When I taught college full-time, I noticed a shift in student behavior in 2015. Most traditional-aged college students spent much… Read more Soft skills & Gen Z: Helping today’s college students & entry-level employees
Category: career development
2020 Seniors: Experiencing COVID-19
What is it like being a senior in college during the COVID-19 pandemic? Senior Brooke Talley shares her journey.
Learning from everyone in the workplace
I once joined a professional organization with a diverse membership. We met weekly and discussed industry-related research. Every member sought… Read more Learning from everyone in the workplace
Writing your resume for the first time?
There’s a lot of information available for working professionals who are revising their resumes for the hundredth time. But what… Read more Writing your resume for the first time?
Before writing your resume, do this:
I often work with clients who want to jump right into writing a resume. I understand that desire because a… Read more Before writing your resume, do this:
What am I doing wrong in my job search?
If I had a dollar for every time I’ve been asked this question, I’d be working remotely while at the… Read more What am I doing wrong in my job search?
Before an informational interview
You might need to learn more about a career field to determine your degree path in college. Maybe you want… Read more Before an informational interview
How to own your career journey and keep peace with your helicopter parents, too
I spoke to an incredibly bright, hard-working, promising senior in college yesterday. She told me about her summer internship with… Read more How to own your career journey and keep peace with your helicopter parents, too
Helping, not hovering: Career assistance advice for parents of Gen Z students & recent grads
Do you cringe when hearing the term “helicopter parents?” Nobody wants to be that parent—hovering over her child, offering unsolicited… Read more Helping, not hovering: Career assistance advice for parents of Gen Z students & recent grads
Making the most of working with your career mentor
I’ve never regretted one minute spent listening to my career mentors. I learn so much when we meet, chatting over… Read more Making the most of working with your career mentor
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