Category: Career Readiness
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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8 Tips for Students to Stand Out at a Virtual Career Fair
Whether you are attending your first virtual career fair or your tenth, it can be nerve-racking. There are a few things you can do to prepare before a virtual career fair that can help those nerves go away. There are multiple ways to become informed about a company. Some employers offer information sessions. These sessions…
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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…
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Top 10 Internship Challenges Employers Face Today and the #1 Solution to Recruiting, Managing and Converting Interns
Download the infographic (PDF) We recently surveyed a range of global employers to better understand their 2020-2021 internship program outcomes as well as current and anticipated challenges for the 2021-2022 intern recruiting season. The average size of responding companies was 14,489 employees, but 30% of the respondents were also small businesses with fewer than 100…
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How to Create a Professional Video Background: for Job Seekers or Recruiters Working from Home
Are you someone who always turns on their video camera for meetings and wants a real background – versus a virtual or blurred background – but not sure where to start? Creating a professional