Recruiters Favor Public Schools to the Ivies

Finally some of those big-state schools get a little respect. According to a survey by the Wall Street Journal, recruiters favored schools with larger populations over the more prestigious Ivy Leagues.

The recession hit all aspects of business life, including the recruiters. Because of the downturn, recruiters had to cut costs and work more efficiently at finding the right candidate to fill a specific job post. And they found the larger schools that also teach “practical skills” transitioned quicker and smoother for their organizations, according to the WSJ.

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