Students reneging on internship offers is a growing problem for employers hosting structured internship programs around the country. If you simply Google “intern reneges” you’ll find hundreds of
GradLeaders recently interviewed Shavone Dudley, the Associate Director of Employer Engagement at the University of Virginia, Darden School of Business. Shavone graciously shared the process of connecting employers with students, gave great insights on what employers are looking for in candidates today, and provided valuable advice for hiring employers.
Email marketing is a great way for career centers to reach more students or employers and build a relationship to better serve them. Here are a few tips for career centers to remember when creating
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
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.”
Yes, each office on a college campus plays a unique and pivotal role in the overall success of the institution. Student enrollment, academics, retention, athletics, development, and alumni engagement are several that initially come to mind, but there is only one office on campus that can positively impact the outcomes in each of these areas simultaneously, and ultimately the entire campus community. That office is career services.
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
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
Whether you’re at an internship that aligns with your dream job or landed somewhere else, you should take full advantage of this experience to maximize your chances of future success. By further developing your professional skills, you can make a greater contribution which can lead to new opportunities and long-term achievement.