Tips for Hiring New College Graduates in 2021
Jul 14, 2021
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It’s no secret that the job market is in a weird place. There has been little incentive for people who were put on unemployment to get a job because they were making more on their benefits than they were at their old occupation. Businesses have been scaling down and halting operations. Now, as millions of employees return to work, there are also new graduates doing their best to enter the workforce.It hasn’t been easy for them. Almost half of the people who graduated college in 2020 are still looking for work. This creates a unique opportunity for businesses to hire new graduates for a lot less than they’d pay an experienced employee. Below are a few tips to help companies hire high-quality entry-level workers who have just graduated college.
Hire for Growth
One of the most important things you can do when you’re hiring newly graduated employees is to hire for growth. This means that you should look at their skills and talk to the candidate about their education. You should think a lot about how the person will grow with the company. Starting the person out at an entry-level position is a good way to determine if they will be right for more integral positions. You don’t necessarily want to hire them for a position that requires a lot of responsibility right away. Instead, hire them for a lower job and see how they do. When you hire for growth, you will also be able to cultivate a team that is loyal to the business.
Use Employee Background Checks
You might not think it’s necessary for newly graduated employees, but using employee background checks will enable you to see if the person is trustworthy. It can be enticing for graduates to embellish details about their experience and education. It’s already difficult for people who have graduated to get a job in general, now it is even tougher. Utilizing background checks will enable you to determine who is being honest and who is lying. It will also provide information on any criminal history, traffic accidents, and more.
Attend Career Events
Colleges often host career events where new graduates can meet with businesses and companies who are looking to hire new employees. Whether you’re a tech company, a real estate firm, or a marketing business, you can find entry-level employees at college career events. You might find just who you need, but it will offer insight into what the standard is and what you will need to do to find the perfect employee for the job.
Use Social Media
Social media is known for all the bad things that occur on the platforms, but it can also be used to find great candidates for your business. LinkedIn is a great place to find new hires, but even Twitter and Facebook can be helpful. You can also get out the word that you are hiring and where to send a resume and applications. With social media, you can be clear that you are accepting newly graduated people and that their applications are welcomed.
Post to Career Sites
Career websites like Monster and ZipRecruiter can be incredibly helpful. Don’t overlook these resources. Not only do these companies make it easy to be clear that you are looking for new graduates, it is also possible to see what people are hiring specific employees and new graduates. You can even target schools individually. Posting on career sites are typically much less expensive than your average job boards. It is another platform you should take advantage of to find the right employees.
It has been difficult for graduates to find a job, which may result in them being more open to lower paying entry-level jobs. While Krispy Kreme gave 2020 graduates free donuts, this is a humorous attempt to compensate for the competitive and fluctuating job market they are entering.
Still, with graduates looking for jobs and companies who need to hire employees for reasonable salaries can find each other. It is all about finding the right fit for your business and the requirements of the position. If you are clear about what you are looking for and what you can pay for the job, you’ll be able to find a graduate who will grow with the company.
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