Career Skills

Find out which skills will give you an edge on the job hunt Soft skills are key attributes that professionals need to develop throughout their careers in order to communicate effectively with co-workers, clients and others around them. In the job market, those who have honed their soft skills fare better than those who did […]

Valuable tips to keep you focused and productive while in school Making the choice to further your education and embark on a new career is an important decision. While deciding to attend school and begin a new career is exciting, it may also feel daunting at first, but rest assured, it can be done. Following

Insight from Program Director Deanna Lamb It is no secret that regular exercise is good for your body. But did you know that exercise is one of the most effective ways to improve your mental health and reduce stress? We all have experienced stress in our lives. Stress is a physical, mental or emotional factor

Prepare to nail the interview and get the job you want You have earned your certifications, sent out your resume and now have an interview set-up. A strong resume gets you in the door but how well you do during the interview determines whether you’re offered the job. Are you prepared for your upcoming interview?

4 ways to improve your social presence As technology continues to advance, social media is playing more of a role and affecting almost every industry imaginable. More than ever, employers are searching social media outlets like Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. Employers are still using Google to search your name but 70% of employers use social media

Advantages of Career Services For most students, the goal of post-secondary education is employment. But the road to a new career involves several steps. As such, it’s important for students to take full advantage of available campus resources to make the most of their educational experience. Career services is an important campus resource that students

How to Leverage Your Social Platforms on the Job Hunt Social media is all around us, with nearly 3.48 billion people using social platforms to share activities from their daily lives. But social media can be used for much more than sharing funny videos and photos of what you ate last night. It can be a beneficial

5 Job Search Strategy Tips Are you one of the many people looking for work during the long, hot days of summer? Maybe you are a school student looking for temporary work, a professional looking to switch career fields, or someone just embarking on your career path. Whatever your situation, here are 5 job search

School and studying go hand-in-hand, whether you are attending classes in-person or completing your degree online. In the short term, established study skills can lead to confidence and good grades. In the long term, effective study skills help you retain the lessons you’ve learned and apply them in your chosen career field. With such great