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In this section, we will dive deep into understanding the importance of campus recruitment and how you can establish a robust campus hiring process. According to the Harvard Business Review, a staggering 84% of employers understand and accept the importance of campus recruitment. Yet, one of the biggest challenges lies in driving a scalable yet successful campus hiring strategy.
Additionally, organizations are typically seen navigating a five-part challenge, which includes:
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This is where a 360-degree tech-driven campus hiring strategy can lend a helping hand by enabling a structured interview process and shortlisting candidates.
Moving on, let's get to the part where we talk about why campus hiring should be a critical component of your campus recruitment plan and how technology is revolutionizing this space--one hire at a time.
1. You need fresh, undiscovered talent: Data reveals that about one-quarter of CFOs are engaging more in entry-level university recruitment than they did five years ago. In other words, the market is increasingly dependent on freshers and young talent as they can bring new knowledge, skills, and perspectives to the table- this can be invaluable for the company as fresh-out-of-college students are well-versed with the latest trends and technologies, which can eventually lead to the next "big idea."
2. Entry-level graduates are quick learners: Recent graduates are better (and quicker) learners. While no defining data proves this, the fact that Gen Z is tech-savvy works in their favor. They can analyze, perform, and follow-through instructions better. Furthermore, they can multi-task and adapt more quickly. All in all, if you want employees with unparalleled technical skills and a better grasp of the digital landscape, hiring fresh graduates is a sound business choice.
3. Young talents are driven and highly motivated: Graduates just starting out on their career journey are arguably more motivated and "pumped" to prove themselves. They are not only more interested in impressing their seniors but are also more willing to help co-workers more often than necessary. This makes them excellent team players for any organization. Furthermore, millennials are known to have better retention rates as they feel a deep sense of gratitude and thankfulness for their first employer. This group is also looking out for mentors and role models, making them ideal employees, willing to learn every step of the way.
At this point, you might be wondering how can one elevate their campus recruitment process. We have one word for you- technology!
To understand this better, let's look at Google's robust campus hiring strategy and how the company aces campus recruitment on multi-dimensional levels:
One, the brand offers student scholarships to support and inspire pursuing careers in technology. In 2021 alone, the brand has sponsored multiple students from 145 universities across 25 countries globally.
Two, the brand uses technology (aka its website) to demonstrate how interns, alumni, etc. entered the company and even highlights important tips on cracking the interview:
This creates more awareness and interest among college students as they can benefit from the interviews of Googlers and kick-start their career on the right foot:
Three, the company has a "Virtual Career Fair" section on its website, which redirects to a YouTube page with access to useful sessions from the career fair:
Finally, Google makes use of a plethora of digital platforms—from YouTube to blogs—to dispense knowledge on how the brand hires. It goes the extra mile to talk about the company's hiring culture as well as strategies in place so that first-time employees can formulate a more informed career decision.
The learning:
As per data, a staggering 4 million college students graduate each year, and generation Z is expected to make up 30% of the workforce by 2030. Not tapping into this talent pool with the right mix of digital technologies and offline strategies is a mistake enterprise cannot afford to make. In other words, creating a mix of a strategic campus recruitment strategy and setting into motion a step-by-step digitally-driven campus hiring process is the need of the hour, especially if you have a high volume of recruitment needs to cater to round-the-clock. If you tap into the right talent pool, recent graduates can turn out to be a gold mine for your business.
To that end, let's understand what it takes to build a rock-solid campus hiring strategy.
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