Tag: Career Development

Career Fair Domination – You Got This!

Everyone wants to shine when speaking with prospective employers at a career fair. However, much of the event outcome for jobseekers is determined BEFORE event attendance. Follow the best practices outlined in our career development guide for career fairs and you WILL be successful. Have any other best practices for career fairs? If so, share…

August 15, 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 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

March 23, 2022
9 New Year’s Resolutions for Job-Seeking Students or Experienced Alumni

The new year should be a time to focus on hope, growth and new opportunities ahead. Listed below are nine tips on how to begin the process of finding a great new career this year.

December 10, 2021
Hybrid Career Services & Recruiting Events the Norm for 2021-22 and Beyond

As we head into the 2021-22 academic year and recruiting season, much uncertainty remains. Though many organizations are back in the office and most schools are bringing students back on campus, the

July 26, 2021
Interview with Jose Muniz, Director of Career Services, Texas State Technical College, Waco

GradLeaders recently interviewed Jose Muniz, who is the Director of Career Services at Texas State Technical College, Waco. Jose graciously shared how they manage to connect students and employers amid a pandemic, gave valuable advice to students, and shared his experience using the GradLeaders embedded video meeting tools during their virtual career fairs!

May 27, 2021
5 Tips to Take Advantage of Alumni in Your Job Search

Creating positive alumni relationships can enhance your college experience and better prepare you for the real world. Alumni can provide invaluable advice, expand your professional network, and

April 6, 2021
Top 10 Career Assessment Tests for Students

Career, personality, and aptitude assessments are an important initial step in the college-to-career student journey. These tests can help you learn more about yourself, improve your relationships

March 31, 2021
5 Reasons Students Should Intern Before Graduating

Many students may be questioning whether or not it’s worth it to participate in an internship or other experiential learning opportunity during college. Some students may think they don’t have enough

March 5, 2021
Provide a Unique Yet Unified Campus-Wide Career Services Experience

AKA “What’s a PID and why does it matter?”Not every student at your university, college, school, program, or even each class is the same. Nor will they graduate and follow the same career path. So why

February 25, 2021