JOB OUTLOOK 2017:Flat Hiring Market Predicted for New 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% Fall28% SpringGood 54%

WILL EMPLOYERS RECRUIT IN THE SPRING? 39% Yes

27.4% Maybe17.1% No

Source: Job Outlook 2017, and 2015 Recruiting Benchmarks Survey, National Association of Colleges and Employers

Source: Job Outlook 2017, and 2015 Recruiting Benchmarks Survey, National Association of Colleges and Employers

HIRING BY INDUSTRYRetail TradeMiscellaneous Professional ServicesFinance, Insurance, & Real EstateComputer & Electronics Manufacturing

Source: Job Outlook 2017, and 2015 Recruiting Benchmarks Survey, National Association of Colleges and Employers

TOP DEGREES IN DEMANDBusinessEngineeringComputer & Information SciencesMath & SciencesSocial Science

Source: Job Outlook 2017, and 2015 Recruiting Benchmarks Survey, National Association of Colleges and Employers

EMPLOYERS INTERESTED IN INTERNATIONAL STUDENTSComputer & Electronics ManufacturingAccounting ServicesMiscellaneous Professional ServicesConstructionTransportation

Source: Job Outlook 2017, and 2015 Recruiting Benchmarks Survey, National Association of Colleges and Employers

WHAT DO RECRUITERSLOOK FOR ON YOUR RESUME?70% of employers screen by GPAAbility to work in a teamProblem-solving skillsCommunication skills (written)Strong work ethicCommunication skills (verbal)

Source: Job Outlook 2017, and 2015 Recruiting Benchmarks Survey, National Association of Colleges and Employers

TOP 4 ATTRIBUTES EMPLOYERS LOOK FORMajorLeadership positionExtracurricular activitiesHigh GPA EXPERIENCE IS EXPECTED

work experience 65%Any work experience 26%

Source: Job Outlook 2017, and 2015 Recruiting Benchmarks Survey, National Association of Colleges and Employers

FIVE KEY BENEFITS COMPANIES OFFERDental InsuranceCompany Matched 401(k)Employee Assistance (counseling) ProgramLife InsuranceTuition 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: 34.6 daysAverage time from interview to offer: 19.9 days

Courtesy of the National Association of Colleges and Employers

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