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NACE: Nationally, Class of 2012 Outpaces 2011 in Hiring and Salaries
The National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) recently released data that shows an early trend of new graduates faring better in the job market than last year. According to the study published in May, of the Class of 2012 graduates that applied for jobs, 44.2% received at least one job offer versus 41.4% in […]
The Highest Intern Wages Are…
It is generally well-known that engineering majors do well for compensated internship positions. At WPI, paid summer internships that run 3-4 months are tremendously popular with students and February-May is peak time for recruiting student interns. Talent ranges from highly motivated first-year students to graduate school students capitalizing on their experiences. For those employers that […]
NACE: “The Social Jobs Partnership”
Social media platforms have been put to work. In late October, Facebook, in conjunction with the U.S. Department of Labor, the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE), and other major stakeholders announced they are moving forward with the “Social Jobs Partnership.” Recognizing that social media tools are valuable for recruiting efforts, these organizations seek […]
Students Likely to Accept Offers From Internship Experiences
It’s well known that internships are a valuable talent pipeline for companies. But how do students view these experiences as they evaluate potential employers? The National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) found that 62% of students that completed an internship indicated they would definitely (26%) or probably (36%) accept an offer for full-time employment […]
