There's a good article by John Flato over on ERE.net: Five reasons to maintain a strong campus recruiting program during this economic downturn.
He likens the Dot Com Bust to today's economic woes, and suggests that you shouldn't have a knee-jerk reaction.
Here are his five reasons, make sure you check out the entire article for the full details..
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Improve the quality of the talent you are able to recruit
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Block and tackle competitors
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Thwart looming retirements and a drain of intellectual capital
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Campus continuity pays off
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Campus recruiting is the most cost-effective way to source and retain top diverse talent
But you are the ones out in the trenches, thoughts?
-Susanna
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By sticking with your recruitment plan on campus, you are also maintaining the reputation you have built with students and faculty.
Posted by: Jason Bakker | April 08, 2009 at 19:36