It feels like there is a tug-of-war on campuses everywhere. In the middle is the answer to the question: what is Career Services for? It depends on how everyone defines it, but ultimately, the two sides are whether a) career services is about getting students a job, or; b) career services is about cultivating in students a lifelong purpose. Career Services for Getting Jobs On one hand, career services, whether based on campus or offered through...
Work has evolved and the skills that are relevant today are not regular university-degree-obtained. See the 7 in-demand skills for remote work in 2025 Ironically, the work is changing faster than the price of fuel in Nigeria! One day, you seek an opportunity to apply for a governmental job because it brings better perspectives. However, the next day, you think it’s wiser to work privately and google how to make money online. The good news...
Mentorship programs in higher education can be pivotal in helping students navigate the transition from college to a fulfilling professional life. As career paths evolve and job roles shift rapidly, mentorship is one of the most effective ways for students to gain a foothold in the job market. A mentor’s insight can offer both a realistic view of the professional world and the encouragement students need to stay motivated, complete their...
Quantify Your Achievements: From Impactful to Measurable Your accomplishments are your strongest assets! Don’t just list them; bring them to life with numbers. For example, instead of saying “increased sales,” state: “Spearheaded a project that boosted sales by 15%, directly contributing to a $1 million revenue increase.” Quantifiable results showcase your ability to deliver tangible benefits to the organisation. Cultivate...
Mentorship programs in higher education can be pivotal in helping students navigate the transition from college to a fulfilling professional life. As career paths evolve and job roles shift rapidly, mentorship is one of the most effective ways for students to gain a foothold in the job market. A mentor’s insight can offer both a realistic view of the professional world and the encouragement students need to stay motivated, complete their...
It’s an adage as old as the job market: 70-80% of jobs are never advertised. This number has been debated and certainly differs based on industry, company size, and geographic location. Nonetheless, with more than a 1,000,000 jobs posted annually to some job boards, there are a staggering number of jobs never advertised. This is why career networking is crucial. As a career services professional for post-secondary students, this is a huge...
Whether you’re writing a resume, prepping for an interview, or updating your LinkedIn, the right words make all the difference. Here are 200+ to get you started. Struggling to find the right words to describe yourself? You’re not alone. Whether you’re writing your resume, preparing for a job interview, or updating your LinkedIn profile, it’s surprisingly hard to sum yourself up in just a few words. You want to sound confident, but...
Struggling to get interviews? It could be because your resume isn’t ATS-friendly. Learn how to quickly create an ATS resume that gets noticed. If you want more interviews, you need an ATS resume. Most companies—including 98% of Fortune 500 companies—use Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) to store the flood of resumes they receive through online applications. But here’s the problem. If your resume isn’t optimized for the ATS, it could...
Jobs are hiring based less on university degrees and more on in-demand skills. If you fail to mention those skills on your resume, hiring teams will have an impossible time finding your resume in the applicant tracking system (ATS). So you need to develop strong marketable skills. But what kinds of skills should you improve and feature on your resume? One way to make sure you’re including the most valuable skills is to use resume...
Used the right way, ChatGPT can help you write a compelling cover letter. This guide shows you how to use prompts and fine-tune your letter. If you’re applying for jobs, chances are you’ve dreaded writing a cover letter. They can be time-consuming, repetitive, and tough to get right, especially when you’re not sure what to say or how to say it without sounding generic. But are cover letters really necessary? In most cases, yes! According...
