5 Reasons to Hire Recent College Grads

5 Reasons to Hire Recent College Grads

Many college grads inevitably wind up in the same frustrating Catch-22-style situation: They need an entry-level job to gain experience, but no one wants to hire them because they lack -- you guessed it -- experience. And despite the fact that 90% of degree holders feel more than prepared for full-time employment, only about half of hiring managers agree. In fact, about 60% of companies feel that recent graduates lack critical thinking skills that are essential for thriving in the workplace, while 56% feel that those straight out of college are missing the ability to pay strong enough attention to detail.

It's easy to see why companies might favor workers with at least some experience over those with none at all. But there are actually a number of benefits to hiring recent college grads. Here are just a few to consider.

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