The bootcamp era is over. Companies are chasing elite college grads again.

In a cooling job market, prestige is helping some elite college graduates stand out. Getty Images The hiring slowdown has made it harder for even elite college graduates to land jobs. But as employers grow more selective, the prestige of an Ivy League degree can still pay off. Some employers have narrowed their recruiting to a select group of schools. For a few years, a hot job market cast doubt on the need for an elite college diploma. In a tough job market, that trend is reversing. Matt S...