and feel like their time, energy, and effort was valued. It’s also important to think of the long-term implications of a bad experience, as studies show that companies lose a significant portion of customers and revenue over negative candidate experiences.

Tips for Hosting Virtual Internship Programs in 2021

RippleMatch

Mar 22, 2021

In 2020, many companies were forced to host their internships virtually, with little time to plan. The ability of university teams to adapt in-person programs in as little as a few months or even weeks was impressive, but many lessons were learned from the hastily-formed programs.

How to Leverage Diverse Partnerships to Connect With Top Black Talent

RippleMatch

Mar 09, 2021

Now, more than ever, companies understand the importance of building diverse teams. However, Black workers remain underrepresented in the fastest growing markets and industries. Almost half of Black private-sector employees work in low-salary industries like retail, food service, or healthcare, which have the highest share of workers making under $30,000. Conversely, Black workers are underrepresented in high-growth and high-paying industries like financial services, information technology, and professional services. Even in industries with high representation, like retail, Black employees are rarely represented at the executive level.

How (and Why) You Should Make ‘Job Security’ Part of Your Recruitment Marketing

RippleMatch

Mar 09, 2021

This year’s graduates face challenges they never could have imagined when they entered college. The unexpected emergence of COVID-19 led to decreased employment rates, changes to work environments (largely a shift to remote work), and new hiring practices. Now, with the end of the school year just around the corner, juniors and seniors continue to face an uncertain academic and professional future.

6 Ideas To Build Community During A Remote Internship

RippleMatch

Mar 08, 2021

Internships are about so much more than work. They’re also an invaluable opportunity for potential future candidates to get a feel for company culture, colleagues and build a sense of community with their fellow interns. But shifting to a remote internship can make building those same relationships more difficult. In fact, in a RippleMatch survey of over 1,000 college juniors and seniors from 235 schools, only 44% of students rated community-building with peers as a positive experience during their remote internship.

6 Things We Know About How Generation Z Communicates in the Workplace in the Era of COVID-19

RippleMatch

Mar 04, 2021

Tech-savvy, independent, and impact-focused are a few of the descriptors that come to mind when thinking about Gen Z. But changes brought about by COVID-19 means there are many new things for managers and campus recruiters to learn about this generation. One major facet is understanding how Gen Z communicates in the workplace -- especially a remote one.

6 Ways To Refresh Your Recruitment Marketing To Appeal To Generation Z

RippleMatch

Feb 15, 2021

When shelter-in-place orders went into effect at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, employers were forced to pivot to a fully virtual recruitment strategy. Nearly a year later, many workplaces and universities have remained remote and job seekers’ priorities have changed. Now that we’re well into 2021, how well does your current approach to recruitment marketing address the needs of Gen Z candidates in the COVID-19 era?

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Insights

5 Facts to Know about Hispanic-Serving Institutions

The Importance of Staying Connected with Gen Z Candidates After They Accept an Offer

All Articles

25 Virtual Recruitment Event Ideas

Summer 2021 Internships: Virtual, Hybrid, or In-Person?

15 Companies Investing in an Efficient and Enjoyable Candidate Experience

Tips for Hosting Virtual Internship Programs in 2021

How to Leverage Diverse Partnerships to Connect With Top Black Talent

How (and Why) You Should Make ‘Job Security’ Part of Your Recruitment Marketing

6 Ideas To Build Community During A Remote Internship

6 Things We Know About How Generation Z Communicates in the Workplace in the Era of COVID-19

6 Ways To Refresh Your Recruitment Marketing To Appeal To Generation Z

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