Why GradLeaders? We’re On Your Side
There are two big problems in our industry today. 75% of employers say college graduates are not “up to the job” and lack the skills they need to be successful in the world of work (SHRM). While at
How to Get the Most Out of Your Next Virtual Career Fair
Virtual career fairs are necessity today but won’t be going away anytime soon. Why? They’re simply more effective, efficient and ultimately a better way to create meaningful connections between
The Career Services Data Paradox
If there is one thing we have come to realize in this millennia, it is that data is critically important. Data, both in raw form and the analysis derived from it, drives everything that we do. Data helps us to aggregate information in a meaningful way to serve those we seek to serve more effectively. As Carly Fiorina, former executive, president, and chair of Hewlett-Packard Co. stated, “The goal is to turn data into information, and information into insight.”
The Most Critical Office on a College or University Campus
Yes, each office on a college campus plays a unique and pivotal role in the overall success of the institution. Student enrollment, academics, retention, athletics, development, and alumni engagement are several that initially come to mind, but there is only one office on campus that can positively impact the outcomes in each of these areas simultaneously, and ultimately the entire campus community. That office is career services.
5 Ways Students Can Virtually Network from Home
As people continue working from home and refrain from attending in-person events, it can be hard to stay connected and build your network. Thankfully, we live in a virtual world where millions of great connections are just a click away! Here are five ways to effectively network and stay connected through a virtual platform.
Interview with Lee Svete, Director, van Vlissingen Center for Career & Professional Development at Emory and Henry College
GradLeaders recently interviewed Lee Svete, the Director at the Career and Professional Development Center at Emory and Henry College. We wanted to check in with Lee to better understand how he’s building a career center at this liberal arts school. Lee Svete graciously shared his educational and professional background, gave valuable advice to job seeking students, and gave great insight into the problems and solutions of career centers today!
6 Tips to Successfully Onboard and Manage Interns and New Hires in a Virtual World
As COVID-19 continues to reshape the recruiting and hiring process, it’s time to find new ways to effectively onboard interns and new hires. Virtual onboarding can be just as engaging as in-person
Tips for Student-Athletes to Create an Effective Resume
Student-athletes often have many valuable experiences and accomplishments that are worthy of being highlighted on their resume. Their resume should also highlight the skills they have developed from
A Guide for Career Centers to Host a Successful Virtual Workshop
As many career centers continue to operate virtually, it’s important to facilitate virtual events to keep students engaged. Virtual workshops aren’t just in-person events that you can convert to a
How to Recruit and Hire in a Virtual World
In-person recruiting may not be possible this fall, but many employers still need to hire new talent. It’s important for employers to adapt to the evolving hiring environment by creating a new virtual