Over my last five years working in a career center, I have seen some dynamic changes in the way people look for work. From the explosion of social media and social networking to the way that people work; numerous changes have taken place. Students have the opportunity to add new and creative means to their…
In my role, I counsel students who may be looking for their first professional experience. Typically, students will be looking at internship opportunities to assist them with clarifying career goals, getting insight on working for a particular organization, or to gain experience. Students sometimes worry about how to get experience if they don’t necessarily have relevant…
These times can be scary for those students who are looking to enter the workforce. The National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) reported a 7% decrease in the number of new grads that employers are forecasting to hire for the college class of 2010. The job search can be quite challenging, and even more…
