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10 Books Every College Graduate Should Read

The perfect time to read and improve yourself is Summer Break! By reflecting on your past year’s experiences, emotions, goals, as well as future plans, you can better prepare for a life of success. The following ten books are considered professional development and self-help books that many great leaders and successful individuals have read to transform their life. Take some time to understand your own tendencies and hear the advice of these highly successful people to learn, grow and live your best life.

By Amy King, ago

How Can I Minimize the Impact of My Extended Unemployment to Get Back to Work?

Donna from DeVry University asks: “I have been unemployed for two years. What do I say to prospective employers about my unemployment time?” Thanks for your question, Donna.  The prevailing thought on this is that it is easier to land a job when you are already in a job.  I would agree that this is generally the case, probably because someone who is currently working Read more…

By Amy King, ago

How to Calculate and Maximize the ROI of Your Internship Program

Internship programs are a great way for employers to find productive talent, evaluate potential employees, and gain new insights from diverse perspectives. There are obvious benefits. But have you ever thought about all the costs that go into those programs? Not just the hourly rate you pay that intern (and yes, you better be paying interns), but also the cost of their supervisor’s salary, their Read more…

By Mohamed Noor, ago

Why you need to be hiring university talent – Guest Blog

As a corporate recruiting leader, I spent several years overseeing early talent recruiting programs for a large, global Fortune 500 company. With almost 3,000 annual intern, Co-op, undergraduate, and graduate hires, this was quite an undertaking. As I tried to understand our organization and how early talent hires could assist the company in reaching its business goals, something stood out. Some departments hired hundreds of Read more…

By Amy King, ago

Interview with Christine Boucher, Columbus Chamber of Commerce, Director of the Columbus Region Logistics Council

I recently had the pleasure of interviewing Christine Boucher who serves as the Director of the Columbus Regional Logistics Council for the Columbus Chamber of Commerce. Christine and I first met when she was the Business Partnership Coordinator for Eastland-Fairfield Career & Technical Schools and coordinated the Central Ohio Career Readiness Council. Since that time, Christine transitioned roles and has been working for the Columbus Read more…

By Amy King, ago

Interview with Marla Meredith, Goodwill Industries of North Florida

Just over a year ago, GradLeaders launched a partnership with Goodwill Industries of North Florida, Inc (GWINFL) based in Jacksonville, Florida. At the time, one of their mission programs called the Mayor’s Youth at Work Partnership (MYAWP), sponsored by the Jacksonville Mayor’s office, was seeking a software solution to automate, streamline and measure many aspects of their youth career program. MYAWP provides eligible youth between Read more…

By Amy King, ago

Best Practices to Keep Interns Warm Before Your Internship Starts

Congratulations on identifying and selecting your incoming interns! Like many employers competing for top student talent today, you may have extended offers to your interns months before your internship program begins. What you do between offer acceptance and Day One is critical to your interns’ overall experience, satisfaction, and engagement with your organization. However, maintaining engagement and the initial excitement can be a challenge throughout Read more…

By Amy King, ago

Virtual Career Fair and Interview Follow-Up Templates for Students

After attending a virtual career fair or completing an interview, send a follow-up email or card to who you spoke with. Sending a follow-up note reminds the interviewer that you are a strong candidate who is passionate about the opportunity presented. By sending a follow-up, you are leaving a great impression and you leave the recruiter feeling like they spent their time wisely by speaking Read more…

By Amy King, ago

24 Questions to Ask Employers at Virtual Information Sessions

The purpose of an information session is for employers to inform you about their company. While employers will do a lot of the talking, they want to hear what questions you have about their company. By attending information sessions, with a wide variety of questions prepared, you are showing your interest in their company. To help you feel prepared, review the six question categories listed Read more…

By Amy King, ago

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