For most of this year, the hiring market has been volatile as employers work to navigate changes in the government, technology, and more, and it looks like that trend will carry over to next year and the college Class of 2026.

Today, we thank all who served and remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice in service of this country. We are proud to offer resources to assist our members in meeting the needs of veterans as they return to school and prepare to enter the workforce.

Despite increased use among employers, less than 40% of graduating seniors said they were familiar with the term “skills-based hiring,” according to our 2025 Student Survey. buff.ly/X9wgS3S

For the past five years, our award-winning virtual HBCU Summit has been one of the cornerstones of the NACE calendar. It’s been our privilege to bring together people with the common goal of reaching HBCU students.

According to our 2025 Student Survey, college Class of 2025 graduates received fewer job offers and were more likely to accept an offer than their Class of 2024 peers. buff.ly/jCmQYrS

More than 80% of respondents to our recent Quick Poll said their institution is implementing our career readiness competencies, with about two-thirds saying it’s either institution-wide or at the department level. buff.ly/ilStNSe

While the embrace of AI varies among individual employers, in a broad sense, it has led to new job opportunities for college graduates across industries and degree classifications. buff.ly/UdrY4b2

As part of their efforts to use their internship program to create a talent pipeline, Garver added several keep-warm strategies for interns and regularly seeks feedback on all aspects of their program. buff.ly/8dLJkWU

November is Native American Heritage Month, and we're proud to support Native students and organizations who recruit from this population through programming and other resources throughout the year.

Likely due to a tightening job market, college Class of 2025 graduates began their job hunt earlier and submitted more applications than their 2024 counterparts, according to our 2025 Student Survey. buff.ly/OT6glGJ

As employers experiment with AI and how to incorporate it into their daily operations, some have also begun incorporating it into their internship programs, as well. buff.ly/zI0MeFG

After developing a dashboard to track historical event registration and attendance, @cmu.edu ’s Career & Professional Development Center now shares weekly reports on how registration compares to previous years. buff.ly/6AwMaAL

Among respondents to our recent Quick Poll, more than 80% say their institutions are integrating career readiness, mostly though collaboration with faculty. buff.ly/XXH7ZqM

Facing a nationwide workforce shortage, Garver reworked their internship recruiting program and incorporated new aspects to help in creating a reliable talent pipeline. buff.ly/pxbgxMG

Students with a master’s degree in either business or engineering can expect a higher starting salary compared to those with a bachelor’s, although the salary difference in other fields has diminished over the past decade. buff.ly/SG36bx5

Employers made more job offers compared to previous years but took longer to do so, according to our 2025 Recruiting Benchmarks report. buff.ly/belebDQ

As part of their efforts to help students develop a support system, ASU Career Services and ASU Family developed a family-focused communication program to provide career-related information to those who opt in. buff.ly/yD7LCwQ

Employers and career services professionals should establish a good working relationship to ensure they’re able to support one another in the event that a tenuous or unsafe situation arises on campus. buff.ly/KbIE7QG

As part of their efforts to help students develop a support system, ASU Career Services and ASU Family developed a family-focused communication program to provide career-related information to those who opt in. buff.ly/yD7LCwQ

The time between interview and offer for full-time entry level positions rose to a five-year high in 2025, which coincided with a 2.4% increase in reneges compared to 2023, according to our 2025 Recruiting Benchmarks Report. buff.ly/belebDQ

Although some academic fields still offer a higher starting salary for those with master’s degree compared to bachelor’s, once adjusted for inflation, that is no longer uniformed across all majors. buff.ly/9li1TNA

Although many campuses have a public safety plan in place, visitors may not be aware of it, which means recruiters visiting for an event should consider taking simple proactive steps to ensure a safer experience. buff.ly/KbIE7QG

Launched in 2023, the ASU Career Services and ASU Family digital communication program was designed to inform and engage the families of students about career-related needs and resources. buff.ly/DCMbnfo

Although some aspects of professionalism are consistent across industries, a lack of clarity about specific expectations can lead to inadvertently biased hiring, according to Lisa Mann of UNC Asheville. buff.ly/7oIdRdq

More than one-third of full-job and internship offers were extended in the spring/summer period, according to respondents to our 2025 Recruiting Benchmarks Survey, which is nearly double the percentage compared to 2023. buff.ly/z1BalEG

With many career centers expanding to multiple campus locations and academic areas, take proactive steps to find academic allies, identify meeting spaces, and create a shared vision can create a cohesive student experience, according to Chantelle Wright of Montclair State University. buff.ly/s5szbKZ

Because aspects of professionalism may vary between industries, those overseeing internships should clearly communicate workplace culture expectations and help bridge the gap from the classroom to the workplace, according to Lisa Mann of UNC Asheville. buff.ly/BuJsZQJ

Because many career centers are decentralized, asset mapping can be helpful in identifying resources while limiting duplicated work early in the project development process, according to Chantelle Wright of Montclair State University. buff.ly/yrEAecd

By giving interns with hands-on projects and networking opportunities, both with their peers and leaders at the organization, Salas O’Brien believes it has developed better long-term relationships with their interns. buff.ly/GufaZzl

The NACE Principles for Ethical Professional Practice Committee has offered ethical guidance for both career services and recruitment around the use of AI, with an emphasis on full disclosure and protecting student information. buff.ly/X9ms8mw

The Salas O’Brien internship program combines career prep and technical development for students by providing them with both industry-specific, hands-on projects and networking opportunities with peers and leaders. buff.ly/po6F1Sj

Although fall and spring remain the most popular periods for employers to recruit, there has been a shift toward waiting until spring and summer to extend offers in recent years, according to our 2025 Recruiting Benchmarks Report. buff.ly/5BIaXbE

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Through the Work+ Pilot at UConn, students with on-campus employment received paid professional development via Blackboard with modules focused on skill development and career exploration. buff.ly/q5VmI5i

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While the overall average starting salary for the college Class of 2024 increased compared to last year, some top-earning majors either remained stagnant or decreased slightly. buff.ly/STAywEW

As Hispanic Heritage Month kicks off, we want to take this chance to celebrate our Hispanic and Latinx members and recognize their many contributions to our community and our work.

There are simple steps employers can take to maintain a connection with interns who have returned to campus, such as connecting on social media and reaching out ahead of campus visits. buff.ly/5a4Tf1U

By investing in its summer internship program, Maximus created a sustainable talent pipeline, with overall feedback from interns rating above industry standards in satisfaction, retention, and conversion. buff.ly/fiys8BF

Interestingly, this doesn't necessarily line up with our research. In our Recruiting Benchmarks Report, more than half of employers who responded to our survey said they are not currently using AI as an assistive tool for recruiting ... (1/3)

Because the best internship programs serve as a talent pipeline, employers need to proactively keep in touch with their interns once they’ve returned to campus. buff.ly/gXGHnth

By creating a positive internship experience with tailored onboarding, regular professional development meetings, and networking opportunities, Maximus has built a sustainable talent pipeline. buff.ly/qmWgQ0x

The average starting salary for graduates from the college Class of 2024 increased by about 2% compared to their peers from the Class of 2023, according to our Summer 2025 Salary Survey report. buff.ly/NSaPVEN

According to respondents to our Job Outlook 2025 Spring Update, which was released in April, 89% of employers expect to increase or maintain their hiring for the college Class of 2025 compared to 2024. naceweb.org/research/rep...

The UConn Work+ Pilot focused on helping students with on-campus jobs develop professional skills and explore career paths through direct collaboration with their supervisors and digital lessons. buff.ly/cHSymAX

While the intern offer rate fell for the 2024 cohort compared to their peers from previous years, the overall acceptance rate actually increased to its highest levels since the pandemic, according to our recent research. buff.ly/MwWoupN

Last year, Kenyon College’s Career Development Office launched its Career Rewards Program to encourage students to visit the career center more often and participate in its services to earn points toward prizes. buff.ly/yUA6r0Q

To address Gen Z’s desire for authenticity, GM Financial recently reworked its intern social media strategy and created in-depth shortform videos that highlight the intern experience and the organization’s overall culture. buff.ly/h8ufUFa

The LER Accelerator coalition is a group of higher education stakeholders, including us, that advocate for the adoption of learning and employment records (LERs), and recently released a white paper on the value of this tool. buff.ly/KfaEprT

About twice as many respondents to our 2025 Internship & Co-op Survey had hybrid internships in 2024 compared to in-person, but those with in-person internship programs had a higher full-time employment offer rate. buff.ly/lMjJxte