Digital Darwinism Brian Solis, new media expert and best selling author, has observed what he refers to as Digital Darwinism, when society and technology evolve faster than the ability to adapt. Certainly, businesses are struggling to adapt but what about Career Professionals? Social Media has Changed Everything Web 2.0, social media, mobile technologies, and the ability to analyze massive amounts

Analytics for the Talent Marketplace These top 10 skills lists employers want always change but it is important to analyze the data periodically to see what it reveals.  Data mining information from web is growing in sophistication and importance as the internet increasingly consumes more of our time and as more people become prosumers of data and not just consumers.

Career Services Training Career Services professionals who help students and graduates find jobs have been challenged lately.  Finding a job has become more challenging than it has ever been in the last few decades.  In fact, in 2011, a new all-time high had been reached when the Department of Labor reported that the average duration of unemployment had peaked at

21 of the Funniest Job Interview Spoof Videos on Youtube There have been many spoofs on the “horrible” job interview in television, film, comedy sketch shows, and Youtube channels. Take a look at some of the funniest on the web. FUNNY JOB INTERVIEW COMEDY SKETCHES 1. Passing the Test- Hilarious Take on “Trick” Questions 2. Evil Panel Interview – Overly

Anyone who is a career professional can probably attest to the fact that sometimes, students have some pretty unreasonable expectations.  I can probably speak on behalf of many educators when I say that there is nothing more frustrating than to see people cause their own problems, or as I like to say, allow their problems to become emergencies.  This typically happens

How did the word “place” creep into the profession of career advising to describe the activities of career professionals?  Is job placement what career advisors really do? To place means: To put or set in a particular place, position, situation, or relation To appoint a person to a post or office To assign a certain position or rank to If career professionals

When helping students in their job search, career professionals already have to overcome obstacles such as the economy, unrealistic student expectations, and a lack of resources.  When students lack communication skills, career professionals’ jobs become much more difficult.  The 80 million-strong Millennial generation (individuals born between 1980 and 1995) permeate the current college landscape.  Although technically savvy, having grown up