In the first installment of our Career Readiness blog series, we’re diving into Career & Self-Development—a foundational competency for anyone preparing to thrive in a rapidly evolving workforce. According to the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE), Career & Self-Development is defined as: Let’s break this down with examples of how … Keep Reading
What Is Career Readiness? Career readiness is all about having the core skills and competencies that help college graduates succeed in the workplace and navigate their careers with confidence. It’s the foundation for launching a successful professional journey—and it’s quickly becoming the new career currency. The National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) has identified … Keep Reading
Setting clear and actionable goals is essential to academic success. However, not all goals are created equal. To maximize your chances of success, it’s important to adopt a systematic approach to goal setting. One highly effective framework for goal setting is SMART goals. SMART stands for Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound. College students can … Keep Reading
By: Dr. Daniel Zimmerman As advancements in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and automation continue to accelerate, businesses across every sector are witnessing a profound transformation in their operations. Integrating these technologies is not just about efficiency—it’s about reshaping entire industries, creating new opportunities, and redefining the skills required in the workforce of tomorrow. How … Keep Reading
I can remember in my early career as a manager, sitting in 1v1 meetings discussing performance issues with employees. Sitting there across the table, I would ask open-ended questions to help spark a reason for why something was happening. I was trained to provide proper eye contact, take notes, and listen for any keywords that … Keep Reading
Let’s face it – you must have a plan to move up the ladder of success. Gone are the days when organizations cared for their employees’ developmental needs and provided them with a clear and actionable career ladder. It is 2023, and self-development and professional development have become the norm and the expectation. You will be … Keep Reading
Deep work As students and busy professionals, we are all saturated with so many minor tasks like checking emails and social networks – watch the reel, get a snack, make the bed, etc. In Deep Work, Newport is trying to instill the idea of working in blocks of time when you are most productive, away from … Keep Reading
This series of articles will dive into several management and leadership topics, including concepts, frameworks, and tools. We know these concepts are quickly touched on in school, so we want to provide enhanced insight through a case study-type of exchange that will ask you to think critically about the steps involved. SWOT analysis Today’s organizations … Keep Reading
This series of articles will dive into several management and leadership topics, including concepts, frameworks, and tools. We know these concepts are quickly touched on in school, so we want to provide enhanced insight through a case study-type of exchange that will ask you to think critically about the steps involved. Succession Planning WHAT! You … Keep Reading
If you are a new nurse graduate about to enter the job market for the first time, or an active nurse looking to transition into a different role, you will need your nursing resume to be excellent if you want to give yourself a chance to stand out and compete. Resume-reading robots, highly-coveted career opportunities, … Keep Reading