It’s easy to stick with what you know. Applying for the same types of jobs with familiar responsibilities feels safe. After all, employers want candidates with direct experience, right?

Yes, but limiting your search to roles you’ve already done can box you in. Your transferable skills might actually be valuable in entirely different industries or roles. When you consider how your experience applies beyond the obvious, you unlock more opportunities than you might expect.

Here are three key questions to ask yourself to rebuild confidence and apply for jobs that excite you — not just the ones that feel comfortable.

There was a time when artificial intelligence (AI) was the domain of software engineers and data scientists. Not anymore. Today, AI is influencing every industry and every role, from HR and education to marketing, healthcare, and finance.

Even if you don’t have “technical” in your job title, you’re still working with technology. Every email, meeting, project, and decision is increasingly touched by AI tools. Whether it’s a chatbot handling customer service, an AI assistant summarizing a report, or predictive data shaping your next marketing campaign, AI is increasingly a component of the process loop.

That means the question is no longer: “Do I need to learn AI?”
The question is: “Am I learning AI fast enough to keep up?”

Below are five essential AI skills every modern professional should develop.

Landing your first professional job or corporate internship can feel overwhelming, but AI can make the process smoother and more effective. Generative AI tools, like ChatGPT or Claude, are powerful allies for streamlining research, improving your application materials, and helping you prepare with confidence. Think of AI as a trusted advisor:  an excellent editor and brainstorming partner that enhances your work, but doesn’t replace your unique voice or experience.

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 opportunities available to alumni. Here are a few ways to highlight the significance of lifelong learning in fostering career growth and professional excellence:

It’s almost the new year — what will 2022 bring for you professionally and personally? Take matters into your own hands this year to set attainable goals that you can achieve in the new year! 

Throw out resolutions and start creating real goals to help you develop better personal and professional habits with the concept of measurable steps.

Creating measurable steps gets you closer to achieving your goals by helping you track your progress and improvement. Seeing that success in real-time helps boost confidence and simplifies the job search as you set and achieve goals for the new year. 

In a survey by Statista, 1 in 5 responders said that pursuing a career ambition was one of their resolutions for 2021. Whether it is a lifetime career goal or a newfound area for improvement in your job, taking a few steps can turn your dreams into attainable goals for 2022.

Work within your lifestyle, budget, and interests with these tips to set attainable goals in the new year: 

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 students felt overwhelmed by all they had to do and 66% felt overwhelming anxiety. According to the study, one in three students was diagnosed or treated by a professional for at least one mental health disorder.

While these issues are sending more students to health counselors, they aren’t the only ones who can help students rise above their frustrations. As a career counselor, you can help by preparing students for the overwhelming job search.

The old ways of hiring are gone. These days, in order to reach the best talent, your employer brand must be evident online.

But it’s no longer enough to just have a company website or Facebook page that’s rarely updated. Job candidates want to get a view of what the company actually stands for and how they put their values into action. They’re looking for unique insight, and they’re doing so long before you go looking for them.

In fact, of the 1,600 talent acquisition leaders canvassed for the 2016 Jobvite Recruiter Nation Survey, 66 percent said candidates admitted they had already done extensive online research about the company before they heard about job openings there.

However, there’s no “one size fits all” solution to social media job posting. Each platform requires a unique approach. Despite the fact that individuals have various accounts, you need to reach them where they’re most likely to be searching for jobs.

Here’s how to effectively use social media to enhance your talent search: