JOB OUTLOOK: Flat Hiring Market Predicted for 2017 College Graduates Source: Job Outlook 2017, and 2015 Recruiting Benchmarks Survey, National Association of Colleges and Employers

Employers Rate the Job Market Excellent 8% Very good 29% Good 54% Hiring Plans 36% Employers Increase Hiring 52% Maintain Hiring 12% Decrease Hiring Source: Job Outlook 2017, and 2015 Recruiting Benchmarks Survey, National Association of Colleges and Employers

When do employers recruit? 72% Fall 28% Spring Good 54% Will employers recruit in the spring? Yes: 39% Maybe: 27.4% No: 17.1% Source: Job Outlook 2017, and 2015 Recruiting Benchmarks Survey, National Association of Colleges and Employers

Hiring by Industry Retail Trade Miscellaneous Professional Services Finance, Insurance, & Real Estate Computer & Electronics Manufacturing Source: Job Outlook 2017, and 2015 Recruiting Benchmarks Survey, National Association of Colleges and Employers

Top Degrees In Demand - Business - Engineering - Computer & Information Sciences - Math & Sciences - Social Science Source: Job Outlook 2017, and 2015 Recruiting Benchmarks Survey, National Association of Colleges and Employers

Employers Interested In International Students Computer & Electronics Manufacturing Accounting Services Miscellaneous Professional Services Construction Transportation Source: Job Outlook 2017, and 2015 Recruiting Benchmarks Survey, National Association of Colleges and Employers

What do recruiters look for on your resume? 70% of employers screen by GPA Ability to work in a team Problem-solving skills Communication skills (written) Communication skills (verbal) Strong work ethic Source: Job Outlook 2017, and 2015 Recruiting Benchmarks Survey, National Association of Colleges and Employers

Experience is expected Related Work experience 65% Top 4 attributes employers look fo Major Leadership position Extracurricular activities Strong GPA Experience is expected Related Work experience 65% Any work experience 26% Total: 91% Source: Job Outlook 2017, and 2015 Recruiting Benchmarks Survey, National Association of Colleges and Employers

Five key benefits companies offer Dental Insurance Company Matched 401(k) Employee Assistance (counseling) Program Life Insurance Tuition Reimbursement for Advanced Education Source: Job Outlook 2017, and 2015 Recruiting Benchmarks Survey, National Association of Colleges and Employers

How long before you get a job offer? Average time from job posting to interview: 35 days Average time from interview to offer: 20 days Source: Job Outlook 2017, and 2015 Recruiting Benchmarks Survey, National Association of Colleges and Employers

Become a stand-out job candidate Start your job-search prep early. Get experience; Internships/cooperative education add real value to your resume. Research the company before you interview so that you can articulate what you bring to the organization and ask good questions. Practice interviewing so that you’re comfortable answering questions. Courtesy of the National Association of Colleges and Employers