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Welcome to the Collegiate Employment Research Institute at Michigan State University

CERI is nationally recognized for its research on the transition from college to work; employment readiness of college graduates; and the transition experience through college (“the sophomore year”). The Institute is also involved in the assessment of learning in the workplace; assessment practices for University accountability (outcome assessment); and evaluation of integrated learning opportunities. CERI annually publishes Recruiting Trends that provides an analysis of the college labor market.

Internship/Co-op Study

Recent Publications:

Unpacking Your Study Abroad Experience: Critical Reflection for Workplace Competencies. CERI Research Brief 1-2008

Recruiting Trends 2007-2008 Summary

Recruiting Trends Supplimental data

Collegiate Employment Research Institute
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Michigan State University Career Services Network
East Lansing, MI 48824

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	We are often asked what the staff is reading or has grabbed our attention, as we develop our research or try to set our results in context. So if you are up to a good read (maybe not) you may want to peruse the list. Over time we will back track to add our favorites. You can also add your favorites by sending us recommendations for inclusion. We have rated the sources we add – just like the movies

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	Interesting and varied topics are tracked in order to gain insight into our students and the world they will soon enter. Some topics pertain to features of the economy or labor market that will affect new college graduates, such as the slowdown in retirement of the baby boomers or the increase in outsourcing key jobs overseas; others cover generational or social phenomena that influence the behavior of college students and recent graduates, such as the formation of urban tribes, the creative class, or impact of depression. We will continue to update these topics as we obtain new information. We will also be adding topics as we pull information out of our files. If you have information you wish to add to any of these topics or you want to suggest a topic, please contact us.

Moving Up or Moving Out of the Company? Factors that Influence the Promoting or Firing of New College Hires.
CERI Research Brief 1-2007

Parent Involvement in the College Recruiting Process: To What Extent?
CERI Research Brief 2-2007

How Central is Work to Young Adults?

What Do Young Adults Want?

Today's Young Adults: Surfing for the Right Job

2006-2007 Recruiting Trends