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NACE 2015 Internship and Co-op Survey
Earlier this year, the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) administered its annual Internship & Co-op survey to 1,116 NACE employer members. They inquired and reported on topics including program structure, long- and short-term goals, recruiting, and compensation. The findings showed that internships continue to be more prevalent than co-ops, as year-over-year growth in […]
Recruiting and Technology: Best Practices from NACE and Scott Research Group
With the fall recruiting season quickly approaching and the demand for top talent increasing, effective communication and visibility with students is vital for success. Eight organizations interested in this topic sponsored a Recruitment Technology Tools research project conducted by Scott Research Group in early 2014. Mary Scott, president of the firm, presented the results at […]
How to be Successful During a Summer Internship: Advice from Wakefly, Inc
Summer internships are a great way to gain experience and build relationships in your field of interest. Once you land an internship, there are many things that you can do to ensure that you have the best experience possible. Whether this is your first internship, or your third, these tips from Wakefly Inc. will help […]
WPI Curriculum Matches National Demand for 2015 Graduates
Earlier this year, the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) released its 2015 Job Outlook report, which is generated from surveying organizations that plan to hire graduates in 2015. Responses from 260 surveys outlined the bachelor’s and master’s degrees most in demand by organizations recruiting new college graduates. The national results are highlighted in […]
NACE: Enhancing Hiring Outcomes through Predictive Modeling
The National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) recently provided a spotlight article on “Using Predictive Modeling to Get Big Results from ‘Big Data.’” The WPI Career Development Center refers many employers to the WPI Fact Book to view analytics on the WPI student population. Using data to study campus recruiting activity, compare results across […]
