A national survey of health care recruiters was used to compare their attitudes toward four different RN-to-BSN degree options based on the method of instruction (classroom, online) and the type of college (traditional, forprofit). The analysis was based on the data received from 116 respondents who completed the questionnaire. The study findings…

With growing industry demand for sales professionals, recruitment at colleges and universities that have a sales education focus has increased remarkably over the past few years. However, results indicate that hiring organizations face an uphill task in filling sales positions. Recruiters and students struggle to build critical person-job fit…

The Job Central National Labor Exchange (www.jobcentral.com) has become the effective replacement for America's Job Bank with state workforce agencies and, increasingly, with community colleges throughout the country. The American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) has formed a partnership with Job Central to promote its use throughout the…

The Western China Program, initiated through this policy jointly issued in 2003 by the several ministries of the government and the Central Committee of the Communist Youth League, organizes 5,000 college students annually to engage in full-time volunteer services in western China. The document states details about the recruitment and preservice…

Presents summaries of three projects winning excellence awards from the College Placement Council: (1) program to increase student participation in placement services (Bowling Green State University); (2) best career planning publication for students (University of Virginia); and (3) audiovisual recruitment video to Lipton and Lawry's Sales…

This study presents evidence on the insight of accounting students and recruiters about the importance (to students) of six job attributes. Both students and recruiters underemphasized the importance of compensation; recruiters overestimated the importance of firm type; both groups overestimated the importance of opportunities for advancement and…

The campus interview is perceived quite differently by students (prospective employees) and recruiters (future employers), as demonstrated by the survey reported in this article. (Author)

Investigated the accuracy with which personnel recruiters perceive specific reward preferences of new college graduates and the effect of recruiter experiences on perceptual accuracy. Results indicated significant differences on 11 job characteristics. Although recruitment specialization did not influence accuracy, experience did, with less…

Examined the simultaneous impact of job attributes and recruiting practices on the likelihood of job acceptance by graduating college students (N=200). Results indicated that job attributes but not recruiting practices influenced the likelihood of job acceptance. (LLL)

Discusses a system of sign-up procedures for different student recruiting situations. Describes four methods including the open sign-up, lottery, preselection/prescreening, and advanced request. Considers factors involved in choosing the right method and in using a combination of methods. (RC)

Trying to place those students who are not the "cream of the crop" can really challenge a placement counselor's ingenuity and skills. (Author)

Examined impact of grades and student activities involvement on recruiter preferences. Findings from business, education, and engineering employers revealed that employers valued both strong academic achievement and strong out-of-class experiences. To be rated high or very high in likelihood of employment, student profile had to show either high…

Presents a feasibility study on the use of the telephone for screening interviews. Participants were 50 students interviewed on campus and 14 students interviewed by telephone. There were no significant differences in the two groups' evaluations of their interviews. The importance of verbal communication skills was emphasized. (JAC)

To assess current and projected uses of videotapes in college placement/planning, college (N=456) and employer (N=454) members of the College Placement Council were surveyed. College members viewed audiovisual instruction as playing a major role in their profession, while employers viewed media as a complementary tool to supplement recruiting…

Western College Placement Association developed a Professional Exchange Program (PEP) which provides professional growth for members. Placement personnel visit recruiters' offices and recruiters visit colleges to observe organizations. College participants learn about work environments of employers. Employers gain insights beyond career planning…