Why GradLeaders? We’re On Your Side
There are two big problems in our industry today. 75% of employers say college graduates are not “up to the job” and lack the skills they need to be successful in the world of work (SHRM). While at
Cost Comparison: In-Person vs Virtual Career Fairs
With the rise in popularity of virtual career fairs in recent years, we’ve not only found that virtual events create a more personal experience but also tend to be more effective at creating
6 Ways Virtual Career Fairs are Better than In-Person Events
In comparison to in-person recruiting events, virtual career fairs have many benefits that solve the top challenges recruiters and student face today. Virtual career fairs allow recruiters to connect
How to Get the Most Out of Your Next Virtual Career Fair
Virtual career fairs are necessity today but won’t be going away anytime soon. Why? They’re simply more effective, efficient and ultimately a better way to create meaningful connections between
The Career Services Data Paradox
If there is one thing we have come to realize in this millennia, it is that data is critically important. Data, both in raw form and the analysis derived from it, drives everything that we do. Data helps us to aggregate information in a meaningful way to serve those we seek to serve more effectively. As Carly Fiorina, former executive, president, and chair of Hewlett-Packard Co. stated, “The goal is to turn data into information, and information into insight.”
5 Ways Students Can Virtually Network from Home
As people continue working from home and refrain from attending in-person events, it can be hard to stay connected and build your network. Thankfully, we live in a virtual world where millions of great connections are just a click away! Here are five ways to effectively network and stay connected through a virtual platform.
Interview with Lee Svete, Director, van Vlissingen Center for Career & Professional Development at Emory and Henry College
GradLeaders recently interviewed Lee Svete, the Director at the Career and Professional Development Center at Emory and Henry College. We wanted to check in with Lee to better understand how he’s building a career center at this liberal arts school. Lee Svete graciously shared his educational and professional background, gave valuable advice to job seeking students, and gave great insight into the problems and solutions of career centers today!
Tips for Student-Athletes to Create an Effective Resume
Student-athletes often have many valuable experiences and accomplishments that are worthy of being highlighted on their resume. Their resume should also highlight the skills they have developed from
A Guide for Career Centers to Host a Successful Virtual Workshop
As many career centers continue to operate virtually, it’s important to facilitate virtual events to keep students engaged. Virtual workshops aren’t just in-person events that you can convert to a
Interview with Todd Reeves, Director, Office of Engineering Professional Practice at The University of Tennessee
GradLeaders recently interviewed Todd Reeves, the Director of the Engineering Professional Practice Office at The University of Tennessee. We wanted to check in with one of our partner schools to