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Class of 2025 Faces Tighter Job Market Despite Stable Hiring Plans

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The report emphasized that employers are primarily seeking communication, critical thinking, and teamwork skills from job candidates. Career services professionals are advising graduating students to adapt their job search strategies accordingly.

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The Art of Mentoring: A Timeless Strategy for Student Success

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Many programs include workshops on public speaking, communication, and self-advocacy. Mentoring Connects Students to Campus Resources Students in mentoring programs use support services more than their peers. Mentors demystify offices like financial aid, counseling, and career services.

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3 Ways to Help Students Before They Fall Behind

Civitas Learning

Without access to shared data, advising, academic coaching, financial aid, and career services struggle to fully understand the student experience and offer timely, individualized support.

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What’s Working Outside the Classroom: New Insights on What’s Really Driving Success

Civitas Learning

At Slippery Rock University (SRU) , leaders used adaptable analytics to identify undeclared business students and connect them with career services and alumni across industries. These targeted efforts helped students explore career options, clarify their goals, and make informed academic decisions.

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4 Actionable Steps for Centralizing and Streamlining Student Care

Civitas Learning

Inefficient Processes Poor coordination and communication lead to duplicated efforts, wasting time and resources. Ensuring open communication channels across departments. Limited Visibility Disconnected data makes it hard to see the full picture.

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Didn’t Get into Your Dream School? Here’s Why It’s Okay

The College Pod

What about the career services? How well do you communicate and collaborate? Location can impact your college experience and future opportunities. Align with your long-term goals Consider colleges that will set you up for success after graduation. How strong is their alum network? Think beyond the next four years. Can you code?

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How Career Services Can Enhance ‘Soft-Skills’ in Students

Symplicity

Employers are increasingly looking for candidates who possess a range of soft skills, such as communication, teamwork, and problem-solving. So what can career services do to give these soft skills the respect they deserve and ensure students stand out? They’re interpersonal skills. Leadership skills.”