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How Employers find Employees

The National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) conducts a survey of employers each year to find out where they locate new employees. Here are the results of their latest survey.

Most Effective Recruiting Methods for Employers

  1. Internship Program and On-Campus Recruiting (tied for #1)
  2. Employee Referrals and Co-Op Program (tied for #2)
  3. Career/Job Fairs
  4. Faculty Contacts
  5. Internet Job Postings (Experience Job Board)
  6. Internet Job Postings (employer web site)
  7. Student Organizations/Clubs
  8. Internet Job Postings (commercial career web site)
  9. Resumes from Career Center (Experience Job Board)