1. JOB OUTLOOK: Flat Hiring Market Predicted for 2017 College Graduates
Source: Job Outlook 2017, and 2015 Recruiting Benchmarks Survey, National Association of Colleges and Employers

2. Employers Rate the Job 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 employers recruit? 72% Fall
28% Spring
Good 54%
Will employers recruit in the spring? Yes: 39%
Maybe: 27.4%
No: 17.1%
Source: Job Outlook 2017, and 2015 Recruiting Benchmarks Survey, National Association of Colleges and Employers

4. Hiring by Industry Retail Trade Miscellaneous Professional Services
Finance, Insurance, & Real Estate
Computer & Electronics Manufacturing
Source: Job Outlook 2017, and 2015 Recruiting Benchmarks Survey, National Association of Colleges and Employers

5. Top Degrees In Demand - Business - Engineering - Computer & Information Sciences - Math & Sciences - Social Science
Source: Job Outlook 2017, and 2015 Recruiting Benchmarks Survey, National Association of Colleges and Employers

6. Employers Interested In International Students
Computer & Electronics Manufacturing
Accounting Services
Miscellaneous Professional Services
Construction
Transportation
Source: Job Outlook 2017, and 2015 Recruiting Benchmarks Survey, National Association of Colleges and Employers

7. 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)
Communication skills (verbal)
Strong work ethic
Source: Job Outlook 2017, and 2015 Recruiting Benchmarks Survey, National Association of Colleges and Employers

8. Experience is expected Related Work experience 65%
Top 4 attributes employers look fo
Major
Leadership position
Extracurricular activities
Strong GPA
Experience is expected Related Work experience 65%
Any work experience 26%
Total: 91%
Source: Job Outlook 2017, and 2015 Recruiting Benchmarks Survey, National Association of Colleges and Employers

9. Five key benefits companies offer
Dental Insurance
Company Matched 401(k)
Employee Assistance (counseling) Program
Life Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement for Advanced Education
Source: Job Outlook 2017, and 2015 Recruiting Benchmarks Survey, National Association of Colleges and Employers

10. How long before you get a job offer?
Average time from job posting to interview: 35 days
Average time from interview to offer: 20 days
Source: Job Outlook 2017, and 2015 Recruiting Benchmarks Survey, National Association of Colleges and Employers

11. Become a stand-out job candidate
Start your job-search prep early.
Get experience; Internships/cooperative education add real value to your resume.
Research the company before you interview so that you can articulate what you bring to the organization and ask good questions.
Practice interviewing so that you’re comfortable answering questions.
Courtesy of the National Association of Colleges and Employers