Are employers more likely to hire college graduates?

On high-impact practices, the AAC&U found that more than four in five employers would be either “somewhat more likely” or “much more likely” to consider hiring recent college graduates if they had completed an active or applied experience in college.

Why do companies hire college graduates?

Probably the biggest advantage that hiring a student gives a business is the lower cost of the employees’ yearly salary. Because already established workers naturally require a higher salary, a difference of ten to twenty thousand dollars, many employers might be reluctant to pursue an older candidate.

Are college graduates finding jobs?

A recent survey of 1,000 recent and impending U.S. college graduates by employment site Monster shows about 45\% of 2020 grads are still looking for a job. An analysis of federal labor data from the fall by the Pew Research Center also found about 31\% of grads were still unemployed.

What employers look for in college graduates?

Skills Employers Want in College Graduates

• Career and self-development.
• Communication.
• Critical thinking.
• Equity and inclusion.
• Leadership.
• Professionalism.
• Teamwork.

What do employers look for in college graduates 2021?

The demand for soft skills is in high demand. That means qualities like emotional intelligence, critical thinking, problem solving, public speaking and writing, are core attributes that employers look for in a strong candidate, especially a college graduate.

What employers want from graduates?

What do employers look for in graduates?

• Teamwork.
• Leadership and initiative.
• Problem solving.
• Written and verbal communication skills.
• Time management.
• Decision making.
• Self-reliance.

What employers want in college graduates?

About NACE: Since 1956, the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) has been the leading source of information about the employment of college graduates….The Key Attributes Employers Seek on College Graduates’ Resumes.

Attribute	Percent of Respondents
Leadership	67.8\%
Technical skills	67.8\%
Flexibility/adaptability	65.9\%
Strong work ethic	65.4\%