Experienced hiring versus college recruiting: issues and trends

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A survey on the proportion of experienced hiring versus college recruiting reveals that experienced hiring has increased on average. However, changes in hiring patterns are highly indefinite. Market shifts toward highly skilled jobs and efficient workers influence experienced hiring. Despite an increase in experienced hiring, the number of employers going for college recruitment and those moving away from it remain balanced. Career centers have decided to give importance to alumni resumes. Respondents' opinions on the relative strengths and weaknesses of both freshers and experienced hires are given.

Analysis, Surveys, Employee recruitment, Employee selection

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"Career Fair ... With a Twist": Johnson County Community College Overland Park, Kansas

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The 1997 National Association of Colleges and Employers/Chevron Award for the development of innovative programming in the career services area has gone to Johnson County Community College in Overland Park, KS. This establishment's 'Career Fair ... With a Twist' was designed to inform educators about what companies seek in new employees. This information was then shared with students to assist them as they seek employment. A key element in the event was a presentation by a member of the National Skills Standards Board about the move towards outcomes assessment in US education.

Achievements and awards, Schools, Career education, Overland Park, Kansas

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Experience and career focus: a framework for advising and placing business interns

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A framework for matching business interns with appropriate internships has been successfully employed by the Colorado State University College of Business. The framework consists of two dimensions that describe interns, the work experience and the career focus of the student. It also considers the four types of student interns, the explorers, idealists, career changers and professionals.

Methods, Management, Internship programs, Vocational guidance, Colorado State University, Business students

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