Los Angeles College Recruiting Conference
Despite the weak economy, I am discovering that some employers are having significant new challenges with their recruiting. Two weeks ago I presented at the Campus Recruiting Forum in Chicago and heard some interesting comments from some of the employers there about the challenges of recruiting in this economy.
Some referenced the fact that they are still hiring students, but that they're expected to do so with a much smaller budget. Others mentioned that many highly qualified students appear to be avoiding the job search process altogether because they have heard such discouraging reports about the job market. The career center reps at the Forum echoed this sentiment and said they should be busier than ever helping students in this market, but the students are not coming -- they've given up!
But the biggest challenge seems to be regarding hiring the right candidate -- one who will stick around when the economy turns around. On the one hand, employers are thrilled to have great candidates available, but on the other hand they are worried that these candidates will be difficult to retain when jobs become more plentiful.
When the market is changing like this, I can't emphasize enough the value of participating in conferences and other opportunities to share with other organizations -- competitors or otherwise. If you are interested in learning more about how to succeed with your recruiting in this economy, I strongly recommend that you attend the next Campus Recruiting Forum. It takes place in LA on May 28th. The employers at the Chicago one seemed to love the event, I'm sure the LA one will be just as good.
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Hiring the right candidate can be a challenge. I agree that conferences are a great way to increase the potential of finding future employees.
What are some of the options available to retain the new employees when the market turns around?
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