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5 Facts to Know about Hispanic-Serving Institutions
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
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.

Need help understanding Gen Z? Download our quick fact sheet on key Gen Z stats, download our Salary Benchmarking Guide to understand how to offer competitive compensation, or request a demo of RippleMatch to find out how we can connect you with top Gen Z talent.

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7 Mistakes To Avoid When Hiring Sales Development Representatives (SDRs)
7 Mistakes To Avoid When Hiring Sales Development Representatives (SDRs)
Andrew Myers
Expanding your sales team should correlate directly with the growth of your organization – but it all comes down to hiring the right people. Building a killer sales team starts with filling the roles that generate opportunities at the top of the funnel: Sales development representatives (SDRs). But despite often being labeled as an “entry-level sales role,” hiring talented SDRs is extremely challenging, and it’s easy to get wrong. From placing too much emphasis on verbal communication skills to hiring an uncoachable SDR, here are the seven biggest mistakes we see companies make when hiring entry level sales candidates.
This Entry-Level Sales Role is One of the Fastest Growing Jobs in the U.S.
This Entry-Level Sales Role is One of the Fastest Growing Jobs in the U.S.
Kate Beckman
Recruiting top sales talent is a challenge for any organization, but especially for B2B companies looking to scale rapidly. As it turns out, the shortage of entry-level sales talent isn’t in your imagination. The new ‘LinkedIn 2018 U.S. Emerging Job Report’ reveals that Sales Development Representatives, or roles that requires skills such as prospecting and lead generation, is the 9th fastest growing job in the U.S. The demand for qualified SDRs has grown by 400% in the last five years, according to the report, meaning that companies will have to work even harder to develop a strategy to find qualified SDRs and BDRs.
Tips For Evaluating Entry-Level Sales Candidates
Tips For Evaluating Entry-Level Sales Candidates
Kate Beckman
A team of great business development representatives (BDRs) or sales development representatives (SDRs) can change the trajectory of your organization, generating high-quality leads at the top of the funnel and scaling up your customer base. A team of bad BDRs can also change the trajectory of your organization – for worse.
Recruiters Value ‘Experience’ More than GPA and School Prestige, Data Shows
Recruiters Value ‘Experience’ More than GPA and School Prestige, Data Shows
Kate Beckman
Almost five years ago, Google announced that they would no longer determine a candidate’s potential for success based on academic pedigree such as school prestige and GPA. The tech giant instead looks at prior experience, problem-solving skills, and learning ability as indicators of a strong candidate. Now, Google’s approach to recruiting seems to be part of a larger trend.
Will Gen Z be the Next Generation of Job Hoppers?
Will Gen Z be the Next Generation of Job Hoppers?
Kate Beckman
For better or for worse, millennials have been labeled as a generation of job hoppers. A 2016 report from Gallup revealed that 21 percent of millennials said they changed jobs in the past year, three times more likely than their non-millennials counterparts. Another analysis of LinkedIn profile data found that millennials changed jobs more often within the first five years of graduating than previous generations did within five years of graduating. And research from global staffing firm Robert Half found that 75 percent of employees ages 18 to 34 (millennials + old Gen Z’ers) view job hopping as beneficial to their careers, compared to 59 percent of workers ages 35 to 54, and 51 percent of those 55 and older.
It Turns Out That Company Prestige Matters the Least to Entry-Level Candidates In Their Job Search
It Turns Out That Company Prestige Matters the Least to Entry-Level Candidates In Their Job Search
Kate Beckman
Want a cheat sheet to Generation Z? Download our infographic on "5 Fast Facts Every Employer Should Know About Generation Z" here.
5 Clear Benefits That Come From Sourcing Candidates
5 Clear Benefits That Come From Sourcing Candidates
RippleMatch
Chances are, your recruitment team’s strategy to attract talent involves posting on job boards and visiting your company’s core schools, if you're at the entry-level. While these methods are sure to fill your pipeline with candidates, inefficiencies in those processes will likely cause you to miss out on talented candidates, especially those from underrepresented backgrounds. To find the talent your company needs, you should be proactively sourcing candidates, especially at the entry-level. Need more reasons to stray from job boards and career fairs? Here are five reasons to source proactively.
Does Generation Z Care About Your Company’s Social Impact Initiatives?
Does Generation Z Care About Your Company’s Social Impact Initiatives?
Kate Beckman
Want a cheat sheet to Generation Z? Download our infographic on "5 Fast Facts Every Employer Should Know About Generation Z" here.
The 25 Most Prestigious Internships in 2019, According to Gen Z
The 25 Most Prestigious Internships in 2019, According to Gen Z
Kate Beckman
Want a cheat sheet to Generation Z? Download our infographic on "5 Fast Facts Every Employer Should Know About Generation Z" here.
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