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May

2021

In-Depth: Baylor Career Center places more graduates in jobs in 2020 compared to 2019

WACO, TX — The Baylor Career Center helps all students with internships, resume building and even finding graduates jobs after college.

May

2021

Lots of Jobs Await the Class of So Does Plenty of Competition.

New grads will have to vie with their unlucky 2020 predecessors as the U.S. economy pulls out of a pandemic-led slump.

Apr

2021

Baylor Connections - Ken Buckley

Baylor University’s Career Center helps students navigate each step of the career journey. Amidst the challenges of COVID-19, Baylor’s placement rate grew in the last year, reflecting the hard work of students and staff in the face of job market headwinds. In this Baylor Connections, Ken Buckley, assistant vice provost in the Baylor University Career Center, analyzes that growth and shares how the Career Center provides tailored support for the individual student.

Apr

2021

Baylor Career Center Reports Unexpected Positive Results for Job-seeking Graduates During COVID-19

Baylor University’s Career Center reports a surprising increase in job placement of graduating Baylor University students in the spring of 2020 compared to spring 2019, despite an anticipated decrease due to the effect of COVID-19.

Apr

2021

How to Navigate the Shift From College Student to Real-World Professional, According to Career Experts

Everything isn’t going to fall apart, promise.

Mar

2021

College Hiring Rebounds to Increase 7.2%

Employers project hiring 7.2% more new college graduates from the Class of 2021 than they hired from the Class of 2020, according to NACE’s Job Outlook 2021 Spring Update.

Nov

2020

How to Pitch Your Value in Interviews

In interviews, one of the most important things you need to do is persuasively communicate how you can add value—to the company and to the specific team.

Sep

2020

Virtual Career Fair Brings New Meaning to Job Hunting

While mitigation efforts amidst COVID-19 have required Baylor University to do many things differently this fall, the University’s Career Center continues to assist students in preparing for life after graduation.

Aug

2020

Which College Degrees Get the Highest Salaries?

If you’re a college graduate, you likely went to school to pursue an important passion of yours. But as we all know, what we major in has consequences that extend far beyond the foundation of knowledge we build in our early years.

Aug

2020

What to Put on a Resume (and What not to Put on a Resume)

Wondering what to put on your resume? From headlines to keywords, this article has you covered. Learn which essential details to include and what recruiters love to see on your resume.

Jun

2020

Top Resume Skills (and How to List Them)

Choosing the right skills for your resume is the ticket to getting noticed, interviewed, and hired for a job. But how do you know which resume skills recruiters want to see?

Jun

2020

8 Things You Need To Know About Applicant Tracking Systems

If you think the first obstacle to getting a job interview is a recruiter’s judgment, you’re not seeing the whole picture. 99% of Fortune 500 companies and a growing number of small and mid-sized businesses filter resumes through an applicant tracking system (ATS) before someone takes a look… if they ever do.

May

2020

How to Make a Good Impression in a Virtual Job Interview

Follow this guide to prep and perfect your video interview skills

Apr

2020

‘There are many ways that students can engage with employers through this time of uncertainty,’ says Baylor’s assistant vice provost for the Career Center

Despite the recent downturn in the U.S. job market, due to COVID-19, Baylor University students are still participating in interviews, negotiating job offers and working toward their career goals, said Ken Buckley, assistant vice provost for the Baylor Career Center.

Apr

2020

The Ultimate List Of Companies Still Hiring

Find information on over seven thousand companies on current hiring efforts.

Apr

2020

How to score an internship during the COVID-19 pandemic

Even though unemployment has reached a record high due to business closures and social distancing measures brought about by the new coronavirus, you can still snag an internship if you know how to adapt and get creative.

Apr

2020

500 Companies Hiring Students on Handshake Right Now

Discover popular employers that are actively hiring college students on Handshake today.

Apr

2020

Grads face uncertain job market as coronavirus pushes companies to rescind offers

On track to graduate in May from Illinois State, Alina Simkina thought she was set.

Apr

2020

The Pandemic’s Unique Toll On 2020 College Graduates

Many graduating college seniors are facing canceled commencement ceremonies, tenuous job offers and an uncertain economic outlook amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Mar

2020

Baylor career center continues assistance through online resources

Although it may seem the world is stuck in a standstill, the Baylor Career Center said they want students to know their future hasn’t come to a complete halt.

Feb

2020

#Serve #Top10

“How do you know all of these people?” I hear that question regularly – “We’ve had lunch a few times. And we are getting breakfast next week.” Once it becomes a habit, it becomes much easier. You never know why a person has come into your life at a specific moment, but it is always a great feeling when you can connect the dots.

Jan

2020

Gaming curriculum prepares students for digital careers

In a workforce that increasingly requires technological knowledge, the School of Engineering and Computer Science is preparing Baylor students with extensive digital skills and conducting substantial interdisciplinary research.

Nov

2019

Employers Plan to Increase College Hiring by 5.8 Percent

Employers plan to hire 5.8 percent more new college graduates from the Class of 2020 than they did from the Class of 2019 for positions in the United States, according to results of NACE’s Job Outlook 2020 survey.

Nov

2019

The Skills Of The Future Are Now Clear: And Despite What You Think, They’re Not Technical

This week IBM launched a significant study which looks at the real skills business leaders need over the next three years, and the results will surprise you.

Nov

2019

Tech boss: How technology has affected career networking

Over the past 10 years, the job search process has evolved due to technology advancements, with platforms like LinkedIn and Handshake becoming a near necessity in the current job search process.

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