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Salary alone may not be enough to attract a student to your organization. They want
to ensure that the employer/position are good fits for them. It is important that
employers invest some time in researching what things are important to students. If
students are excited to work for you, you will benefit from their best work and a
successful placement as a result.
Understanding what students/millennials want can: (1.) help you attract more job
applicants, (2.) help you filter out the best candidates (3.) improve employee
absenteeism and retention.
Tips:
1. Many students are becoming more socially conscious. Do you do things that give back to the community? Do you
recycle and have a green office environment? What makes your office culture fun and/or inclusive? Bottom line:
students want to see if they fit with your company.
2. Remember these are summer positions and students have made commitments to things like summer school, sports
and family vacations. Students are interested in having life/work balance. Are you flexible in how they obtain their
required 35 hours/week?
3. Is there an opportunity for mentorship and perhaps the possibility to work for your organization in the future?
This could be a great way for employers to find and groom future leaders for their organization. Keep them engaged
with your organization by finding part time opportunities for them to work with you during the school year.
Do you need more information on this topic? Below are some links to other resources you may find helpful.
Department of Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour (Employer Tools)
What Millennials Want (CERIC):
PETL Program Officers:
Five easy steps to help you find a summer student
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