Over the past
several years, I have come to the conclusion that it is impossible to
see what working level recruiters are actually doing. Our industry has
grown and matured in some interesting ways over the last decade. The
result is an interlocking set of networks occupied by seasoned
recruiters who have been in the business for seven to ten years. They
occupy much of the visible universe of people who make buying decisions
in the industry.
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Reveille and Hyperbole: Impact Achievement Group, a leadership development and training consulting firm, recently celebrated its four-year anniversary with profitability for 16 quarters and running.
Impact Achievement Group has also doubled its client base and revenue in the last year, working with mid-size to large companies nationwide. The company is one of the strongest growing in the leadership development market, according to company chief executive officer Lee Klepinger.
Kenexa, a leading provider of talent acquisition and talent management solutions, has entirely redesigned its Web site. The new site features significant details about Kenexa's offerings as well as a robust library of customer case studies.
Accurate Background, Inc., a leading provider of background screening services announced today that they will be celebrating their 10 year anniversary in the background screening industry.
Deck Chairs:
Buck Consultants, an ACS company and one of the world's leading human resource and benefits consulting firms, today announced that Tammy Shelton and Kate Van Hulzen have been selected by Business Insurance magazine to its 2007 list of "Women to Watch"
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Deep Release: Survey Results Detail What Top Entry Level Employers Want Most
CollegeGrad.com Releases Top Hiring Criteria for College Grads
CollegeGrad.com, the #1 Entry Level Job Site, today released the results of its survey on what employers want most in hiring new college grads. Which is more important to entry level employers – the college you graduated from? Your GPA? Or what you majored in? According to the survey results, the answer may surprise you.
The survey results indicate that 42% of employers ranked a student's major as the top priority for hiring consideration. This is up from 37% in 2006. Interviewing skills and a student's internships and experience, ranked second and third.
"College students shouldn't be worried about whether they attended the right college or maintained perfect grades," said Brian Krueger, President of CollegeGrad.com. "The results of this survey clearly show that these are not what most employers are looking at first."
What does it mean that employers first look at a candidate's major? Employers explain that in initial hiring consideration, they are first concerned with a set of necessary skills.
"We are looking for candidates that possess the technical and enabling skills required to be an effective client service delivery professional," said Blane Ruschak, National Director of Campus Recruiting for KPMG.
Also critical to employers is to find candidates passionate about their potential industry. Randy Goldberg, National Recruiting Director for Hyatt Hotels explains that finding job seekers excited about their future position occurs most often when the candidate's major matches their prospective field of employment.
"Most of our entry level management positions are not your typical 9 to 5 positions," said Goldberg, "so seeking out candidates with hospitality schooling and experience is a key ingredient to achieving a rewarding career with Hyatt."
Employers repeatedly state that in order for students to separate themselves from candidates with the same major, students must be able to relate past experiences to the current job opportunity in an interview setting. Also important is for students to demonstrate a range of transferable soft skills to complement the skills associated with their major.
Krueger points out that "If a candidate is comfortable not only gathering and analyzing technical data, but also effectively communicating the results in presentations, lectures, and one-on-one, this is much more valuable to a prospective employer than those who can only crunch the numbers. And those who can demonstrate this ability in an interview will stand out from among their peers."
Employers seeking candidates with less technical majors also point to versatility as an important professional skill. "We are looking for candidates to be in a continuous learning mode, have a positive attitude and demonstrate a global perspective in their thinking and actions," said Ruschak.
In addition to Ruschak's list of top soft skills for KPMG, other employers would also include the importance of communication skills, dedication, integrity, enthusiasm, creativity and adaptability. According to Vicki Decker, Director of Career Services for Winona State University, "These skills result in successful candidates and are not necessarily tied to any given major." Additionally, they can all be summed up in one word: passion.
Passion about the opportunity is important to employers because it cannot be taught or faked. When employers recognize that a student's enthusiasm and excitement about the job is genuine, that student will most often get the job.
To demonstrate enthusiasm during the interview, Krueger advises providing examples of how passion has had a positive impact on results. "If you can show an employer in your words, actions and past behaviors that you have true passion for achieving excellence, you can and will be chosen over the superstar."
The information was gathered while compiling the list of more than 500 Top Entry Level Employers for 2007. Employers were asked to rank criteria in order of importance for hiring consideration. The full survey is available at: http://www.collegegrad.com/surveys/topemployers/.
Following are the overall survey results:
#1 - The student's major (42%)
#2 - The student's interviewing skills (25%)
#3 - The student's internship/experience (16%)
#4 - Other miscellaneous qualifications (10%)
#5 - The student's computer skills ( 3%)
#6 - The student's personal appearance ( 2%)
#7 - The student's GPA ( 1%)
#8 - The college the student graduated from ( 1%)
About CollegeGrad.com: CollegeGrad.com is the #1 entry level job site on the Internet and is the leader in the field of entry level job search. Established in 1995, CollegeGrad.com has been conducting the Top Entry Level Employers Survey since 1997.
Contact: Heidi Hanisko
Phone: 262-375-6700
Email: Heidi.Hanisko at CollegeGrad.com
RetirementJobs.com Certifies Manpower Inc. and Schneider National
as Innovative "Age Friendly" Employers
Two leading Wisconsin companies lauded by "Older Worker Champion"
U.S. Senator Herb Kohl for their proven success in
hiring and retaining mature workers
Boston, MA, Eau Claire, WI & Green Bay, WI– August 9, 2007- RetirementJobs.com, the #1 career website for job-seekers aged 50+, today announced that it has independently evaluated and bestowed its coveted "Age Friendly Employer" Certification upon two Wisconsin-based companies: Manpower Inc. and Schneider National, Inc.
The RetirementJobs.com Age Friendly Employer Certification™ Program is a unique initiative to identify and expand the number of employers that maintain policies, practices and programs consistent with employment of people age 50 and older based solely on their proficiency, qualifications and contribution, and on terms and conditions comparable to younger individuals. Employers who've earned RetirementJobs.com Age Friendly Employer Certification must have demonstrated consistent performance on twelve criteria which define best practices that effectively retain and attract a mature workforce to the employer.
Specifically--Certification indicates an employer's recognition of the value of age 50+ workers, as well as its commitment to take affirmative action in providing meaningful employment, development opportunities and competitive pay and benefits. Prominent companies who've earned RetirementJobs.com Age Friendly Employer Certification include national employers H&R Block, Marriott, REI, Robert Half International, Safeway, and Staples.
At respective ceremonies in Eau Claire and Green Bay, Wisconsin, United States Senator
Herb Kohl (D-Wisconsin) will present certificates of ‘Age Friendly Employer Certification' to executives of both companies. As Chairman of the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging, Sen. Kohl is an active public advocate on behalf of the needs and wants of the mature workforce. In February 2007, he introduced ‘Older Worker Opportunity Act of 2007' (S.709), legislation designed to address problems faced by both workers who decide to forgo retirement and businesses that seek to retain their experience.
"By certifying them as ‘Age Friendly', RetirementJobs.com is happy to identify Manpower and Schneider National as trailblazers who positively stand out among other U.S. employers," said Tim Driver, CEO of RetirementJobs.com. "Through their example, Schneider National and Manpower have proven their commitment to a work environment respectful of the needs of older workers. I'm honored to co-present these awards with Senator Kohl—the nation's leading public champion of mature employees, whose legislative initiatives benefit all concerned: job seekers, employees, employers, and the country as a whole."
"Manpower's Age Friendly certification is a testament to our ongoing dedication to helping employers understand the advantages of employing older workers," said Melanie Holmes,
Vice President of Corporate Affairs for Manpower - North America. "By embracing a mature workforce, all employers will fare better in the competition for talent and benefit from a richer and more diverse workforce."
"Schneider National places great value in the diverse perspective, outstanding work ethic
and professionalism mature workers bring to their roles," said Tim Fliss, executive vice president of human resources for Schneider National. "We are proud to be recognized as an Age-Friendly Employer by RetirementJobs.com and to share this recognition with our driver, maintenance, warehouse and office associates."
"We need a 21st century workplace that is a win-win for both older workers and their employers -- an effective strategy for retaining our competitive advantage against other countries facing the same demographic tidal wave," said U.S. Senator Herb Kohl (D-WI). "Companies like RetirementJobs.com, Manpower and Schneider National are stepping up
to fill this void by helping older workers keep their skills and expertise on the job. If these companies continue to adapt to accommodate the aging workforce and we pass the right legislation to help them succeed, we'll keep our economy growing well into the future."
Dates, Times and Locations of the Award Ceremonies
Date: Thursday, August 9th, 2:00 PM
Location: Manpower, Inc. 1119 Regis Court, Eau Claire, WI, 54701
Award Recipient: Melanie Holmes, VP Corporate Affairs, Manpower North America
Date: Friday, August 10th, 2:45 PM
Location: Schneider National, Inc.
3101 S. Packerland Drive, Green Bay, WI 54306
Award Recipient: Tim Fliss, EVP, Human Resources, Schneider National, Inc.
About Manpower Inc.
Manpower Inc. is a world leader in the employment services industry; creating and delivering services that enable its clients to win in the changing world of work. The $18 billion company offers employers a range of services for the entire employment and business cycle including permanent, temporary and contract recruitment; employee assessment and selection; training; outplacement; outsourcing and consulting. Manpower's worldwide network of 4,400 offices in 73 countries and territories enables the company to meet the needs of its 400,000 clients per year, including small and medium size enterprises in all industry sectors, as well as the world's largest multinational corporations. The focus of Manpower's work is on raising productivity through improved quality, efficiency and cost-reduction across their total workforce, enabling clients to concentrate on their core business activities. Manpower Inc. operates under five brands: Manpower, Manpower Professional, Elan, Jefferson Wells and Right Management.
More information on Manpower Inc. is available at www.us.manpower.com.
About Schneider National, Inc.
Schneider National, Inc. is a premier provider of truckload, logistics and intermodal services. Serving more than two-thirds of the FORTUNE 500® companies, Schneider National offers the broadest portfolio of services in the industry. The company's transportation and logistics solutions include One-Way, Intermodal, Transportation Management, Dedicated and Bulk. With wholly owned subsidiaries Schneider Logistics, American Port Services and American Overseas Logistics , Schneider National is the only truckload carrier to offer customers end-to-end domestic and international logistics solutions. Headquartered in Green Bay, Wis., Schneider National has provided expert transportation and logistics solutions for more than 70 years. A $3.7 billion company, Schneider National conducts business in more than 28 countries in North America, Europe and Asia, and continues to grow its international service offerings. For more information about Schneider National visit www.schneider.com or call (800) 558-6767.
About RetirementJobs.com
As the #1 career website for job-seekers aged 50+; RetirementJobs.com provides opportunity, inspiration, community and counsel to people over 50 seeking work to match their lifestyle. The company's powerful, easy-to use job board lists thousands of jobs openings for experienced employees seeking work with a Certified Age Friendly Employer™. RetirementJobs.com is a strong public advocate and a catalyst to help employers retain, hire, and benefit from an experienced workforce. Our website also offers vital information and inspiration for older workers, including advice, news, success stories, and podcasts. For more information, visit www.retirementjobs.com.
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