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Celebrating Progress. Inspiring Change.
We are excited to unveil our fourth annual Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Report! This report highlights the progress we’ve made on our 10 commitments to the Black community, anti-racism, and beyond. It’s not just a look back at our past fiscal year—it’s an invitation to work together toward meaningful, lasting change.

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What Are Employers Looking for When Reviewing College Students’ Resumes?

Employers look at the resume for evidence the applicant can do the job. This includes the ability to solve problems, work in a team, and more.
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Industry-HBCU Partnerships Built on Foundation of Understanding, Behavioral Change

Successful partnerships are build on an understanding of challenges, demands, and goals.
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The Gap in Perceptions of New Grads’ Competency Proficiency and Resources to Shrink It

January 13, 2025

There is a clear and persistent disconnect between how students and employers perceive students’ development of the competencies they need to be career ready as they enter the workforce. Read more.

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Identify new school selection opportunities that align with your recruiting strategy

Our Demographic Graduate Profile Reports provide data based on academic major, institution, gender, race and ethnicity, and median salary (where reported). Purchase + download immediately—plus, get a 15% discount when you purchase 2 or more! Recruit more effectively.

Internships

Key Factors Leading to Intern Conversion

January 13, 2025

By Kevin Gray

There are several factors linked to the decision to convert for Class of 2024 graduating seniors, according to results of NACE’s 2024 Student Survey. Read more.

Job Outlook

Hiring Up 7.3% for the College Class of 2025

Hiring for the college Class of 2025 is expected to increase 7.3% over hiring for the Class of 2024, according to NACE’s Job Outlook 2025 survey. Read more.

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Professional Standards for Early Talent Recruiting & University Relations

Developed by a task force of early talent recruiting and university relations professionals for early talent recruiting and university relations professionals, the Professional Standards offer a roadmap to excellence for programs of all shapes and sizes. Read more.

Legal Issues

Can a Career Center Prescreen Candidates for an Employer? Can Faculty Prescreen for an Employer?

Many career services professionals are asked to prescreen candidates for employers—to identify their “best” students. So, too, are faculty members. Beyond a host of ethical issues involved in such a request, there are legal implications. Read more.

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Celebrating Progress. Inspiring Change.

What Are Employers Looking for When Reviewing College Students’ Resumes?

Industry-HBCU Partnerships Built on Foundation of Understanding, Behavioral Change

The Gap in Perceptions of New Grads’ Competency Proficiency and Resources to Shrink It

Identify new school selection opportunities that align with your recruiting strategy

Key Factors Leading to Intern Conversion

Hiring Up 7.3% for the College Class of 2025

Professional Standards for Early Talent Recruiting & University Relations

Can a Career Center Prescreen Candidates for an Employer? Can Faculty Prescreen for an Employer?

7.3%

Projected increase in hiring, Class of 2025 versus Class of 2024

60.4%

Percent of employers that rate the job market for the Class of 2025 as good to excellent

64.8%

Percent of employers that use skills-based hiring

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Celebrating Progress. Inspiring Change.

What Are Employers Looking for When Reviewing College Students’ Resumes?

Industry-HBCU Partnerships Built on Foundation of Understanding, Behavioral Change

The Gap in Perceptions of New Grads’ Competency Proficiency and Resources to Shrink It

Identify new school selection opportunities that align with your recruiting strategy

Key Factors Leading to Intern Conversion

Hiring Up 7.3% for the College Class of 2025

Professional Standards for Early Talent Recruiting & University Relations

Can a Career Center Prescreen Candidates for an Employer? Can Faculty Prescreen for an Employer?

TRENDING DATA

7.3%

Projected increase in hiring, Class of 2025 versus Class of 2024

60.4%

Percent of employers that rate the job market for the Class of 2025 as good to excellent

64.8%

Percent of employers that use skills-based hiring