As Career Services professionals we do a lot! Advising students, managing employers and planning events are all part of our day to day working lives. Starting off in this functiona[...]

In my relatively short higher education career thus far, I’ve run the gamut as far as school types.  I started at a large 4-year public research institution in the Midwest, moved t[...]

This is the second entry in a two-part series. Please click HERE to read the first entry. Below, you will find my final three pieces of advice for recent graduates. I’ve learned th[...]

While finishing my second year of employment as a new Student Affairs Professional, I realized I had less energy and less enthusiasm for my work. During the first year, everything [...]

A few weeks ago, I was asked to present to a group of student leaders within the Housing and Residence Life department. Our office has a standard presentation on resumes and cover [...]

I am a fan of a good, frustrated cry. The kind of crying where you aren’t sad, but you are just so frustrated and tired and stressed that the best solution your body can come up wi[...]

I’ve been having a hard time in my first job. And by ‘having a hard time’ I mean I’ve been feeling stressed out, overwhelmed, and like I have no clue what I’m doing 83% of the time[...]

Throughout my second year of grad school, I could not wait for the day when I would be able to just get up, go to work from 8-5, come home, and repeat. Like many graduate students,[...]

It does not matter if you are a graduate student or a professional of 30 years, these tips are meant to be taken with a grain of salt and ultimately assist you in maximizing your s[...]

No matter where you work in student affairs, building and maintaining relationships is a necessary skill for your career. Relationships with faculty, staff, and campus partners are[...]