In our rapidly evolving digital age, social media platforms have revolutionized the way we connect, share, and engage. For educational institutions, leveraging social media for alumni outreach is not just a trend but a powerful strategy for building and maintaining a thriving community. 

It’s crucial you understand the significant role of social media platforms in alumni outreach. Here are a few practical tips for creating engaging content, utilizing alumni groups effectively, and leveraging social media for networking opportunities that go beyond geographical boundaries:

In the ever-evolving landscape of job searching, Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as a transformative force, reshaping the way recruitment processes function. For career service professionals, understanding and navigating this AI-driven job market is essential to help students and alumni succeed.

Let’s discuss the profound impact of AI on job searches, shedding light on modern recruitment processes, and providing strategies for career advisors to guide students and alumni effectively.

Making a career change can be both exhilarating and challenging. Transitioning into a new field often involves showcasing transferrable skills and experiences effectively during interviews.

Let’s explore a few essential techniques to help job seekers confidently navigate interviews when changing careers. From responding to common questions to mastering body language and engaging in mock interview scenarios, these strategies are designed to empower individuals in their quest for a successful career transition.

Entering the job market can be a daunting experience for graduates, especially when it comes to mastering the art of interviews. In today’s competitive landscape, where first impressions matter more than ever, effective interviewing skills are essential. 

Let’s explore the significance of staying updated with interview etiquette and how empowering graduates with interview preparation can pave the way for their success in today’s dynamic job market.

In today’s fast-paced world, sustainability is no longer just a buzzword; it’s a way of life. As the global community rallies to combat climate change and preserve our planet for future generations, every sector must play its part. 

The Career Services Center, a hub of information and resources for students and job seekers, can significantly contribute to this noble cause. Explore with us innovative ways in which you can use the career center to promote sustainability, not just as an ideal, but as a practical approach in daily operations.

There’s a myth society has struggled to dispel for many decades that keeps college students optimistic about the reality following graduation: having a degree makes it easier to get a good job.

The truth is, having a college education makes you a more competitive candidate for many jobs in different fields. And it is essential for some jobs, like those in education and healthcare, but it doesn’t make it easier to get a job. That is determined by the market and economy, which constantly fluctuate, and several other factors.

When the job search drags on long after graduation, new graduates can start to feel desperate. There are a few steps you can take as a new graduate that can help you stay positive and focused, and boost your chances of getting a job sooner. 

Thanks to rapidly advancing technology over the last few decades, you have access to more jobs and job search resources than could have possibly been imagined before the turn of the last century. Employers now get a better idea of which applicants are the best fit for their open roles. This allows you to show your merit for top jobs by making technology work for you.

Starting a new job should mean a fresh start, but creating new healthy habits for the workplace means breaking out of old ones. Often, we move from one job to the next believing that the shift in our career will make us happy. However, if poor habits picked up in a negative career experience are not broken, dissatisfaction and burnout will follow you from job to job.

Here are 7 common bad habits you need to leave at your former job: