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JOB OUTLOOK: Flat Hiring Market Predicted for 2017 College Graduates

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1 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

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

3 When do employers recruit? Fall: 72%
Spring: 28% 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

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

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

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

7 What do recruiters look for on your resume?
G.P.A. (70% of employers screen by GPA) Strong work ethic Teamwork skills Verbal communication skills Written communication skills Source: Job Outlook 2017, and 2015 Recruiting Benchmarks Survey, National Association of Colleges and Employers

8 Experience is expected Related Work experience 65%
Top 4 attributes employers look foR Extracurricular activities Leadership positions Major 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

9 Five key benefits companies offer
Company Matched 401(k) Dental Insurance 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

10 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

11 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


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