4 tips for recruiting entry-level talent

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When it comes to hiring, what worked with previous generations won’t necessarily work with Gen Z — a lesson recruiters are learning the hard way. 

Employers are recognizing the importance of adding fresh talent to their workforce, so much so that 68% of companies are actively seeking entry-level talent in 2024, according to a recent A Team Lease EdTech report, which marks a 6% increase from 2023. But whether or not they’re successful in those efforts will depend on their approach. 

Coursework, extracurriculars and organizations that applicants were part of during their educational career could be valuable preparation for their professional one — even if they don’t know how to put it on paper. Asking candidates to add or share details beyond what is on a resume is a good way to identify qualities that may otherwise go unnoticed. 

“Recruiters, if they aren’t careful, get too caught up on what they are or aren’t seeing in a resume,” Mathew says. “There’s an opportunity to dive in and ask questions that showcase behavioral strengths and opportunities that might not be showcased in the resume to find diamonds in the rough.”

Paola Peralta
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Paola Peralta is an Associate Editor at Employee Benefit News and has been with the team for five years. She is a proud UCF journalism graduate who got her start through a Dow Jones News Fund … Read full bio


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