Insight into the way students use the Web to look for work
One in four job seekers rejects potential employers based on their Web site, according to a new survey by WetFeet.com, an online recruitment technology company. The firm surveyed 750 students from 25 U.S. universities.
Ninety per cent of students visit corporate Web sites during their job search, according to the survey. About half say the quality of the company's site is important in their decision about where to work.
Additional survey findings
Ninety per cent of students visit corporate Web sites during their job search, according to the survey. About half say the quality of the company's site is important in their decision about where to work.
Additional survey findings
- 60 per cent of students search for articles on employers;
- 58 per cent search for career advice;
- students spend on average four hours on a corporate Web site throughout their job search;
- only 44 per cent of undergraduates use job boards; and
- just 33 per cent of business students use job boards.
