Handshake Network Trends
Handshake Network Trends presents data and insights on the path from college to career from the largest network of students, universities, and recruiters.
Catching up with the Class of 2024
How economic stress, employer brand, job location, and industry preferences factor into their vision for post-grad life.
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Gen Z brings new expectations to the workplace
The next generation embraces a practical point of view on employer benefits, flexibility, and company values.
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The Class of 2024 sets their sights on the future
A new cohort of seniors charts a path to AI fluency, financial stability, and work-life balance
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The class of 2023 prepares for a future of work, disrupted
How new grads are navigating an uncertain economy, shifting remote work landscape, and next-gen technology.
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Post-layoffs, tech talent boosts non‑tech companies
Hiring the next generation of tech leaders gives businesses a competitive edge
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Enter your pay transparency era
Gen Z wants to be shown the money—and policymakers and employers are answering the call. Learn how Gen Z’s outlook on the job market and new legislation have changed how employers advertise pay.
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The class of 2023 forges ahead
As news about hiring freezes and economic slowdowns take center stage, the class of 2023 have strong feelings (good and bad) about what’s to come. Our survey reveals six things to know about the next cohort of college job seekers.
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The changing map of Gen Z jobseekers
Remote work is getting outsized attention from Gen Z. But there's more to the story. Find out how Gen Z is going beyond remote and demanding flexibility, prioritizing quality of life, and reshaping cities in the process.
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The new currency of social capital
Digitally-native Gen Z are establishing their networks online and from scratch. In this report, we explore how early-career job seekers form connections beyond preexisting relationships.
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Who wins from virtual recruiting
Women, students of color, and neurodiverse students prefer virtual recruitment. Find out how virtual relationships can help employers and higher ed champion diversity and equity in early talent recruiting.
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Gender, equity, and Gen Z
Read about the growing workforce gender gap, the perception of diversity among early-career job seekers, qualities early talent looks for in an employer, and why salary is the great equalizer for Gen Z.
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Tech majors cast a wider net in their job search in 2023
Read more→Insights to shape your recruiting strategy for the new year, based on twelve months of data from the world’s largest early talent network.
Read more→As federal employers step up recruiting efforts on Handshake, students and new grads are recognizing the benefits of a career in the federal government.
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Check out the blog→Dive deeper into remote working trends and learn which cities are benefiting most from Gen Z’s interest in distributed work.
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