How to Identify an Employer You Can Trust
Posted on October 8, 2024
Trust. A simple five-letter word that has the power to make or break any relationship in life. And we’re not just talking about personal connections — trust plays a significant role in the professional world, too. This Edelman Trust Barometer report found that 76% of employees trust t …
3 Lessons From Your College Experience To Take Into Your Job Search
Posted on August 20, 2024
While it’s important to round up all the lessons from your courses and major classes in preparation for job searching, it’s also crucial to think outside of the box. You’ve learned just as much — or maybe more — about the real world outside of the classroom. Now it’s time to take what …
3 Ways to Highlight Your Career Interests in an Interview
Posted on July 12, 2024
Talking about future goals and career interests is a key component of almost every interview. But the questions“Tell me a little bit about why you want this position” and “Where do you see yourself five years from now?” regularly spark a sense of dread. Admitting that you’re only ther …
4 Practical Ways to Sharpen Your Online Interview Skills Before Graduation
Posted on March 30, 2024
Getting ready for graduation is an exciting time, but it can also add extra pressure to perform at the next level, especially when it comes to interviewing for your future career. Many job interviews and opportunities are also now conducted virtually. This means you have another job s …
Bridging Futures: How Alumni Career Fairs Forge Connections and Open Doors
Posted on January 17, 2024
Career fairs have long been recognized as essential platforms for students to explore job opportunities, but their significance doesn’t fade after graduation. Alumni, too, benefit immensely from these events tailored to their unique needs and experiences. It’s important to fully reali …
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 …
Do Not Apply – Spot a Social Media Job Scam
Posted on April 25, 2022
Social media is a hot spot to post and find job listings, but it’s not always clear what is legitimate. Unfortunately, scammers have mastered targeting and taking advantage of desperate job seekers and people fall victim to jobs that are too good to be true every day. Fortunately, som …
Teaching College Students about the Internship Resume
Posted on August 18, 2021
When students come to the Career Center asking for help with an internship resume, you know you’re doing something right. Your reach should expand beyond just identifying the right major or starting the job search process. All those steps in between, including landing a great internsh …
4 Tactics to Improve the Way Students Accept a Job Offer
Posted on July 7, 2021
When graduation is right around the corner, everyone wants to accept a job offer as fast as they can. It’s an enormous weight off their shoulders for students to know they have a job and source of income to depend on right after college.