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NACE: The Qualities and Skills Employers Value Most in New Hires
A common question among students navigating the job search process is “What are employers looking for?” Similarly, the demand for higher education to provide career-focused programming that produces work-ready students is increasing. Earlier this spring, the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) surveyed employers to find out what skills and qualities they are seeking […]
Key Issues in Higher Education
Eduventures, an industry leader in research, data, consulting, and advisor services for the higher education community, recently gave a presentation on key issues in higher education at a Career Development Center event. They found that retention is a hot strategic focus for higher education this year, particularly with the upcoming increase in the number of […]
Legal Debates Surrounding Internships
Does your company or organization hire interns? Are they unpaid? If so, you should be aware of recent legal issues involving unpaid internships. While companies have had varying responses to recent decisions to reduce risk, the best course has yet to be determined. At the root of this debate is the Department of Labor’s “Fact […]
Hiring Laws and International Students
With growing emphasis on talent gaps and the American workforce, the international student population has been increasingly relied on for their high levels of motivation and skill. Recently, the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) provided a journal article outlining an easy-to-digest version of legal obligations and tips for interviewing and hiring international students. […]
NACE: How to best message to—and convert—student talent
The National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) recently released data from their 2012 survey of over 48,000 students across the United States. Over 30% of those surveyed were from the class of 2012. Through the survey, NACE honed in on preferences of college students today and highlighted key factors to successfully recruit students. Four […]
