The higher education field is experiencing uncertainty. Many institutions have already implemented hiring freezes, furloughs, and professional development fund decreases. It is nor[...]
If you are reading this, there are a few scenarios you might be experiencing: Scenario 1: You are experiencing a significant change at your institution/within your team; so a well-[...]
“Success lies in absorbing negative feedback and making the best use of it” ~ Osama Sarwar As a supervisor of student employees, an important aspect of your role is to prepare them[...]
As I was scrolling through my LinkedIn feed the other day, I came across a Business Insider article that had the following title: “Jeff Bezos says his advice to Amazon interns and [...]
Office politics are a reality in every work environment, no matter how “laid back” the members of an office team may seem. As new professionals, it can feel overwhelming to work in[...]
In May 2017, I was approached about being the coordinator for Mercer University’s transition to a new job recruitment platform. What I later learned is I had 58 days to make this t[...]
Finding new and innovative ways for students to engage with employers is a priority for career services professionals. While students and employers will come together at career fai[...]
If you’re like me, you created resolutions to make positive change in your life for the new year. As a result, you came back to the office with positive intentions and a comm[...]
Ah, transitions. A major theme of my life has been changing locations. Whether it was moving two hours away for undergrad, changing residence centers as a hall director, picking up[...]
It was around 10am when it struck me. My day started like most of the days I’ve had over the previous few months. Driving my partner to work, going home, making coffee and br[...]