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Job Outlook 2017
The document summarizes a survey of employers about hiring trends for new college graduates in 2017. It finds that employers predict a flat hiring market, with 36% increasing hiring, 52% maintaining levels, and 12% decreasing. Most recruiting occurs in the fall. In-demand degrees are business, engineering, computer sciences, math and sciences. Top attributes employers seek are relevant major, leadership experience, extracurricular activities and good GPA. Internships and prior work experience are important.
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Job Outlook 2017
- 1. JOB OUTLOOK 2017: FlatHiring Market Predicted for New College Graduates Source: Job Outlook 2017, and 2015 Recruiting Benchmarks Survey, National Association of Colleges and Employers
- 2. EMPLOYERS RATE THEJOB 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
- 3. WHEN DO EMPLOYERSRECRUIT? 72% Fall 28% Spring Good 54% WILL EMPLOYERS RECRUIT IN THE SPRING? 39% Yes 27.4% Maybe 17.1% No Source: Job Outlook 2017, and 2015 Recruiting Benchmarks Survey, National Association of Colleges and Employers
- 4. Source: Job Outlook2017, and 2015 Recruiting Benchmarks Survey, National Association of Colleges and Employers HIRING BY INDUSTRY Retail Trade Miscellaneous Professional Services Finance, Insurance, & Real Estate Computer & Electronics Manufacturing
- 5. Source: Job Outlook2017, and 2015 Recruiting Benchmarks Survey, National Association of Colleges and Employers TOP DEGREES IN DEMAND Business Engineering Computer & Information Sciences Math & Sciences Social Science
- 6. Source: Job Outlook2017, and 2015 Recruiting Benchmarks Survey, National Association of Colleges and Employers EMPLOYERS INTERESTED IN INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Computer & Electronics Manufacturing Accounting Services Miscellaneous Professional Services Construction Transportation
- 7. Source: Job Outlook2017, and 2015 Recruiting Benchmarks Survey, National Association of Colleges and Employers WHAT DO RECRUITERS LOOK FOR ON YOUR RESUME? 70% of employers screen by GPA Ability to work in a team Problem-solving skills Communication skills (written) Strong work ethic Communication skills (verbal)
- 8. Source: Job Outlook2017, and 2015 Recruiting Benchmarks Survey, National Association of Colleges and Employers TOP 4 ATTRIBUTES EMPLOYERS LOOK FOR Major Leadership position Extracurricular activities High GPA EXPERIENCE IS EXPECTED work experience 65% Any work experience 26%
- 9. Source: Job Outlook2017, and 2015 Recruiting Benchmarks Survey, National Association of Colleges and Employers FIVE KEY BENEFITS COMPANIES OFFER Dental Insurance Company Matched 401(k) Employee Assistance (counseling) Program Life Insurance Tuition Reimbursement for Advanced Education
- 10. Source: Job Outlook2017, 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 days Average time from interview to offer: 19.9 days
- 11. Courtesy of theNational Association of Colleges and Employers BECOME A STAND-OUT JOB CANDIDATE o Start your job-search prep today. Your career center will help! o Get experience. Internships/cooperative education add real value to your resume. o Research the company before you interview so that you can articulate what you bring to the organization and ask good questions. o Practice interviewing so that you’re comfortable answering questions.