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2023 Insights Report

The State of University Recruitment Programs

Is early career talent immune to economic headwinds and restructuring from businesses?

An investment in early career talent is a long-term investment in the success of any company — but in times of economic turmoil, that message can be hard to communicate to leadership. While stories of widespread layoffs at companies big and small have saturated the news lately, how does that narrative translate to the youngest members of the workforce? 

To get a sense of what 2023 has in store for university recruitment programs and early career talent, we asked top companies about their hiring plans this year and the strategies they are leaning on to bring in talent.

Download our report to learn what entry-level and intern hiring will look like in 2023, and what tactics companies with top early career programs are using today.

State of Programs 2023

 

What you’ll learn from this report:

  • The state of entry-level and intern hiring in 2023
    We share our data on how companies from various industries and across different program sizes are approaching hiring in 2023 compared to the 2021-22 hiring season, as well as average intern conversion rates. 
  • Top university recruitment strategies
    We illustrate what companies with top early career programs are doing to bring in candidates, provide them with a stellar experience as they move through the hiring process, and demonstrate an investment in D&I.
  • Best practices for retaining candidates

    We showcase the benefits that companies across different program sizes are providing to employees today to ensure they pursue internal growth.

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