Seminar paper from the year 2003 in the subject Business economics – Business Management, Corporate Governance, University of Phoenix, language: English, abstract: This paper discusses the recruiting and retaining recent college graduates. The unique benefits of recent college graduates are explored, as well as the best ways to recruit this specific demographic of candidates. In addition, how to retain these valuable employees, once they have been brought on board is also discussed. As the marketplace becomes ever more competitive, it becomes increasingly important for companies to hire and retain the best candidates possible. By efficiently and effectively attracting and retaining recent college graduates, organizations can be one step closer to ensuring their success within the industry.