Employer Panel: Inside the Hiring Landscape – Trends, Tensions & What’s Ahead

What’s really going on in the job market right now? In this candid conversation, a panel of campus recruiters and talent acquisition leaders will share how they’re navigating today’s biggest recruitment challenges—from overwhelming application volumes to evolving expectations around AI, equity, and efficiency.

We’ll explore:

• How AI is shaping (and reshaping) early talent hiring
• Strategies for managing large applicant pools or struggling to attract the right candidates
• What it will take for the campus job market to rebound—and who’s already adapting
• What strong employer relations partnerships look like from the employer’s side
• Whether you’re looking to better support your employer partners or anticipate where the market’s headed next, this session will give you a front-row seat to what’s top of mind for recruiters right now

Here are some potential questions:

• How would you describe the current state of campus recruitment in your organization or industry? Are you seeing any trends that concern or encourage you?
• How is AI showing up in your recruitment process right now—either internally or via vendors? Are there specific tools or approaches that are adding value or raising red flags? What do you wish schools understood about how AI is impacting the candidate experience or selection process?
• Are you seeing changes in application volume—either surges or drop-offs—in your roles or regions? How are you adapting?
• What are some ways employer relations professionals can make themselves indispensable to your team in this environment?