The National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE- an organization that connects college career services professionals and employers of new college grads) recently surveyed more than 200 of its member employers and found that on average companies expect to hire 4% more grads from the Class of 2018 than they did from the Class of… Continue Reading »

Always a great conversation when I join the team from “College Coach” on their podcast.  In this episode we discuss the level of importance a new grads major plays in the eyes of an employer. Remember your major is a component of your candidacy but should not limit a student from applying to a position… Continue Reading »

The Following was published by NACE (National Association of Colleges and Employers). Its great information as to the attributes employers want to see in new hires transitioning from campus to a career: NACE: December 11, 2017: According to results of NACE’s Job Outlook 2018 survey, Employers responding to the survey said these are attributes—beyond a strong GPA—that they most… Continue Reading »

Selecting a college is a time of transition. There are so many things to consider when deciding which school is the right choice for your child. Curriculum, geography, size, cost, student population, public or private; the list of decision points seems to get bigger and more complicated every year. So as you plot out your… Continue Reading »

The following appeared in FORBES on June 28, 2017 by Karsten Strauss : Ever wonder which college degree can get you the best salary the minute they hand you the diploma? The answer lies within the realms of engineering and technology. Thanks to a report from Michigan State University’s Collegiate Employment Research Institute (CERI), students… Continue Reading »

Excerpt from WSJ Article by Kelsey Gee April 25, 2017 Companies say they expect to hire 5% more graduates from the Class of 2017 than they brought on last year. Parents rejoice: 2017 is shaping up to be another healthy year for college hiring. The latest forecast from the National Association of Colleges and Employers… Continue Reading »

As your junior year comes to a close, your most important interview is about to take place. And if handled correctly, your upcoming internship could lead to much more than a summer paycheck. Consider this: according to CareerBuilder 63% of graduates who complete a paid internship will receive a job offer to join their employer… Continue Reading »

Over my career, I lost count many years ago how many times I would walk back to my office after an interview thinking, “I wonder if they really want to work here.” You have heard it before: Your interview is a sales call and you are the product. So what do the most successful sales… Continue Reading »