BETHLEHEM, PA—Hiring activity for new college graduates has picked up some, according to results of a monthly poll conducted by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE).
NACE’s latest poll, reported as an index, found that the overall hiring index for February 2010 is 96.4, up from 86.4 reported in January and near the 98.2 peak reported in December 2009.
“The February hiring index is more consistent with the trend we saw developing in the fall,” says Marilyn Mackes, NACE executive director.
In addition, 26.8 percent of respondents to the latest poll indicated they planned to increase hiring, while 25.9 percent reported plans to decrease hiring.
In terms of recruiting activity, poll respondents report little change between January and February. The current recruiting activity index stands at 97.3, down slightly from 98.6 reported in January but up some from 95.4 in December.
“In general, employers have been fairly consistent in their projections regarding recruiting activity,” says Mackes. “One reason for that appears to be their commitment to recruit for their internship programs this year even if they forgo or reduce their full-time college hiring.”
NACE’s next poll will be conducted March 1 – April 1; results will be reported on NACE’s web site (www.naceweb.org).
About the NACE Index: Each month, NACE polls its employer members and reports the results as an index for college hiring and an index for recruiting activity. Index scores range from 0 to 200 (100 represents no change; scores below 100 represent an expected decrease; scores above 100 represent an expected increase).
The most recent poll was conducted February 1, 2010, through March 1, 2010. NACE polled 286 of its employer members on their recruiting and hiring activity over February, March, and April; 35.7 percent, or 102, responded.
About NACE: Since 1956, the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) has been the leading source of information about the college job market. NACE is headquartered in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. NACE maintains a virtual press room on its web site.
Contact:
Ed Koc, ext. 164, ekoc@naceweb.org
Mimi Collins, ext 119, mcollins@naceweb.org
800.544.5272 or 610.868.1421
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