Career work is transformational, not transactional. If an institution clings to the severely outdated myth that universities should "place" students through their career centers, student learning, as well as critical connections with stakeholders, can be lost.

TAGS: best practices, journal, strategic planning

In this look forward, Shawn VanDerziel, executive director of the National Association of Colleges and Employers, addresses disruptions to our professional lives and the opportunities these present for redefining how college career services and employment professionals operate.

TAGS: diversity and inclusion, trends and predictions, journal, strategic planning

Technology has a place in that future, but whether the tools we use truly promote good or reinforce a damaging status quo depends on the choices we make now.

TAGS: technology, diversity and inclusion, trends and predictions, strategic planning, member voices

After the pandemic forced major changes to recruitment and talent acquisition, the question of what changes were temporary and which are here to stay remains.

TAGS: best practices, recruiting methods, trends and predictions, network, recruiting, strategic planning, coronavirus, member voices

Research shows a greater number of career services units are moving away from their traditional homes in student affairs divisions; this article explores the root causes behind the trend and uses the University of California, Irvine to illustrate what this shift might mean for universities exploring career services realignments on their campuses.

TAGS: trends and predictions, journal, strategic planning

Qualitative research conducted with 12 markedly different colleges and universities identifies the factors that led to the elevation of the career services operation.

TAGS: journal, strategic planning

Employers share ideas on “campus champion” programs, including staffing, responsibilities and expectations, and guidelines for campus engagement.

TAGS: best practices, recruiting methods, branding and marketing, program development, recruiting, nace insights, strategic planning

When developing a strategy for retaining early diverse talent, there are key steps for organizations to take and factors for them to consider to ensure these efforts are impactful.

TAGS: diversity and inclusion, nace insights, strategy, retention, strategic planning

The internship program at Mars, Inc. has undergone significant changes recently that have bolstered not only its numbers, but its value to the company.

TAGS: best practices, internships, operations, program development, nace insights, strategic planning

Kellie Nickovich’s challenge was that she had just six months to ensure that AECOM’s URR program was up and running for the fall 2018 recruiting period.

TAGS: best practices, operations, program development, nace insights, strategic planning