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Jen Gose

Jen Gose is an education industry thought leader. A former higher ed administrator with experience in career services and advising, she brings a unique “from the trenches” point of view when writing about many of the challenges our educators face today.
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3 ways to encourage peer-to-peer coaching

Coaching is a central service for any college career center–and it’s also one of the most time-consuming. When there are only so many hours in the day for your coaching staff to meet with students,...

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Jen Gose Jun 12, 2023

It’s not me, it’s you. Campus Relations and Your Career Center.

Not too long ago, I was reading one of my favorite career advice columns when I noticed a conversation happening in the comment section about the uselessness of college career centers. Of course, as...

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Jen Gose Apr 04, 2023

Turn “Soft Skills” Into Superpowers

As career development professionals, we’ve seen enough research, and heard enough anecdotes to know that so-called “soft” or transferable skills are a must for any employer. Convincing our students...

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Jen Gose Nov 04, 2022

Make Your On-Campus Jobs More Impactful

On-campus student employment has been a hot topic in career centers across the country in recent years. As the responsibility for these programs has shifted within many institutions from financial...

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Jen Gose Nov 03, 2022

Adding Purpose To The Internship Search

It seems like the internship search season begins earlier and earlier every year. As companies realize the recruitment value of implementing internship programs and tapping into college talent, the...

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Jen Gose Sep 13, 2022

Making The Connection From Major To Career

“What are you going to do with that?”:  Making the connection from major to career.

It’s a question that all liberal arts majors–and even some students in more practical fields of study–hear...

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Jen Gose Sep 06, 2022

Setting The Stage For Career Success As New Grads Enter A Remote Workforce

As a career professional, you’ve likely seen the headlines in major publications lamenting the difficulties new graduates face as they enter a workforce transformed by COVID–and for good reason. New...

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Jen Gose Aug 30, 2022

The 3 Pillars of Impactful Coaching

According to the 2019-20 NACE Career Services Benchmarking Report, over 55% of career development professionals’ time is spent on student-facing activities. That’s a statistic that makes sense: after...

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Jen Gose Aug 09, 2022

A Parent’s Guide to PathwayU

You’ve heard that your student’s college or university offers PathwayU as a resource–but what does that mean, and how can you help your student make the most of it? 

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Jen Gose Jul 19, 2022
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