Career success means a commitment to lifelong learning to add skills and credentials that employers need. The adaptive innovator—or T-professional—does just that.

TAGS: competencies, career readiness, journal

In his op ed piece, Thomas Guzowski notes that the majority of college students enroll in college to obtain economic stability, increased earnings, and greater employment opportunities and says it’s time universities recognize that.

TAGS: trends and predictions, student attitudes, journal

Students’ expectations around authenticity in recruiting have remained constant, but the pandemic created job-search challenges that affect how they assess employers and their opportunities.

TAGS: trends and predictions, student attitudes, journal

Historically, employers conducted preemployment drug testing to promote a drug-free work environment and safe working conditions for all employees. Applicants who tested positive for prohibited substances, including marijuana, were generally excluded from further consideration for employment. However, as more states legalize the use of medicinal or recreational marijuana, employers are facing difficult decisions regarding their preemployment drug testing policies.

TAGS: legal issues, journal

A study at a minority-serving institution uncovers aspects of social and cultural capital that contribute to the college-to-career transition of Black undergraduate women.

TAGS: diversity and inclusion, trends and predictions, journal

At the University of Cincinnati, students facing financial constraints can access a grant designed to enable them to engage in career-focused courses.

TAGS: diversity and inclusion, journal, career development, students

The Career & Professional Development office at the University of Denver developed a multipronged approach to work toward its ambitious goal to engage 90% of undergraduates annually.

TAGS: journal, students, strategy

The SPARK grant at Nazareth College is open to first- and second-year students to encourage and support early engagement in experiential learning.

TAGS: internships, experiential education, journal

A study of computer science and engineering students at the University of Georgia examines their experiences with and perceptions of work-related experiential activities.

TAGS: competencies, journal

Ringling College of Art & Design encourages employers to create workshops for students that will improve the students’ skills and provide an opportunity for employers to identify top talent.

TAGS: recruiting methods, branding and marketing, journal, employer relations