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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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10 Companies That Embrace Video In Their Recruitment Marketing Strategies

Kate Beckman

Sep 09, 2019

If a picture's worth a thousand words, a video is worth well more than that. And when it comes to engaging with a new generation of talent, using video to showcase your company's culture and value propositions can be a smart way to inform prospective employees about what makes your company great. While there are a ton of awesome recruitment marketing videos out there, some companies have developed a standout strategy to use video to their advantage. These companies have embraced video, effectively incorporating it into their careers page and other platforms. Looking for some inspiration on how to use video to your advantage? Here are some of our favorite approaches:

5 Subtle Ways You’re Harming Your Diversity Recruiting Efforts At the Entry Level

RippleMatch

Sep 08, 2019

In today’s employment landscape, many companies have gotten serious about reducing bias and creating an inclusive hiring process that allows candidates from all backgrounds to succeed.

How To Host a Successful Onsite Recruitment Event for Entry-Level Candidates

RippleMatch

Sep 05, 2019

For companies located in a big city or companies that recruit from local colleges, hosting an onsite recruitment event can be a great way to get candidates excited about the office and offer the opportunity to meet potential future coworkers. A well-organized event can propel your company to the top of college graduates’ preferred list of employers. Conversely, a poorly-run event can backfire for an employer’s brand and keep the best candidates away. So how can your company put together a successful onsite recruitment event, from planning, to marketing, to execution? Follow these important steps.

This Is When Gen Z Candidates Begin Their Job Search

Kate Beckman

Sep 04, 2019

Even with the thriving job market, sensible Gen Z’ers aren’t procrastinating when it comes to their job search. In our recent survey of over 1,100 graduates* from the class of 2019, 51% of our Class of 2019 respondents began their job search in or prior to October 2018, with the bulk of respondents selecting “August 2018” as the start of their job search. There’s a small spike of candidates that begin their search in January, and overall, 20% of Gen Z’ers began their search between January 2019 and March 2019. 20% of respondents waited until April, May or June to begin their job search.

7 Hiring Metrics You Should Be Tracking at the Entry Level

RippleMatch

Aug 30, 2019

Hiring any new team member is an investment. But hiring entry-level employees who often require additional training and adjustment periods is its own category, and there are specific entry-level hiring metrics that every talent team should be tracking.

The Gender Pay Gap Starts at the Entry Level and Affects Graduates From All Universities, Data Shows

Kate Beckman

Aug 27, 2019

We’ve all heard the statistic – on average, women earn 80% of what men earn annually.

Only 6% of Gen Z Job Seekers Feel Prepared to Negotiate for Better Compensation

Kate Beckman

Aug 27, 2019

Negotiating for a higher salary can make even the most seasoned professionals feel uncomfortable. So it’s no wonder that most entry-level candidates feel unprepared to negotiate for a better compensation package when evaluating a job offer.

6 Professional Development Programs To Offer Your Gen Z Employees

RippleMatch

Aug 22, 2019

Professional development is one of the major perks and benefits that today’s young employees are looking for when searching for a job. In fact, Gen Z employees value professional development opportunities even more than other factors like compensation and company prestige, making learning & development programs an essential component to attracting and retaining Gen Z talent. But with so many types of programs to choose from, where do you begin? We recommend implementing a variety of professional development programs that combine formal and informal learning, as well as options that can be completed on the employees’ own time or as part of the regular workday. Take your professional development programs to the next level with these six suggestions, tailored to the needs of Gen Z.

6 Unique Ways to Source Top Entry-Level Talent

RippleMatch

Aug 21, 2019

Summer may be coming to an end, but peak campus recruitment season for most companies is just beginning. There is a lot of advice out there about how to recruit new employees on college campuses, including career fairs, coffee chats, and student referrals. But what about some fresh ideas for finding standout entry-level talent? Here are some new strategies you might want to incorporate into your fall recruitment plan for college students and recent graduates.

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5 Facts to Know about Hispanic-Serving Institutions

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

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10 Companies That Embrace Video In Their Recruitment Marketing Strategies

5 Subtle Ways You’re Harming Your Diversity Recruiting Efforts At the Entry Level

How To Host a Successful Onsite Recruitment Event for Entry-Level Candidates

This Is When Gen Z Candidates Begin Their Job Search

7 Hiring Metrics You Should Be Tracking at the Entry Level

The Gender Pay Gap Starts at the Entry Level and Affects Graduates From All Universities, Data Shows

Only 6% of Gen Z Job Seekers Feel Prepared to Negotiate for Better Compensation

6 Professional Development Programs To Offer Your Gen Z Employees

6 Unique Ways to Source Top Entry-Level Talent

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