I think this is a brilliant article on how there is a direct link between mastery of multimedia and the important skill sets of reading and writing. I have been…
The expectation gap: Students’ and universities’ roles in preparing for life after grad
When Clair Parker graduated from high school, her parents urged her to go to college and learn a trade. However, being a strong student and ambitious, college seemed like selling…
Will skills and title matter as much in the future of work?
“At 24, I haven’t had many years in the work force, but like many of my peer and associates, I often hear about the dissatisfaction of work … Rethink Work…
What if, degree in hand, you suddenly realize you should have studied something else?
After putting in the time, money and energy to complete a degree, it can be extremely discouraging to realize you no longer want to work in that industry. If you…
Don’t be so hard on yourself! UBC study on first-year student stress
Stressed out university students, take note: self-compassion may be the key to making it through your first year, according to new research from the University of British Columbia. Researchers from…
Why you didn’t get the job
This may be the toughest question of them all. You went to the interview (or likely a series of interviews), they all seemed to go well, the people you met…
Companies aim to sell students on sales
Ideally, e-commerce company Shopify Inc. would like to hire hundreds of new graduates as sales people over the next five years to support and expand its rapidly growing client base….
I hate bugging people for references. Can I skip them?
THE QUESTION I am an intermediate-level communications professional with a solid track record who is considering a move to a new organization. However, I absolutely hate asking people to provide…
Study: Switching Majors Increases Graduation Rates
Contrary to popular belief, switching college majors can actually increase a student’s likelihood of graduating, according to a new study from the EAB. Conventional wisdom has suggested that students who…
Two-thirds of your employees are ready to move on
You may not want to hear this, but the majority of your employees are considering leaving. Right now. Sure, you might think your faithful colleagues, who cheerfully respond to your…