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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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The Best Public University In Every State
RippleMatch
Elite private institutions often top the list of target schools when it comes to campus recruiting. But any company committed to finding the best talent across the country should be sure to include several public colleges and universities in their list of focus schools.
3 Things Companies Can Learn About Creating Inclusive Cultures From This All-Female Tech Startup
RippleMatch
When it comes to building diverse teams, there’s no magic formula for attracting and retaining talented candidates from all backgrounds. Founders, hiring managers, and human resources departments grapple with finding the best approach and implementing the right strategies, revamping everything from their interviewing methods to their search for talent. Regardless of which methods are tested, there’s one essential part of building a team that has little to do with pipeline – and that’s creating an inclusive culture.
How To Ensure Your Hiring Process Is Accessible For Candidates With Disabilities
RippleMatch
Building a diverse team means including individuals of varying races, gender identity, age, ability, and more. To be inclusive of every candidate, it’s essential to design your hiring process with careful thought and consideration to ensure it is accessible to all candidates.
The Most In-Demand College Majors, According to Recruiters
Kate Beckman
A candidate’s college major alone won’t indicate if they’re qualified for a role – but it can help streamline the pool of candidates. That’s why we ask the recruiters on our platform if specific majors are relevant to their role, in addition to asking them to weigh the importance of factors like GPA, previous internships, school prestige, and specific skills. The data helps us match their job opportunities with the best student candidates, but it also gives us a look into the most commonly requested – AKA in-demand – college majors.
The Major Do's and Don'ts Of Using Social Media To Reach Gen Z Candidates
RippleMatch
Find out how today's entry-level candidates are engaging with employers – download our infographic on the top resources candidates use to research companies here.
The Top Resources Candidates Use To Research The Companies They Want To Work For
Kate Beckman
Find out how today's entry-level candidates are engaging with employers – download our infographic on the top resources candidates use to research companies here.
8 Coding Bootcamps and Organizations That Are Helping To Close The Diversity Gap In Tech
Kate Beckman
It’s no secret that the tech sector is lacking diversity. Fewer than 5 percent of employees identify as Black or Latino at top tech companies like Google, Facebook, and Twitter, and the representation of women of all races and ethnicities hovers between 30-40% at some of the most successful tech companies. While the focus is often on large tech companies and their lack of diversity, the underrepresentation of women and racial minorities is a problem at any company size. As startup founders and heads of talent acquisition grapple with designing an overall hiring process that will lead to more diverse teams, there are actionable and concrete ways to build a more diverse pipeline. One of these ways? Source candidates from coding bootcamps and organizations that are helping to close the diversity gap in tech.
Nearly 60% of Candidates Say A Company’s Mission And Values Sparked Their Interest In Interviewing For A Role
Kate Beckman
We know that professional development and company culture are extremely important to early-career candidates in their job search. But when it comes to interviewing with specific companies, a company’s mission and values plays the biggest role in sparking candidate interest.
11 Professional Organizations That Support People of Color in STEM
RippleMatch
Science, technology, engineering, and math fields are crucial to keeping our world functioning. They’re the basis for developing life-saving drugs and treatments, developing the software programs we depend on every day, solving environmental problems, and much more. However, there’s a large gap between the number of STEM jobs needing to be filled and people available to do them. The United States Department of Labor predicted that nearing 2020, 2.4 million STEM jobs would go unfulfilled, and the demand for qualified candidates to fill these roles is only going to grow. Despite the demand, people of color are vastly underrepresented in these fields. According to data on race and ethnic representation in STEM occupations from Pew Research Center, only 9 percent of STEM workers are Black and 7 percent are Hispanic. Other national data shows that in 2010, American Indians/Alaska Natives and Native Hawaiians/Pacific Islanders each made up only 0.2 percent of the STEM workforce.
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