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Helping Employees Pay Off Student Loans Is a Win-Win

April 14th, 2020

Amid the economic slowdown brought on by coronavirus, employer-paid student loan benefits now provide tax advantages that can help both employers and employees weather the storm. College students currently accruing debt are also more likely to apply for jobs that offer student loan benefits, making it easier for companies with these benefits to recruit top […]

College Students’ Coronavirus Fears Continue to Climb

April 6th, 2020

As the coronavirus outbreak worsens in the U.S., dozens of American college students have tested positive for COVID-19 and at least one has died. Students around the country are now taking the pandemic seriously. A new survey of 1,500 undergraduates finds that an overwhelming majority (93%) are concerned about the spread of the coronavirus outbreak, […]

One-Third of College Students Say Political Correctness Hurts Comedy

March 30th, 2020

Political correctness on college campuses has dominated the national conversation in recent years. And how today’s students view controversial jokes shines a light on how they think political correctness impacts the entertainment industry, as well as how that debate seeps into their personal lives. A new survey of 2,000 undergraduates finds that almost two-thirds (64%) […]

1 in 10 Students Who Back Joe Biden Would Vote For Trump Over Sanders

March 19th, 2020

College students’ overwhelming support for Bernie Sanders’ 2020 presidential campaign only grew stronger as the Democratic primary narrowed to two frontrunners. While most college Democrats plan on voting for whoever wins the party’s nomination, a significant portion who support former Vice President Joe Biden say they would vote for Donald Trump over Sanders. The Chegg/College […]

College Students Rely Heavily on LinkedIn During the Job Search

March 16th, 2020

Students overall use YouTube, Instagram, and Snapchat more than other social media platforms, but almost half (48%) use LinkedIn most often during the job search. 6 in 10 (60%) students say a company’s social media activity can tell them a lot about the company culture. But female students are more likely than male students to […]

College Students Want Employers to Help Pay Their Student Loans

February 24th, 2020

An overwhelming majority (89%) of students think more companies’ benefit packages should include helping employees pay off their student loans. Nearly two-thirds (64%) of students say they would rather have $5,000 toward 401(k) contributions annually than $5,000 toward student loan contributions. Almost 6 in 10 (57%) students who expect to graduate with debt say that […]

College Students Value Prestigious Internships Over Prestigious Degrees

February 17th, 2020

A quality internship program can double as a pipeline for future hires, and college students today think where they intern is more important than where they go to school. A new survey of 2,500 undergraduates finds that a majority (72%) think an internship at a prestigious company looks better to employers than a degree from […]

College Job Seekers Don’t Rule Out Companies with Negative Press

February 10th, 2020

Almost half (45%) of students say they would likely apply to Boeing if a relevant position opened up, while just 14% who are unlikely to apply say negative press about the safety of Boeing’s planes is the main deterrent. Roughly 3 in 10 students say they would likely apply to Uber (30%) or WeWork (32%) […]

Artificial Intelligence in Recruiting Concerns 6 in 10 College Students

February 4th, 2020

A majority (59%) of students are concerned about the use of AI becoming more common in the job recruiting process. But non-white students are more likely than white students to be concerned (66% vs. 55%). About two-thirds (66%) of students say AI takes the human aspect out of hiring and is detrimental to the process. […]

College Students Expect to Stay at Their First Job for 2 Years or Less

January 29th, 2020

The trend in young workers frequently switching jobs will likely continue, as current college students don’t plan on staying at their post-grad jobs for long. A new survey of 1,500 undergraduates finds that a majority (56%) expect to stay at their first job after graduation for two years or less. But a distinct gap between […]

College Students Value Teachers Over Friends at the Office

January 27th, 2020

No one wants to work in a hostile environment, but today’s college students care more about finding coworkers who will help them professionally than making close friends at the office. A new survey of 1,500 undergraduates finds that an overwhelming majority (93%) of students say it’s important that a company has employees they can learn […]

Company Swag Could Draw More Female Students to Recruiting Events

January 22nd, 2020

Free gifts are unimportant for many college students looking to attend on-campus career events, but a gender gap highlights how company swag could help recruit female students. A new survey of 5,000 undergraduates finds that half (50%) say the prospect of getting free swag from companies is an important reason to attend recruiting events. However, […]

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