Thursday, March 09, 2006
And Another Thing
More On College Recruiting from WorkForce Week:

  • 2006 will be the most competitive college recruiting environment since pre-2001
  • 54% of NACE Members will be on campus this spring -- up 12% from last year
  • Students are receiving more interviews and more offers
  • On one California campus, there were 150 companies 2 years ago and this year they capped it at 250.
  • Job content, fit with the company culture and salary are the top three things that are important to students from an employer perspective.
How about today's NEW YORK TIMES
Spring Break

Marketers will spend more than $75 million this month to reach students on spring break, according to research by Vacation Connections."The days of putting a branded tent on a beach and then handing out stuff is just dead."

Beachfront bars, advertising on everything from room keys, pillowcases, shower curtains and rolling toothbrushes are just a few things happening as everyone tries to make an emotional connection and get the party started.

Why?
According to Deanne's Alloy Media, the college market was responsible for more than $175 billion a year in consumer spending.

Let's get the party started.
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