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How to Prevent Candidates from Reneging After Accepting an Offer
Mar 24, 2025

In today’s hiring landscape, securing an offer acceptance doesn’t mean your job is done. With 60% of Gen Z candidates continuing to passively search for roles after accepting an offer and a number of employers reporting that candidates are reneging on offers, employers must think strategically about how to reduce post-offer fallout—and it starts well before a candidate’s first day.

Creative Sourcing Strategies: Actionable Advice for Tackling Hard-to-Fill Roles and Programs
Mar 13, 2025

Every recruiter knows the frustration of a hard-to-fill role. Unlike high-demand positions where you’re choosing between dozens of qualified candidates, these roles either receive very few applicants or an overwhelming number of unqualified ones. Whether it’s a niche skill set, lack of candidate awareness, or low interest, the question remains the same: What do you do when you have a role you just can’t fill?

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4 Tips for Recruiting at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs)
RippleMatch
Every year, thousands of college students graduate from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) with the hopes of diving headfirst into some of the nation’s leading industries. According to the U.S. Department of Education, there are over 220,000 students enrolled at HBCUs from 107 institutions, around half of which are made up of public colleges and universities. It is reported that today, of all Black and African American students who earn bachelor’s degrees, 22 percent of them come out of HBCUs.
The Top 10 Universities to Find Entry-Level Sales Talent, According To Recruiters
Kate Beckman
According to a LinkedIn Emerging Jobs Report, Sales Development Representatives are among the top 10 fastest growing jobs in the U.S., while an Enterprise Account Executive ranks as the second most recruited job on LinkedIn. It’s clear the demand for sales talent is high, starting at the entry-level. So where are recruiters having the most success finding promising sales talent?
The Top 20 Universities With the Most In-Demand Entry-Level Talent, According to Recruiters
Kate Beckman
Which colleges and universities produce the most in-demand candidates? According to data from the 2018-2019 hiring season, candidates from Ivy Leagues and elite institutions (public and private) remain the most popular with university recruiters on our platform.
The Top 10 Universities to Find Entry-Level Analysts, According to University Recruiters
Kate Beckman
At which university can you find the most in-demand entry-level analysts? According to data from our platform, the University of Pennsylvania has secured the No. 1 spot for producing top candidates for entry-level analyst positions. The finding comes from analyzing the interactions between university recruiters and students that use our platform.
The Top 10 Universities To Find Software Engineers, According to Recruiters
Kate Beckman
Where can you find top entry-level software engineers and software developers? Try Pittsburgh.
How Employers Can Make the Most of Campus Career Fairs
RippleMatch
Despite the growing prevalence of campus recruiting technology and innovative campus events, career fairs are not going away any time soon. For employers that hire large numbers of entry-level employees, careers fairs can be a great way to meet and engage with hundreds of potential candidates in the span of just a few hours. But with travel, accommodations, and physical materials, committing to career fairs at a dozen campuses can be costly and time-intensive. That means it’s essential to make the most of your time at campus career fairs, from preparing high-impact handouts to investing in efficient processes. To maximize the value of a career fair and stand out to talented candidates, check out these best practices before heading to campus.
Assessments in Hiring: How and When to Use Them
RippleMatch
You’ve read through a candidate’s resume and cover letter. You may have even conducted the first (or second) interview to get an idea of whether they would be a good fit for the team. But how do you gain a more holistic view of their qualifications for the job? Using a pre-employment assessment in the hiring process could be the best solution for your company, especially when hiring in the early-career space.
5 Perks and Benefits To Offer Your Gen Z Employees
RippleMatch
Generation Z college students are graduating into one of the best job markets in years, which means companies across all industries are amping up their traditional compensation and benefits packages to attract talented candidates. Many firms and employers are offering unique perks and benefits designed to cater to Gen Z that go beyond traditional health benefits and compensation. However, not all benefits are created equal and there are some that are especially suited to the Gen Z crowd. So which perks and benefits should you invest in to attract Gen Z talent?
5 Stats That Show Just How Competitive The Current Labor Market Is
RippleMatch
We’ve heard about instances of “candidate ghosting,” and employers are constantly being told that this is the tightest labor market seen in years. But just how competitive is the current labor market, and how does it affect day-to-day recruitment operations? To help you understand how your current recruitment strategy fits into the bigger economic picture, we rounded up the most compelling stats that showcase just how tight today’s labor market really is and what it means for talent acquisition professionals.
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