Val Matta

March 5, 2018
compassion fatigue

Compassion Fatigue is Real and It’s Hurting Your Employees

This post was updated in September 2022 The ability to feel empathy is something unique to humans. Offering support to our friends and family helps us […]
February 19, 2018
career advice

5 Quotes from Inspiring People of Color to Motivate You On Your Career

This post was updated in September of 2022 Career advice can come in all forms. When you feel disappointed or stuck in your career or job […]
February 5, 2018

3 Things You Need to Know About the 7-Factor Internship Test

As a career services professional, you understand how important an internship is for a student’s career development. The work experience helps them to determine what they’re […]
January 22, 2018

These Winter Olympian Traits Will Have You Winning Gold in the Job Search Competition

Most of us are bundled up on the couch waiting for winter to leave and take its snow with it. Meanwhile, the winter Olympians are preparing […]
January 8, 2018

What Marketing Can Teach You About Personal Branding

Chances are, you’ve heard by now how important social media is during the job search. By posting articles about your industry, commenting on relevant groups, and […]
December 18, 2017
employee well-being

Employee Well-being: Important Lessons From Career Counselors

This post was updated in September 2022 As a career counselor, you focus on the same things when helping job seekers research companies. You plan how […]
December 11, 2017

Achieving Employee Loyalty is All about Give and Take

The once wildly-popular TV show The Weakest Link was based on the premise that teams can’t reach their full potential unless everyone is on board and […]
November 27, 2017

You’re Hired! A Guide to Making Temporary Jobs Count

If you’re like many job seekers, you view temporary jobs as a means to an end — a way to earn extra money while you’re looking […]
November 13, 2017

Show Your Employer Brand Through Better Social Media Posts

The old ways of hiring are gone. These days, in order to reach the best talent, your employer brand must be evident online. But it’s no […]
October 30, 2017
job interview

Ace the Job Interview Just By Being Yourself

You have the skills to excel. You’ve researched the company you’re interviewing with and know you’d fit well into the culture there. During the job interview, […]
October 16, 2017
interview process

The Interview Process is Changing Fast. Are Your Students Ready?

(This post was updated on 7/6/2020) Many years ago, the interview process was simplistic.  I would still consider it nerve-wracking, but not as demanding of a […]
October 2, 2017

3 Employee Communication Tricks to Get Your Employees Through a Crisis

Hurricane Irma has shaken the lives of employees everywhere. From those who weathered out the storm to evacuees, and even family members of those directly afflicted, […]