Career Services
October 1, 2018
As a career counselor, there’s nothing better than seeing one of your job seekers find a job in a field that excites them. After helping them […]
December 18, 2017
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 […]
October 16, 2017
(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 […]
July 10, 2017
(This post was updated on 6/22/2020) The summer months typically offer a quiet time for career counselors to tie up loose ends from the previous school […]
March 27, 2017
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 […]
January 16, 2017
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 […]
November 21, 2016
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 […]
October 31, 2016
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 10, 2016
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 […]
September 19, 2016
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 […]
August 15, 2016
(This post was updated on 6/22/2020) College graduates are quickly learning the high expectations for their first job out of college aren’t exactly going to be […]
May 16, 2016
When people hear the term ‘etiquette,’ they tend to think of stuffy, formal dinner parties that involve too many forks, white linen napkins, and uncomfortable suits […]