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Standards & Competencies
Competencies for University Relations and Recruiting Professionals
Providing a roadmap to professional excellence, the NACE Competencies for University Relations and Recruiting Professionals identify critical skill sets for URR staff across five role levels: URR coordinator/assistant, campus recruiter, campus manager, program/function/business manager, and enterprise manager. Read More.
Trends & Predictions
Cost-Per-Hire Varies by Way Employers Calculate Budget
October 04, 2019
By NACE Staff
When it comes to cost-per-hire, the average amount is dependent on the way employers calculate their budgets. Read More.
Trends & Predictions
Data Reporting Tells the Story for Recruiting Budgets
September 23, 2019
By NACE Staff
While the overall average recruiting budget for the 2016-17 recruiting year was $491,303, the way employers reported their numbers had an impact on the budget data. Read More.
Student Attitudes
Students: Salary Top Deciding Factor Between Two Jobs
September 26, 2018
By NACE Staff
Students mulling two job opportunities place a strong emphasis on starting salary as their deciding factor.

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Best Practices
Assess, Connect to Stave Off Job Offer Reneges
June 10, 2019
By NACE Staff
Several employers have reported an uptick in students reneging on job offers this year. What can you do to help your organization avoid reneges? Read More.

DATA BITES

$19.05

Average hourly wage for an intern
2019 Internship & Co-op Report

56.1%

Average conversion rate from intern to full-time hire
2019 Internship & Co-op Report

71.4%

Average one-year retention rate for intern hires with internal experience
2019 Internship & Co-op Report

$69,010

Average salary for a college recruiter
2018 Recruiting Compensation Report

88%

Percentage of employers with diversity recruiting efforts
2018 Recruiting Benchmarks Survey Report

38.2 DAYS

Average time from job posting to interview
2018 Recruiting Benchmarks Survey Report

24.5 DAYS

Average time from interview to offer
2018 Recruiting Benchmarks Survey Report

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