Val Matta

December 12, 2016
job search stress

4 Tips to Get a Grip on Your Job Search Stress

Let’s face it — job search stress isn’t fun. A 2017 candidate experience study conducted by CareerBuilder found that 73% of job seekers say the job […]
December 5, 2016

3 Things Your Employees Really Want This Holiday Season

Buying gifts, worrying about money to buy those gifts, spending time with family, not having time to spend with that family — even without added work […]
November 28, 2016

This Is How Leaders Can Take Employee Well-Being To The Next Level

More employers are adding exercise programs, office fitness challenges, and mental breaks to their wellness programs in an effort to make the workplace employee-centric, but these […]
November 21, 2016

How To Use Popular Engagement Strategies On College Students

This post was updated to bring you the most up-to-date tips, October 2020. As your career services team is prepping the future leaders of America to […]
November 14, 2016

When It Comes To Being A Woman In The Workplace: Here’s What You Need To Know

With the outlandish publicity surrounding this most recent election, it’s hard to forget the amazing strides women have made throughout history. Women at work are no […]
October 31, 2016

All You Need To Know About Why Freshmen And Sophomores Should Intern

The first few years of college can be overwhelming — well, for some, all four years of college are a challenge. Maybe that’s why college internships […]
October 24, 2016
workplace personalities

What You Need to Know About Workplace Personalities – Lessons From the Gilmore Girls

This post was updated to bring you the most up-to-date tips, October 2020. Journeying to Stars Hollow has taught us many lessons on love, friendships, and […]
October 17, 2016

How To Make An Anxious Job Seeker An Interview Pro

Interviews can set a naturally anxious person over the edge. Putting these personality types into a stressful situation, where self-doubt kicks in, makes it extra difficult […]
October 10, 2016
professional habits

You Need to Teach Your Job Seekers These Professional Habits

In a recruiter’s pool of candidates, applicants who have never mastered professional habits like clear communication or an embrace of curiosity will stick out like a […]
October 3, 2016

In the World of Job Hunting, This is How You Need to Think Like a Trick-or-Treater

Halloween is right around the corner, and that means it’s time for trick-or-treating. You only have so much time to find your favorite treats, so avoid […]
September 26, 2016
communication skills

In the World of Job Seeking, You Need to Leverage Your Communication Skills

Soft skills are becoming increasingly important for job seekers. And according to a recent TalentLMS survey, communication and collaboration are the most important soft skills that […]
September 19, 2016
follow-up

What Happened to the Follow-Up? Help Job Seekers Land Their Big Opportunity

This post was updated in September 2022 Too many candidates are failing to make a follow-up effort with employers after making contact with them. CareerBuilder found […]