Julie Maahs, Assistant Director for Career Readiness at the Career Development Center and Nationally Certified Resume Writer, won a 2023 ROAR Award in the New College Graduate Category with the National Resume Writers Association. Launched in 2015, the ROAR Awards celebrate exceptional writing and creativity in resume writing. Each year, NRWA members submit their finest work for consideration across a […]
Supervisor Training – Writing Effective Position Descriptions and Utilizing Handshake Wednesday, August 30 | 9-10 am | Hosted on Zoom Developing an accurate and welcoming position description is integral to the hiring process. They’re used to hook job seekers and create interest in your positions while providing an informative glimpse into the role and responsibilities. Once your PD is ready, it’s […]
An updated version of the Career Development Handbook is now available. This resource is an excellent tool for faculty and advisors to assist their students through the many steps of developing their careers. The handbook includes step-by-step instructions, templates, worksheets, and resources for the following topics: four-year planning informational interviewing career readiness skills career exploration resume development cover letter writing […]
Career readiness is a foundation from which to demonstrate requisite core competencies that broadly prepare the college-educated for success in the workplace and lifelong career management… Career readiness is key to ensuring successful entrance into the workforce. Career readiness is the foundation upon which a successful career is launched. Career readiness is, quite simply, the new career currency (NACE, 2021). […]
Are you interested in connecting your students to a local employer to discuss industry trends, insights on the hiring process, skills and competencies required for success, and internship & employment opportunities? Connect with the Career Development Center by completing this Employer Presentation Request! According to EAB, 70% of jobs are obtained through networking and 80% of jobs are never officially advertised. […]