Enrollment is on every college administrator’s mind these days. A demographic cliff is approaching–and no university is truly safe. This predicted drop in the number of college-bound students will be...
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...
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...
Discover Your Major Day, Brings Happy Times
One of my favorite days of the academic year is Discover Your Major (DYM) Day. Undeclared freshmen, sophomores, and transfer students attend an all-day event to meet college and program...
Strategies for College Recruiting in Rural Communities Using PathwayU
As colleges and universities grapple with the ripple effects of declining numbers of high school graduates, increased doubt about the financial value of a college degree, and general uncertainty...
Choosing a Career Path: Six Things You Should Try
This article about choosing a career path was originally published in August 2019, and all relevant content and statistics have been updated as of September 2022.
How PathwayU Is More Than A Career Assessment
PathwayU schools understand that the PathwayU platform is not just an assessment for students, but an educational support tool for career development professionals, faculty, academic advisors, and...
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...
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...
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...