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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, whether on the path to graduate school or the workforce. Students who are preparing to graduate or begin internships in their field of study will find invaluable resources and contacts through a Virtual Career Fair to be held on Wednesday, Sep. 23.

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. Any program we choose to enroll in also sets up a track to meet future friends, career opportunities, and connections.

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.

Nov

2019

Career Counseling 2.0

When students earn their degrees from Baylor, they hope to step immediately into the workplace or pursue post-graduate education (and their parents fervently share this dream). Thanks to the new Baylor University Career Center, finding that perfect job or academic path post-graduation begins during freshman year and is a technology-driven, streamlined process that is proactive and intentional in its approach.

Oct

2019

5 Steps To Finding The Right Career For You

Do you ever stop to question whether or not you’re on the right career path? I know I have… I went through a radical career shift in my early 20s when I went from counterterrorism expert to career coach! It was difficult realizing that the career I had spent so long building and working towards wasn’t actually right for me, but actually finding my true path was so incredibly satisfying.

Oct

2019

Here's The Best Career Advice You're Never Told

You already know how to polish your resume. You're a pro at recruiting. You're skilled at interviewing. What's next? What's the best career advice that you're never told - but that you still need to make your career meaningful? If you do these 5 things, you'll have a more successful career.

Oct

2019

How To Survive And Thrive After Graduating College

It can feel daunting jumping into the workforce after graduating. You just spent years doing everything you can to follow the guidance of counselors, meeting the expectations of your professors and magically balancing a social and academic jam-packed schedule.

Oct

2019

Walmart CFO Brett Biggs emphasizes company, environmental growth

Brett Biggs, executive vice president and chief financial officer of Walmart, spoke about the company’s dedication to bettering the lives of their customers and the environment as part of Baylor Career Center’s Executive Speaker Series.

Oct

2019

From Student to Professional: 3 Proven Strategies to Manage Your Time and Get the Most Done

Do you struggle with time management?

More than half of college students say they find time management more challenging now than it was in high school, according to a study by Cengage, an education and technology company. And time management gets even harder once you graduate and start your career. Establishing good habits now will put you on the path to success.

Sep

2019

Accounting majors learn, represent companies at career event

Although many students attended to become acquainted with various businesses and companies, some accounting majors at Baylor that have already found the firm they will be interning or working for helped out by representing those companies

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