
Don’t Just Network, Connect!
By Colleen Lewis, Events Coordinator, University Career Center
“The old adage, ‘It’s not what you know, but who you know’ has perhaps never been more true. Today, some estimates suggest that up to 70 percent of all jobs are not published on publicly available job search sites, and research has long shown that anywhere from half to 80 percent of jobs are filled through...

Five Virtual Recruiting Tips for Employers
By Johanna Seasonwein, Associate Director of Employer Engagement, University Career Center
This past fall, we learned that employers can’t rely on their in-person recruiting plans and expect to be successful in the virtual space. At an in-person fair in the “before times,” you could set up your booth and expect hundreds of students to stream by in just a few hours. Students...

Best Foot Forward on Virtual Events
By Kyle Santos
In the past few months, we have seen unprecedented change all over the world. It’s easy to think that we are out of networking options since we are unable to meet with others face to face as almost everything seems to be transitioning to virtual spaces.
In fact, this can be an ideal time to virtually connect and cultivate professional relationships with...
Looking for a Job? These Companies are Hiring Right Now
By Johanna Seasonwein, PhD, Associate Director of Employer Engagement
It’s no secret that the global pandemic has upended our economy, and some of the industries that traditionally hire lots of graduating college seniors—travel, hospitality, entertainment—have had to temporarily institute hiring freezes or delay start dates.
But there are many companies that...
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