Category: Thought Leadership

Supercharge Your Talent Game with Intern Management System: Taking Your Talent Program to the Next Level

Introduction Hey there, in today’s ever-changing business world, finding top-notch talent is like uncovering a hidden gem. But here’s the twist – it’s not just about finding these gems; it’s about nurturing them into the powerhouse of your team. That’s where GradLeaders steps in. We get that finely-tuned talent programs are the secret sauce to…

August 22, 2023
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…

August 4, 2023
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…

July 7, 2023
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…

May 25, 2023
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,…

April 24, 2023
Top 10 Internship Challenges Employers Face Today and the #1 Solution to Recruiting, Managing and Converting Interns

[INFOGRAPHIC] 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 …

October 5, 2021
7 Ways to Generate Additional Revenue from Your Virtual Career Fair

Virtual career fairs are a great opportunity for career centers to reach more employers and students than possible through in-person events. Therefore, they’re also a great way to connect more job

July 14, 2021
7 Employer Strategies to Avoid Intern Reneges and Losing Commits to Competitors

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

July 1, 2021
Interview with Shavone Dudley, Associate Director of Employer Engagement at The University of Virginia-Darden

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.

June 15, 2021
8 Tips to Improve Career Center Email Marketing to Students and 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

March 11, 2021