RippleMatch Product Pulse Newsletter: July Edition
Jul 31, 2024
Welcome to the RippleMatch Product Pulse, your monthly hub to learn about the products & features we’ve released to help you make the most of our platform.
Highlights this month include:
Highlights this month include:
- Interview Scheduling: Easily coordinate interviews within RippleMatch.
- Candidate Activity Feed: Get visibility into each candidate's journey in your hiring process.
- AI Chat Filter: Quickly find the best candidates for you with natural language prompts.
- Updates to our Communities product: New Themes and Templates that help you save time and own your brand identity.
Learn more about these features and other recent releases below!
3 Impactful Ways University Recruitment Teams Can Prepare For The 2024 Fall Season
Jul 19, 2024
The landscape of recruitment is always changing – are you ready for the latest challenges fall recruitment has for you? To help you prepare, we’ve identified 4 key areas to focus on to ensure you have a smooth and successful season, informed by recent data collected from hundreds of recruiters, thousands of Gen Z candidates, and thousands of data points pulled from user behavior on the RippleMatch platform.
For a more in-depth analysis at each of these areas, you can download our full Fall Readiness Guide here!
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12 Articles HR and Talent Teams Should Be Reading Right Now
The death of yet another unarmed Black man – George Floyd – at the hands of a white police officer has sparked national outrage. As protests continue nationwide, millions of Americans are affirming that Black lives matter and are demanding change. Companies are also adding their voice to the conversation by releasing public statements that they stand with the Black community and are committed to contributing to meaningful change.
4 Tips to Make Remote Work Inclusive for Neurodiverse Employees
Since the novel coronavirus began its spread throughout the U.S., many folks, including neurodiverse and disabled employees, have been advised to work from home. For many first-time remote employees and managers, there’s been an adjustment period to adapt to group video calls and altered meeting structures. With the spike in remote work, there’s no shortage of tips on how to maximize the productivity and success of remote work. But just like in the office, managers should be proactive about ensuring the working environment is inclusive for all employees.
How Students Feel About Internship Programs and Entry-Level Roles Taking Place Remotely
Most college students have spent the last few months of the semester finishing their classes online. Now, many of them will be launching their careers from behind a computer screen, too. According to the Navigating Entry-level Jobs & Internships During COVID-19 report released by RippleMatch last month, 46% of students said that their entry-level job or internship would be starting remotely. For most students, the switch to a remote work environment has not had a significant impact on their excitement about a new job.
What Companies Did Right and Wrong When Canceling Summer Internship Programs, According to Would-Be Interns
COVID-19 has dramatically shifted college students’ summer plans, especially those who were planning to embark on internship programs. In early April, RippleMatch conducted a survey of 2,210 college students to learn the status of internship programs and entry-level positions that were slated to begin at the end of the academic year. Of the respondents who had secured an internship, 12% reported that their program had been canceled. However, most of these students had a nuanced take on the situation, especially how the change in plans affected their opinions of their would-be employers.
How Companies’ Handling of Their Commitments To Entry-Level Employees and Interns in Wake of COVID-19 is Influencing Student Brand Perception
College students who, a few months ago, had secured a job or summer internship are now faced with a vastly changed world. The advent of COVID-19 means that students are beginning their careers with delayed start dates, remote work, or the disappointment of having their programs canceled. RippleMatch recently surveyed 2,210 college students to learn not only how their professional plans have changed, but also to understand the impact of how Gen Z now perceives their future or would-be employers based on the decisions companies made regarding commitments to jobs and summer internships.
What’s Happening to Internship Programs and Full-Time Roles in Wake of COVID-19
Mid-May typically marks the start of a new influx of entry-level employees and interns into the workforce. But in the wake of COVID-19, students’ professional plans have been subject to delayed starts, a transition to remote work, or cancellation altogether. In early April, RippleMatch conducted a survey of 2,210 college students across 367 universities to determine the status of internship programs and full-time roles for today’s college graduates, as well as how these statuses vary by industry.
7 Tips For Managing First-Time Remote Employees
In the wake of the novel coronavirus epidemic, companies have largely shifted their workforce to working out of office. Veteran remote employees need little training and monitoring; they're used to working remote. On the other hand, many employees are working from home for the first time, including entry-level employees and interns.
Most Students Are Applying for Roles Outside of Their Preferred Job Type and Industry To Find a Job During COVID-19
During graduation season last year, it was a job seeker’s market. In fact, RippleMatch data found that nearly two-thirds of the Class of 2019 received multiple job offers. But the situation for the Class of 2020 looks very different. Due to COVID-19, the job market has turned and graduating seniors are having a more difficult time finding employment.
What College Students Are Prioritizing When Searching For a Job During COVID-19
Over the past few years, RippleMatch research has consistently found that Gen Z college students prioritize professional development significantly more than other factors when choosing a job. However, the advent of COVID-19 has complicated the job search process for both candidates and employers. To learn if candidate priorities have changed over the past few months, RippleMatch surveyed 2,210 college students for the Navigating Entry-level Jobs & Internships During COVID-19 report. Despite the recent upheaval in the job market, candidate priorities have not changed as much as might be expected.
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