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▪ Spring Career Fair ▪ Employers Seeing Low Student Response Rates ▪ New Programs In The Pipeline ▪ RIT News ▪ Looking for Employer Partners ▪ In The Life Of A Co-op ▪ Three New Assistant Directors Appointed ▪ Recruiting Updates |
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Employers Seeing Low Student Response RatesThis fall, the student response rate to job postings and on campus interviews for both co-op and full-time positions, has been lower than previous recruiting periods, even for employers who are well known and highly visible and in spite of extensive advertising. Our colleagues at universities across the nation are reporting similar experiences. There are a few key factors and conditions which we believed have contributed to the situation:
We are implementing various strategies to increase the student response rate including asking faculty and academic department assistance, working through student clubs and organizations and more aggressively marketing opportunities to students and alumni. We are closely monitoring the on-campus interview listings and sending additional notices out to students, utilizing both phone and email options. Some tips for employers to help increase the response rate to job openings:
In addition to regular recruiting activities, promote your brand and increase visibility on campus by utilizing one or more of the following options:
As always, please let us know if you would like to discuss any strategies specific to your company and circumstances. We would be happy to work directly with you in crafting a customized approach. |
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New Programs In The PipelineRIT has had a number of new academic programs recently approved by New York State. Click on the news story links below for more information: RIT’s
School of Print Media Offers Certificate Program in Digital Print and
Publishing RIT
Introduces Undergraduate Program in Urban and Community Studies RIT’s
Computing College Offering Three New Master of Science Degrees RIT
Launches VOIP/IP Telephony Courses with Support of Polycom Equipment Additional programs are being developed including a BS in Consumer Finance, a BS/MS in Safety Technology/Environmental Management, an MS in Facility Management, a BS in Game Design & Development, a BFA in Digital Studio and a BS in Medical Sciences. More information on these exciting new programs will be available soon. |
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RIT NewsHear is the latest news from RIT—interviews, stories, and specials from RIT University News. To read the stories that interest you, just click on the headline below: Ashok
Rao Named Dean of RIT’s E. Philip Saunders College of Business Next
Generation Imaging Detectors Could Enhance Space Missions RIT
Awarded $2.7 Million for Automotive Fuel-Cell Research Harris
Corporation Donates $400,000 to RIT for Campus Computer Engineering
Design Center “Moral
Clarity” Espoused in Debate Over Health Care Reform NTID
Awarded $1.1 Million for Deaf Education Research For all the latest news about RIT, visit the University News web site at http://www.rit.edu/news.html |
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Looking For Employer PartnersRIT has enjoyed tremendously productive and mutually rewarding partnerships with many employers over the years and we are looking for more! If you think there may be organizations you’re working with that could benefit from an RIT relationship, we would love to hear from you. They may be key suppliers, sub contractors, clients or any organization that could utilize our co-op students or graduates. If you can refer us to an employer that could benefit, please contact Sarah Burke, Employer Relations Specialist at swboce@rit.edu. We appreciate the referral! |
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In The Life of a Co-opEvery quarter our students return with great stories about their experiences while on their co-op assignments. Do you have an interesting story to share about one of your co-op students? We would love to hear from you about your experiences with a student who solved a challenging situation, did something funny or just was a great asset to your company. Space permitting, we would like to share at least one story each quarter. To submit your entry, please contact Sarah Burke, Employer Relations Specialist at swboce@rit.edu. |
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Three New Assistant Directors AppointedIn direct support of the RIT’s new strategic plan, the Office of Cooperative Education and Career Services has appointed three new Assistant Directors. The individuals are maintaining their current roles as Program Coordinators while assuming new responsibilities in areas targeted for focused office development: • Kim DeLardge –
Increasing visibility and opportunities for African American, Latino/a,
and Native American students and graduates |
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Recruiting UpdatesThe spring recruiting season is right around the corner. Please consider RIT for all your recruiting needs, co-op, full time, and career fairs. Our goal is that your recruiting experience will be of the utmost success. We recommend that you post early for specific jobs and majors. Positions with vague job descriptions and listed for “all majors” won’t attract as many students. Try to review the resumes as you receive them and make decisions on suitability. The market is very strong right now for students and sitting on a resume of a qualified student for even a couple of days could mean that you would lose the best candidate to another employer. You are welcome to recruit at RIT any time, however, we find that the most beneficial times for employers is January 8th – February 9th. To make arrangements for On-Campus Interviewing, call Lynn McGahey at 585-475-5463. Lynn will assist in setting up your schedule. Interviews are usually in 30 minute blocks, but we can also customize your interview schedule to your specifications. Our facilities include a dozen employer interview rooms and coming soon - our new Employer Business Center – complete with internet hook up and phone access. Please remember you may also contact us at any time to reserve premium on-campus recruiting dates or to list open positions.
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