Check out these top 10 turn-offs that recent grads experience as they navigate the hiring process out of college.

1. One-Sided
Conversations
Make sure conversations with
college grads are a two-way
street, so they are continually
challenged.
Turn-Offs for Recent Grads
TOP
10 Navigate the road map
Unrealistic
Requirements
1
5
Lengthy
Hiring Process
A lengthy hiring process signals
inefficiency in the organization.
When an offer is made, pay fairly.
Low pay suggests the company
may not value its employees.
College grads are transitioning
from school life and flexible
schedules. Be sure to highlight
any benefits that show your
company is a great place to
work for a new grad.
RUN
AWAY!
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10
3
During initial phone screenings,
recruiters who seem distant
or disconnected from the rest
of the organization leave poor
first impressions!
Out-of-Touch
Recruiters
College grads
like things
done quickly!
College grads like a
work hard, play hard
environment!
6
When candidates finally reach
the final round, setting poor
expectations of the job can set
future employees up for failure.
Honesty demonstrates the
integrity of the office!
Setting Poor
Expectations
BE
HONEST!
8
College grads want
encouragement for
personal and
professional growth
9
At the beginning of a new job,
it’s easy for college grads to feel
isolated and neglected. Find
ways to help them acclimate
quicker to your organization
through onboarding programs,
such as mentorships.
Being Put on
the Back Burner
!
ISOLATION
AHEAD
college grads travel through as they enter
the workforce. Take a peek into the top ten
turn-offs recent grads experience.
ACCESS
DENIED
Hire based on potential!
Avoid restrictive job criteria
that scares away top
talent.2
The Black Hole
Choosing to respond to all
candidates, including recent
grads, ensures positive
sentiment about your
organization.
WARNING!
No connection,
no chance!
!
Office
Disorganization
4
At the onsite interview, if the
environment is chaotic or the
interviewer isn’t prepared,
applicants experience anxiety.
MORE
ANXIETY!
Low Compensation
Packages
Lack of
Company Benefits