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2025-26 NACE Board of Directors
We’re thrilled to welcome six new members to the 2025-26 NACE Board of Directors—a dynamic group of leaders bringing deep experience, fresh insights, and strategic vision to shape the future of our profession. Their term begins on July 1, 2025, and we can’t wait to see the impact they’ll make!
What Are Employers Looking for When Reviewing College Students’ Resumes?

Employers look at the resume for evidence the applicant can do the job. This includes the ability to solve problems, work in a team, and more.
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Industry-HBCU Partnerships Built on Foundation of Understanding, Behavioral Change

Successful partnerships are build on an understanding of challenges, demands, and goals.
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Public Policy

January Federal Update: Executive Orders Issued

January 27, 2025

By Mary Gatta and Alanna Suda

In its first few days, the Trump administration issued several executive orders that impact the work of career services and early talent recruiting professionals. Read more.

Career Readiness

The Gap in Perceptions of New Grads’ Competency Proficiency and Resources to Shrink It

There is a clear and persistent disconnect between how students and employers perceive students’ development of the competencies they need to be career ready as they enter the workforce. Read more.

Students Reveal Obstacles Preventing Them From Taking Internships

January 27, 2025

When students responding to NACE’s 2024 Student Survey were asked to identify the obstacles preventing them from participating in internships, their responses revealed they attributed their decision to a lack of time, concerns over pay, and scant opportunities. Read more.

Competing for College Talent: What They Want and How to Give It to Them

January 29, 2025

By Mimi Collins

Over the past five years—and maybe because they weathered the pandemic and got a giant taste of how quickly things can change—new grads’ wish list has largely reflected one thing: their desire for security. Read more.

Professional Standards for Early Talent Recruiting & University Relations

Developed by a task force of early talent recruiting and university relations professionals for early talent recruiting and university relations professionals, the Professional Standards offer a roadmap to excellence for programs of all shapes and sizes. Read more.

Hiring Up 7.3% for the College Class of 2025

Hiring for the college Class of 2025 is expected to increase 7.3% over hiring for the Class of 2024, according to NACE’s Job Outlook 2025 survey. Read more.

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