3 Critical Questions – Stepping Out of Comfort Zones on the Job Search
Posted on Oct 13, 2023 8:01:00 AM
Photo by Mette Køstner on Unsplash Familiarity breeds confidence. It’s natural to default to applying to the same jobs with the same responsibilities. Besides, employers are looking for your exact experience in certain roles, right?
4 Reasons to Hold Fast Hope for a Favorable Job Search
Posted on Oct 4, 2023 6:45:00 AM
Photo by Nick Fewings on Unsplash 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 …
3 Tips for Creating an Impressive Professional Portfolio or Website
Posted on Sep 19, 2023 6:33:00 AM
Photo by Hal Gatewood on Unsplash 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 …
7 Habits You Need to Break Before Starting a New Job
Posted on Sep 16, 2023 6:34:00 AM
Photo by Drew Beamer on Unsplash 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 p …
Get Students Ramped Up for Career Services from Day One – Back to School
Posted on Aug 25, 2023 7:47:00 AM
Photo by Chris Lawton on Unsplash It’s easy to get lost in the excitement and confusion when adjusting to coming back to school. But, as you know, planning for internships, building portfolios, updating resumes, and looking for post-grad job opportunities can’t wait until everyone is …
7 Important College Experiences Students Should Include in Professional Portfolios
Posted on Jun 10, 2023 5:34:00 AM
Photo by Element5 Digital on Unsplash A common complaint from college graduates today is that employers expect too much experience for entry-level jobs. They have classes to attend and papers to write, social events, and possibly even part-time jobs. So, how can they compete with tale …
Here’s How You Can Source College Talent While Carefully Avoiding Alumni Bias
Posted on Jun 10, 2023 5:00:00 AM
Photo by Medienstürmer on Unsplash Unconscious bias can creep in on hiring processes no matter how self-aware and educated your hiring team is. Unfortunately, one bias feels more like a ‘resource’ for many employers – looking at their college for new hires.
3 Surprising Reasons You May Be Struggling to Find a Job
Posted on May 20, 2023 8:44:00 AM
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3 Remarkable Services College Alumni Can Access Through Career Services
Posted on Apr 22, 2023 4:00:00 AM
Career counselors are an invaluable resource for guidance as you prepare to enter the workforce. As a college student, you have likely stopped in to pick up a few tips for your first college job interview or to grab an application for an internship. However, one thing you may not have …
7 Easy Ways to Update Your Interview Wardrobe and Job Search Outlook
Posted on Apr 18, 2023 7:08:00 AM
Photo by Alyssa Strohmann on Unsplash Seasonal affective disorder affects approximately 5% of the population and as much as 20% of people can relate to some degree of the winter blues or seasonal depression. When your job search has been dragging on for months already, hitting this sl …