3 Things You Need to Know About the 7-Factor Internship Test
Posted on February 5, 2018
pixabay As a career services professional, you understand how important an internship is for a student’s career development. The work experience helps them to determine what they’re truly passionate about. They also learn valuable skills that will give them an edge during their job hu …
These Winter Olympian Traits Will Have You Winning Gold in the Job Search Competition
Posted on January 22, 2018
Pexels Most of us are bundled up on the couch waiting for winter to leave and take its snow with it. Meanwhile, the winter Olympians are preparing to show off their best skills on the ice and slopes. The games have brought triumph and heartache to every athlete involved, but nothing h …
What Marketing Can Teach You About Personal Branding
Posted on January 8, 2018
Chances are, you’ve heard by now how important social media is during the job search. By posting articles about your industry, commenting on relevant groups, and following companies you’re interested in, you can have a leg up on the competition. But this is all assuming that an employ …
Employee Well-being: Important Lessons From Career Counselors
Posted on December 18, 2017
This post was updated in September 2022 As a career counselor, you focus on the same things when helping job seekers research companies. You plan how to find out about salary, benefits, development opportunities, and company culture. But there’s a major factor that you might be forget …
Achieving Employee Loyalty is All about Give and Take
Posted on December 11, 2017
pexels The once wildly-popular TV show The Weakest Link was based on the premise that teams can’t reach their full potential unless everyone is on board and working toward a common goal. This is similar to employee loyalty. Without full buy-in from all team members, real collaboration …
Show Your Employer Brand Through Better Social Media Posts
Posted on November 13, 2017
Pexels The old ways of hiring are gone. These days, in order to reach the best talent, your employer brand must be evident online. But it’s no longer enough to just have a company website or Facebook page that’s rarely updated. Job candidates want to get a view of what the company act …
Ace the Job Interview Just By Being Yourself
Posted on October 30, 2017
You have the skills to excel. You’ve researched the company you’re interviewing with and know you’d fit well into the culture there. During the job interview, you give brief, but insightful answers to each question. Yet, you don’t get the job. The problem is, you’re not showing the re …
The Interview Process is Changing Fast. Are Your Students Ready?
Posted on October 16, 2017
(This post was updated on 7/6/2020) Many years ago, the interview process was simplistic. I would still consider it nerve-wracking, but not as demanding of a process. Today’s college students need to worry about more than aligning their skills, qualifications, and experiences with the …
3 Employee Communication Tricks to Get Your Employees Through a Crisis
Posted on October 2, 2017
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