Uncertainty looms in the area of hiring as employers try to determine the best avenues to acquire quality employees in 2013. Extensive research conducted by the Collegiate Employment Research Institute was recently presented to colleges and universities to illustrate the recruiting and hiring trends of the upcoming year. Tim Muma speaks with Laura Kestner-Ricketts, Director of the Career Services Center at Marquette University, who attended the conference and has a great stake in importance and value of the findings. Laura breaks down and analyzes the key components of the research, what it means for job seekers and how to positively utilize the information.