"The past year pushed all of us to rethink every aspect of our lives, and as students navigate this new way of finding jobs and internships it's essential that they not only have the right tools and resources but also the appropriate guidance along the way," said Christine Cruzvergara, Handshake's VP of Higher Education and Student Success.
When it comes to preparing for virtual internships, a majority (69.1%) of students said they research companies and/or the interviewer, 46.7% of students conduct mock interviews with friends and family, and 41.8% say they practice meditation and deep breathing. When asked to share what they like most about the virtual job search process, nearly half of students said that they feel less intimidated meeting with potential employers (48.7%), they appreciate the reduction in scheduling barriers (44.5%), and feel they are better able to prepare for interviews (42%). With the spring recruiting season on the horizon, Handshake, the leading site for college students to find jobs, surveyed Gen Z to better understand what is working, areas for improvement, and how recruiters and employers can better support them in the job search process moving forward. 24, 2021 /PRNewswire/ - It has been nearly a year since the world of recruitment and hiring was upended due to COVID-19, leaving employers, students and higher education institutions in need of new ways to connect.
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