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Effective methods in generating viable job candidates
Collaborating with colleges and universities (68%);
Employee referrals (31%);
Organizations corporate career Web site (25%);
Social networking Web sites (23%).
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Offer the benefits that college graduates value most in a job
Even if companies are unable to offer competitive compensation packages, professional development and workplace flexibility are attractive alternatives for college graduates, said Evren Esen, director of survey programs at SHRM.
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Desired skills to search out
Professionalism/work ethic (43%);
Writing in English (e.g., grammar and spelling) (29%);
Relationship building/soft skills (29%);
Written communications (26%);
Critical thinking/problem solving (26%).
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Provide training for college graduates
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Streamline the process
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