With so many challenges facing the cities, I’m so inspired by what’s been taking place in Cincinnati this year. Through the incredible work of the University of Cincinnati and CincyTech, opportunities have been created for Cincinnati-area college students to gain valuable, paid, professional experiences with Cincinnati companies and nonprofits.

As I shared in my LinkedIn post, the lessons learned in Cincinnati can be applied within every community to retain top talent AND top companies, and done in a way that is authentic, sustainable, and cost-effective. And if you want to hear directly from those involved, please join us on Oct 22 for Micro-Internships in Cincinnati during which the three panelists will share how they are leading the way in creating positive social and business impact.

Jeffrey Moss, Founder and CEO

Articles of The Week

Show and Tell: How to Attract Early Talent in a Covid World - ERE
8 Diversity Recruiting Mistakes and How to Avoid Them - SHRM
Graduating with a Degree in Human Skills. - Infinite Learner
As The Job Market Collapses, Gen Z Is Making Résumés On TikTok - VICE

Show and Tell: How to Attract Early Talent in a Covid World - ERE

When looking at the newest generation to enter the workforce, it’s helpful to put ourselves in their shoes. Relating to their needs during this time can provide candidates with the relevant information they need to make an informed decision about working with your organization.  

Related reading: What are “Growth-Gigs”? (and why they’re perfect for college students and recent grads) 

8 Diversity Recruiting Mistakes and How to Avoid Them - SHRM

"Most employers think that the reason they aren't hiring enough diverse people is because of a 'top of funnel' problem—not getting enough diverse applicants. However, in most cases, an equally big problem is the funnel itself, meaning they have parts of their hiring process and criteria that don't bode well for underrepresented candidates."

These common barriers make it difficult for employers to identify why their diversity efforts are not working. Find out what they are and how to eliminate the bias within them. 

Related reading: The State of Campus Recruiting: COVID-19, Diversity, and Fall Recruiting

Graduating with a Degree in Human Skills. - Infinite Learner

“Let's focus on teaching human skills so that in a world where change is guaranteed, we can best prepare for a future we can’t predict.”

While Core Skills are vital, it's often difficult for prospective employers to assess them before making the hiring decision. That is another reason why Experiential Recruiting, like Micro-Internships, is vital as it allows employers to better evaluate candidates’ abilities.

Related reading: How to Use Micro-Internships for Campus Recruiting (An infographic)

As The Job Market Collapses, Gen Z Is Making Résumés On TikTok -  VICE

Gen Z is finding new ways to showcase their talents – and for some, this new trend successfully landed them jobs at well-known companies. Could TikTok be a new channel for finding candidates in the future?

Related reading:  Platforms for Hiring College Students in a COVID Environment

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