Job Fairs: 4 Tips Counselors Should Share With New Graduates
Posted on March 27, 2017
pixabay Josie Chiao, a second-year Computer Science/East Asian double major at UVA, had a daunting first experience at one of her school’s job fairs. She was overwhelmed at all the activity when she walked in 30 minutes after the start time. “There was already so much going on,” she s …
Why College Students Should Rely on Their Alma Mater for Jobs
Posted on March 13, 2017
Pexels Christa was one of the lucky few students who had a job lined up for after graduation. But when that workplace didn’t pan out a few years later, she quickly learned how rough the job market could be. After a month of her search going nowhere, Christa decided to turn to the plac …
Freelancers: Here’s Three Simple Ways to Get the Career You Want
Posted on February 13, 2017
pixabay Jennifer Faulkner, a marketing manager at Proposify, is the perfect example of why a freelance creative might want to make the jump to “nine-to-five” employment. Jennifer was a six-year freelance veteran who’d been working at Proposify for almost two years before she detailed …
3 Ways to Boost Morale When Employees Are Laid Off
Posted on January 31, 2017
Who’s your go-to person at work? I’m talking about that one co-worker you talk to about everything and who always has your back. Now, imagine walking into work one day and finding out your teammate is being laid off. This is exactly what happened to Tina and Mary. As work-friends, the …
4 Walt Disney Quotes To Get You Through A Career Search
Posted on January 23, 2017
Pexels Walt Disney wasn’t born into excellence. In fact, it was after he failed to sneak into the armed forces at age 16, and then drove ambulance in France for the Red Cross that he switched to pursuing a career as an artist. Like so many others, Disney didn’t immediately dive into a …
The Greatest Gen Z Workplace Expectations You Need To Know
Posted on January 16, 2017
pexels A new generation is preparing to enter the workforce, so it’s time to change our approach once again. While Generation Z is similar to millennials in many ways, knowing their differences is crucial in effectively communicating and helping them reach their full career potential. …
How 4 Languages Will Make You The Best Manager
Posted on January 9, 2017
pexels If you ask most of his employees, Doug is the ideal manager. He rewards hard work by offering his staff days off, is often heard telling people they’ve done a great job when passing them in the hallways, and will stop to help his team anytime they ask. While Doug feels he’s on …
3 Of The Best Changes Your Hiring Process Needs For 2017
Posted on January 2, 2017
pixabay This new year has many changes in store — a new U.S. President, new HR compliance laws and, hopefully, new quality employees coming aboard your team. But with 46 percent of U.S. employers reporting they are having difficulty filling jobs — an all-time high since 2007, accordin …
The 4 Best New Year’s Resolutions To Make For Your College Students
Posted on December 26, 2016
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