Are You Ready for a Leadership Role? Four Questions to Ask Yourself
Posted on January 15, 2025
pexels Nearly everyone, at some point in their career, will have to decide if they want to pursue a leadership role. However, many people focus their consideration on the wrong factors. Yes, leadership positions come with pay bumps, extra perks, and more prestigious titles. But to be …
Lifelong Learning Initiatives: Empowering Alumni Through Continuing Education
Posted on January 10, 2024
Learning doesn’t end with a diploma; it’s a lifelong journey that evolves with each experience and new piece of knowledge acquired. For alumni, continuing education opens doors to new opportunities, skill development, and personal growth. There are a myriad of continuing education opp …
The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Job Search: A Quick Guide for Career Advisors
Posted on December 27, 2023
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 …
Here’s How You Can Source College Talent While Carefully Avoiding Alumni Bias
Posted on June 10, 2023
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.
5 Tips to Be a More Vulnerable (and Successful) Job Seeker
Posted on October 28, 2019
As you’re job seeking, it’s natural to feel vulnerable — but it’s also natural to want to do whatever it takes to avoid that feeling. No one enjoys leaving themselves open to possible harm (or in this case, rejection). While vulnerability can be scary or frustrating, facing your fears …
5 Emotionally Intelligent Ways to Help Your Employees Handle Stress
Posted on September 16, 2019
Let’s be honest, work is stressful. It’s up to you to create an environment where your employees can thrive and successfully navigate increasing workloads, distractions, negativity, and changes in the workplace. According to The American Institute of Stress, 75 percent of employees be …
4 Ways Younger Job Seekers Can Step Up as Baby Boomers Retire
Posted on April 15, 2019
Baby boomers have always been defined by their sheer numbers. Even now, as they reach retirement age, 41 million baby boomers are still working according to a 2018 report from the Pew Research Center. This equals out to them still accounting for a quarter of the workforce. As more and …
Don’t Let the College Admissions Scandal Ruin Hiring College Students
Posted on April 1, 2019
Last month, the news broke that a group of wealthy parents had been paying extravagant sums of money to cheat the college application system and get their children into top schools. The scandal and the surrounding sense of entitlement have some employers questioning whether a college …
3 College Experiences You Want to Find in New Graduates
Posted on February 18, 2019
Employers have always competed to hire the best and brightest new graduates. Bringing young talent on board gives companies a surge of fresh ideas and perspectives. While new grads might lack years of acquired wisdom and experience, they are excited to make an impact at a company they …