The good news for college seniors: Employers expect to hire 5 percent more new college graduates from the class of 2017 than they hired from the class of 2016, according to the National Association of Colleges and Employers.
The not-so-good news: About a third of entry-level applicants on average are not qualified, so says 401 U.S. HR recruiting professionals surveyed by iCIMS recruitment software provider.
“These days many employers are expecting entry-level candidates to have professional experience, such as internships, part-time jobs or volunteer projects as well as strong written and communication skills,” Susan Vitale, iCIMS chief marketing officer, said in a press release announcing the Class of 2017 Job Outlook Report.
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Katie Kuehner-Hebert
Katie Kuehner-Hebert is a freelance writer based in Running Springs, Calif. She has more than three decades of journalism experience, with particular expertise in employee benefits and other human resource topics.
