Job Fairs: 4 Tips Counselors Should Share With New Graduates
Posted on March 27, 2017
pixabay Josie Chiao, a second-year Computer Science/East Asian double major at UVA, had a daunting first experience at one of her school’s job fairs. She was overwhelmed at all the activity when she walked in 30 minutes after the start time. “There was already so much going on,” she s …
Why College Students Should Rely on Their Alma Mater for Jobs
Posted on March 13, 2017
Pexels Christa was one of the lucky few students who had a job lined up for after graduation. But when that workplace didn’t pan out a few years later, she quickly learned how rough the job market could be. After a month of her search going nowhere, Christa decided to turn to the plac …
The 4 Best New Year’s Resolutions To Make For Your College Students
Posted on December 26, 2016
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How To Come Back Strong in 2017 After A Gap Year
Posted on December 19, 2016
Whether it’s taking a year off to backpack through Europe, or just giving yourself time to decide where your life is going — a gap-year is a healthy career move. But coming back to the job search after an extended break is undeniably intimidating. Many family members and friends may n …
How To Use Popular Engagement Strategies On College Students
Posted on November 21, 2016
This post was updated to bring you the most up-to-date tips, October 2020. As your career services team is prepping the future leaders of America to enter the workforce, it’s important to treat students as both mentees and employees. Exercising employee engagement techniques will not …
4 Expert Ways You Can Help College Graduates Get Hired
Posted on June 13, 2016
Pixabay As a career counselor who helps college-aged individuals navigate jobs and internships, you know the importance of gaining relevant experience before graduation. But did you know the class of 2016 and other recent college graduates are having difficulties putting those experie …
How to Turn Your Internship Into a Career
Posted on February 8, 2016
IGOR TREPESHCHENOK; BarnImages Some people think that internships are a means to pad resumes, but the majority of college students take internships very seriously. In fact, it often influences their career path. It’s evident that many students want to turn their internships into a car …
5 Essential Tools for Your Job Search
Posted on August 18, 2014
As students prep for the upcoming school year by purchasing textbooks and school supplies, job seekers also need to prepare for their job search. From using LinkedIn and Twitter to building a professional blog, there are a variety of tools you can use to improve your job search. If yo …
Job Search Going Nowhere? 6 Cool Things You Need to Try
Posted on February 24, 2014
If you’re in the job search, you’re probably feeling a range of emotions. Whether you’re transitioning careers on your own accord or were let go by your employer, the job search is a tough sea to navigate — and your ship can be hard to steer when you’ve hit the metaphorical iceberg. I …
What To Do When You’re Unhappy in Your First Job
Posted on November 11, 2013
You may be a college grad who has struck gold. You’ve landed a job right out of school, despite the fact that entry-level jobs are few and far between. There’s one little hiccup, though: You hate your first job. You’re not alone. Studies show only 2 percent of employees over 40 are wo …