6 Ways for Student Job Seekers to Say ‘Thank You’
Posted on November 25, 2019
Every November, like clockwork, we’re always looking for ways to show gratitude in our lives. When your students are starting to apply for jobs, this is no different. It’s important to help them understand that showing sincere appreciation for a recruiter or interviewer’s time is an i …
How to Offer a Better Severance Package for Displaced Workers
Posted on May 27, 2019
No employer wants to ever consider having to lay off a large portion of their workforce — but it happens. In 2019, alone, we’ve already seen major layoffs from large companies like General Motors, Buzzfeed and, most recently, the final white-collar cuts by Ford. Smaller organizations …
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 …
4 Things to Consider Before Switching College Majors
Posted on September 17, 2018
Photo by sergio souza on Unsplash Within three years of initial enrollment, about 30 percent of undergraduates in associate’s and bachelor’s degree programs who declared a major had changed it at least once, according to a study by the U.S. Department of Education. The same study foun …
College Students are More Overwhelmed Than Ever, But You Can Help
Posted on April 2, 2018
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 studen …
6 Hot Tips for a Productive Job Search This Summer
Posted on June 26, 2017
pexels Summer is officially here. All Alaina can think about is weekend barbecues, trips to the beach, camping with friends — and of course, her looming job search. Alaina is a recent college graduate. Even though she spent much of the spring semester searching tirelessly for a job, s …
3 Unexpected College Lessons To Take Into Your Job Search
Posted on May 15, 2017
pixabay College graduates’ futures are finally looking up. After years of ominous outlooks and negative statistics, companies are growing and ready to bring grads on board. In fact, according to an annual CareerBuilder survey, 74 percent of employers say they plan to hire recent colle …