13 ways to pass along real information to students

Article Abstract:

Career advisors need to use clear, simple and precise language in imparting job-search information to the students. This can be done in various ways, such as fitting the information being shared with the students' goals. Initially, students can be encouraged to learn more about their prospective careers through reading information materials in the library or talking to career counselors who are involved in the concerned academic field. Other methods that advisors can use to make their communication of job-search strategies more clear is presented.

Methods, Vocational guidance counselors

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Not only for business students

Article Abstract:

The career center at Georgetown University had been getting complaints from liberal arts students, who claimed they felt they are not being well-served. They were using the center less frequently than the business school students because they wanted a broader selection of employers invited into campus and they were not as focused as business school students. Georgetown has learned that its career center must make all students feel welcome to avail of their services.

Services, Georgetown University

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Self-managed career services: a team approach

Article Abstract:

Many universities and colleges are trialling a self-managed career service as an alternative to the traditional structure. The career advise team at Emerson College, Boston, is presented as an example of self-management.

Emerson College

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