Val Matta

August 20, 2018
career advice

3 Pieces of Career Advice to Turn Students Into Self-Marketers

Recruiters don’t type keywords into a job search engine and cross their fingers hoping top candidates pop up. In today’s recruiting world, social media, effective job […]
August 6, 2018
social media

Ladies, Your Letter of Recommendation Is Hurting Your Job Search

This post was updated in September 2022 We have some bad news for female job seekers: letters of recommendation could be biased against you. Research published […]
July 23, 2018
social media

Social Media 101: How Career Counselors Can Better Reach Students

This post was updated in September 2022 There’s no denying the powerful part social media plays in young people’s lives. For the majority of college students, […]
July 9, 2018

Generation Z: How to Show Older Employees There’s Nothing to Fear

When millennials entered the workforce, they rocked the foundations of most organizations. The generation was so unlike those before that it took leaders and HR professionals […]
June 25, 2018
new graduates

What Every College Graduate Needs to Know to Get a Job

Congratulations! You’ve graduated. While you deserve to celebrate your accomplishment, it’s also time to face the fact that you still haven’t landed a job. Don’t worry, […]
June 11, 2018

How to Get Job Seekers on Board with Artificial Intelligence

Artificial intelligence often gets a bad rap. Employees worry that this technology will one day replace them in the workplace. Customers are underwhelmed by the service […]
May 28, 2018
paid time off

The Do’s and Don’ts to a Great Summer Paid Time Off Policy

Travel to the beach. Attend family reunion barbeques. Go camping in the mountains. Chain yourself to your desk at work. When you think of summertime, one […]
May 14, 2018
dream job

Struggling to Find Clients The Perfect Job? 5 Quick Tips to Help

Success is measured in various ways, and for many people, the greatest achievement is landing a perfect career. The job market is wide-open, so it’s no […]
April 30, 2018
social influencers

Get Inspired – The Top Social Influencers Every Job Seeker Needs to Follow

You spend hours, days even, looking for the perfect opportunities, researching workplace cultures, tweaking your resume, and following up. Despite all of that work, the odds […]
April 16, 2018
employee well-being

How to Deliver the Parental Leave Experience Your Employees Deserve

This post was updated in September 2022 Parental leave impacts several aspects of employee well-being, including mental health. A groundbreaking 2015 study published in The Journal […]
April 2, 2018

College Students are More Overwhelmed Than Ever, But You Can Help

This post was updated to bring you the most current tips and information in October 2020. College health counselors are seeing a drastic rise in mental […]
March 19, 2018
job search

How to Prove You’re the Diverse Candidate Recruiters Need

Diversity hiring is more than just a trend. It’s a strategy employers will continue to prioritize, and it’s something you can leverage during your job search. […]