Val Matta

April 3, 2017

4 Times You Need To Worry About Workplace Morale

Gary had been working alongside his team at a small computer-aid design firm for seven years when rumor spread that his company was going to be […]
March 27, 2017

Job Fairs: 4 Tips Counselors Should Share With New Graduates

Josie Chiao, a second-year Computer Science/East Asian double major at UVA, had a daunting first experience at one of her school’s job fairs. She was overwhelmed […]
March 13, 2017

Why College Students Should Rely on Their Alma Mater for Jobs

Christa was one of the lucky few students who had a job lined up for after graduation. But when that workplace didn’t pan out a few […]
February 27, 2017

Fired Employees: Four Solutions For Helping Them Transition

Mary has always dreaded a day like today. It’s unpleasant enough to be attached to a fired employee, but when it’s someone who excels in their […]
February 13, 2017

Freelancers: Here’s Three Simple Ways to Get the Career You Want

Jennifer Faulkner, a marketing manager at Proposify, is the perfect example of why a freelance creative might want to make the jump to “nine-to-five” employment. Jennifer […]
January 31, 2017

3 Ways to Boost Morale When Employees Are Laid Off

Who’s your go-to person at work? I’m talking about that one co-worker you talk to about everything and who always has your back. Now, imagine walking […]
January 23, 2017

4 Walt Disney Quotes To Get You Through A Career Search

Walt Disney wasn’t born into excellence. In fact, it was after he failed to sneak into the armed forces at age 16, and then drove ambulance […]
January 16, 2017

The Greatest Gen Z Workplace Expectations You Need To Know

A new generation is preparing to enter the workforce, so it’s time to change our approach once again. While Generation Z is similar to millennials in […]
January 9, 2017

How 4 Languages Will Make You The Best Manager

If you ask most of his employees, Doug is the ideal manager. He rewards hard work by offering his staff days off, is often heard telling […]
January 2, 2017

3 Of The Best Changes Your Hiring Process Needs For 2017

This new year has many changes in store — a new U.S. President, new HR compliance laws and, hopefully, new quality employees coming aboard your team. […]
December 26, 2016

The 4 Best New Year’s Resolutions To Make For Your College Students

Going to the gym more often, earning a 4.0 GPA, graduating on time, and finding the perfect first job are just a few things you might […]
December 19, 2016

How To Come Back Strong in 2017 After A Gap Year

Whether it’s taking a year off to backpack through Europe, or just giving yourself time to decide where your life is going — a gap-year is […]