Effective recruitment & retention
Studies consistently demonstrate that companies with diverse workforces achieve higher levels of innovation, improved decision-making, and greater employee satisfaction. Additionally, research highlights that Gen Z candidates prioritize inclusive workplaces. To attract and engage top early-career talent, we suggest these key strategies.
- Build Brand Identity with a Clear Mission, Vision, and Values: Defining and sharing these elements helps potential talent understand your company’s purpose, core principles, and aspirations. Share your brand with students using
- Craft Transparent Position Descriptions: An approachable and informative job/internship description makes a great first impression.  reveals that applicants want to see the desired skills, work hours, and whether the role is remote or hybrid in the job post. Handshake also saw that posts that "include salary details receive an average of 45% more qualified applicants." 
- Post Jobs & Internships on Recruit smarter, not harder, by using the #1 recruiting platform for college students and recent grads. and posting open positions is the first step to recruiting on college campuses.
- Broaden Candidate Pool: Approaches like skills-based hiring empower recruiters to target essential skills while minimizing unconscious biases (personal preferences or stereotypes). Instead of focusing on education/credentials/experience, focuses on competencies.
- Enhance Onboarding & Training: Onboarding goes well beyond orientation. It is, according to SHRM, "." Orientation is necessary for completing routine tasks, and onboarding is necessary to help staff understand structure, culture, vision, mission, and values.
- Boost Retention of Early Talent: Gen Z will make up 30 percent of the workforce by 2030. recommends these tips to help employers appreciate, communicate, and develop this cohort.
Looking for more?
Our Employer Engagement team can help you strategize and tailor your efforts. By joining our Employer Partner Program you will receive a wide range of benefits that broaden access to campus, deepen connections with potential candidates, and expand your brand identity to attract a diverse group of early talent.