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As the labor market continues to tighten, competition for top talent is increasingly fierce. Creating a clear and concise job description is a must if you want to ensure that you are reaching the right job seekers. However, you also need to be highly aware of the language you use when creating these descriptions.

With a new generation entering the workforce, the rise in remote work, and innovative technologies reaching mainstream adoption, the landscape of work is changing at a rapid pace. For talent acquisition professionals, it’s more important than ever to stay on top of the trends that are shaping the recruitment and retention of talented candidates. We rounded up 4 essential facts and figures that should be on the radar of every employer concerned about building a better workforce:

As tuition costs continue to increase across the country, some young Americans are choosing to opt out of college. According to Inc., tuition has increased over 150% since 1978, and, since 2004, there’s been a 74% increase in student debt. In the same Inc. article, it was reported that 75% of Generation Z believes that there are other ways to receive a good education than college. With coding bootcamps and free online learning tools, it’s becoming increasingly likely that the most talented candidates won’t always be found on college campuses.

Looking for a way to innovate your recruiting process? Try reworking the interview stage. This can be useful for attracting diverse talent, creating a more even playing field, and testing candidates' skills in new or different areas, among other benefits. According to LinkedIn’s Global Recruiting Trends 2018 report, 63% of recruiters surveyed agree that traditional interviews fail at truly assessing candidates soft skills like teamwork and flexibility. And 42% of recruiters surveyed believe that traditional interviews feed into the bias of the interviewers. Switching up the interview process can not only lead to a more enjoyable experience for the candidate, but will ultimately help bring on better talent. Here are a few companies that utilize unique tactics to create a more dynamic interview process.

In today’s job market, it’s essential to recruit candidates that will not only excel in a role, but thrive in your company’s culture.

Evaluating entry-level candidates for a role requires a different approach than evaluating candidates with several years of experience. While mid-level candidates have previous employment experience, entry-level candidates often lack full-time experience, leaving you to evaluate their potential from their internships, on-campus involvement, and often, GPA.

Chances are if you’re a recruiter, hiring manager, or HR professional, you do your best to stay on top of the trends and best practices in hiring and talent management. You may already have a list of resources that help you stay up-to-date, but we’re here to expand your reading list with 11 blogs and websites that offer everything from actionable tips to high-level research on talent acquisition and the future of work. Read on for our top recommendations and what to expect from each site:

There are countless studies and reports on what Generation Z wants out of a career – professional development opportunities, great company culture, and corporate social responsibility initiatives, to name a few. But which companies – and industries – does Generation Z want to work for the most? We rounded up to the top surveys, studies, and reports that claim to uncover which industries and companies may see an influx of Gen Z employees in the coming years. Be sure to bookmark this link as we’ll continuously update as more studies and reports are published.

If you’re a recruiter, hiring manager, or HR professional in the campus recruiting or entry-level space, chances are you’ve heard the term “Generation Z” recently. The post-millennial generation has been slowly stepping into the spotlight for several years now, but their entrance into the professional world has led to an explosion of whitepapers, articles, and conversation about how best to prepare for the newest generation of entry-level talent. With all of the resources available on Gen Z, it can feel overwhelming to find a high-level view of Gen Z and their place in the workforce – so we put together the top five things employers should know about this generation. If you’re just starting your research on what to expect when Gen Z employees enter your office, here are five facts to build a foundational knowledge on Gen Z as you continue your research on the youngest employees in the workforce: