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More than 50 Years of Recruiting Trends Reports

Phil Gardner, Recruiting Trends survey author and director of MSU’s Collegiate Employment Research Institute, describing in the 51st annual report that employers think the job market will be strong for college graduates for the 12th consecutive year. The 51st Recruiting Trends 2021-2022 was released in October 2021, continuing to tell the unfolding story of college recruiting trends.

The CERI Mission

CERI strives to increase our understanding of young adults in their transition from college to work:

  • By fostering collaboration and exchange among professionals in various settings.

  • By nurturing creativity, openness, and courage of thought about thinking about our profession.

  • By innovating and embracing ideas.

  • By sharing information and expertise with those seeking insight to young adults at work.