When we think of leadership, it鈥檚 easy to picture someone with a title, a corner office, or a loud voice鈥攂ut true leadership is much more than that. In today鈥檚 workplaces, leadership is about collaboration, trust, vision, and follow-through. It鈥檚 about recognizing the strengths in yourself and in others, and using them to reach shared goals. … Keep Reading
In a diverse, global society, the ability to work with people from different backgrounds and lived experiences is not just a nice-to-have鈥攊t鈥檚 essential. In this fourth installment of our Career Readiness Competency series, we鈥檙e exploring Equity & Inclusion, a competency that centers on building awareness, challenging bias, and creating welcoming environments where all people can … Keep Reading
The third post in our Career Readiness series focuses on one of the most essential workplace skills: Critical Thinking. Whether you鈥檙e managing a complex project, solving a problem in real time, or evaluating information to make informed decisions, critical thinking is the ability that helps you respond with logic, care, and confidence. As defined by … Keep Reading
When it comes to succeeding in the workplace鈥攐r in school鈥攈ow well you communicate really matters. Communication is more than just speaking or writing clearly; it鈥檚 about sharing ideas, collaborating with others, and adapting your message to your audience. According to the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE), communication is one of the eight key … Keep Reading
In the first installment of our Career Readiness blog series, we鈥檙e diving into Career & Self-Development鈥攁 foundational competency for anyone preparing to thrive in a rapidly evolving workforce. According to the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE), Career & Self-Development is defined as: Let鈥檚 break this down with examples of how … Keep Reading
What Is Career Readiness? Career readiness is all about having the core skills and competencies that help college graduates succeed in the workplace and navigate their careers with confidence. It鈥檚 the foundation for launching a successful professional journey鈥攁nd it鈥檚 quickly becoming the new career currency. The National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) has identified … Keep Reading
Setting clear and actionable goals is essential to academic success. However, not all goals are created equal. To maximize your chances of success, it’s important to adopt a systematic approach to goal setting. One highly effective framework for goal setting is SMART goals. SMART stands for Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound. College students can … Keep Reading
By: Dr. Daniel Zimmerman As advancements in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and automation continue to accelerate, businesses across every sector are witnessing a profound transformation in their operations. Integrating these technologies is not just about efficiency鈥攊t’s about reshaping entire industries, creating new opportunities, and redefining the skills required in the workforce of tomorrow. How … Keep Reading
I can remember in my early career as a manager, sitting in 1v1 meetings discussing performance issues with employees. Sitting there across the table, I would ask open-ended questions to help spark a reason for why something was happening. I was trained to provide proper eye contact, take notes, and listen for any keywords that … Keep Reading
Let’s face it 鈥� you must have a plan to move up the ladder of success. Gone are the days when organizations cared for their employees’ developmental needs and provided them with a clear and actionable career ladder. It is 2023, and self-development and professional development have become the norm and the expectation.聽You will be … Keep Reading