College Students are More Overwhelmed Than Ever, But You Can Help
Posted on April 2, 2018
This post was updated to bring you the most current tips and information in October 2020. College health counselors are seeing a drastic rise in mental health disorders in their students. Over the course of 2019, the American College Health Association found that 87% of college studen …
How to Prove You’re the Diverse Candidate Recruiters Need
Posted on March 19, 2018
Diversity hiring is more than just a trend. It’s a strategy employers will continue to prioritize, and it’s something you can leverage during your job search. In fact, a 2018 survey from LinkedIn found 78 percent of recruiters believe diversity hiring is very/extremely important. Addi …
Compassion Fatigue is Real and It’s Hurting Your Employees
Posted on March 5, 2018
This post was updated in September 2022 The ability to feel empathy is something unique to humans. Offering support to our friends and family helps us build stronger relationships. This is also true in the workplace. When co-workers are facing a difficult time, they turn to their peer …
5 Quotes from Inspiring People of Color to Motivate You On Your Career
Posted on February 19, 2018
This post was updated in September of 2022 Career advice can come in all forms. When you feel disappointed or stuck in your career or job search, having the right encouragement can really help. This is why, in honor of Black History Month, we’ve collected some quotes from inspirationa …
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 …