March 19, 2024

Careers

Successful on the job training (OJT) for students

On-the-job training is an opportunity to take a glimpse into the world of business. If you’ve been in school for years, this first glimpse can show you how a business is run, what workers are like, and how they are perceived by their peers. If you look closely enough, you will notice important factors that make some people stand out...[Read more...]

Take These 5 Steps Now to Prepare for a Career in Football

To kick off a regular season, each NFL team has to trim down to 53 players — but if you’re seeking a job in football, you don’t have to make the roster to work for the team. The NFL has been dramatically expanding its staff size in recent years, from 1,403 employees in 2009 to 1,858 in 2013, according to...[Read more...]

5 Strategies for Getting Good Job References

As a student life administrator, I have been asked for literally hundreds of references from students I have supervised or advised over the years. Conversely, I myself have asked for my own professional references when I searched for different positions across the country. Given my experience on both ends of the professional reference spectrum, I would like to offer some...[Read more...]

Certificates, Diplomas and Degrees: What’s the Difference?

Would you like to continue your education, but you’re not sure where to start? When people talk about “going back to school” it doesn’t have to be for a four-year degree. There are certificates, diplomas, degrees and even individual courses veterans and other mature students find enriches their lives and help them on their career paths. But what’s the difference...[Read more...]

Volunteer and figure out your career path

To figure out which career field you’re passionate about, it’s simple: you must first do some work in fields that interest you. Consider setting aside at least 100 hours for volunteer/community service work, perhaps on the weekends. Volunteer for organizations that are involved in at least a few of the fields in which you’re interested. Volunteering allows you to obtain valuable...[Read more...]

10 Questions to ask yourself when choosing a major or career field

Undoubtedly, one of the toughest decisions in route to college completion is choosing your major. It’s important to remember that choosing your major is a step-by-step process and not a decision. Before you declare a major be sure to utilize your elective credits to explore what you think you might be interested in doing. The average college student changes their...[Read more...]

Athletics Master’s Degrees for College Professionals

If you have decided to work within the field of athletics and want to build a career in the academic sector, you should know that attaining an athletics master’s degree is an excellent way for you to accomplish this objective. There are a plethora of challenging, information-packed degree programs that you can select from in order to pursue the vocational...[Read more...]

Increase job chances with superior email open rates

When it comes to landing an internship or job, many places have started reviewing applications through email. While this allows you to easily apply for a vast listing of potential positions, you run the risk of getting lost in the flood of responses to a given listing. These quick and simple tips will increase the chances that your email is...[Read more...]

The Value of a Master’s Degree

With education costs on the rise, it can feel daunting for education marketers to show prospective students the value of pursuing a graduate degree. Be strategic and clear when sharing the potential of specific graduate degrees. Here are a few points to consider: The Demand Is Clear When prospective students see demand in the job market for people with master’s...[Read more...]

Library Science in the 21st Century

Students new to college research are likely to find the new digital paradigm of online libraries refreshing and also somewhat familiar, as online searching is becoming simpler in the switch from physical card catalogs to online access to academic journals and the exponential growth of digital archives, online. Nowadays, there are still reference librarians; however, in addition to providing direction...[Read more...]