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We would like to wish our members a happy + festive holiday season!

Our offices will be closed from Dec. 24-Jan. 1 to allow our staff the opportunity to recharge after an eventful year and to celebrate the holidays with their families and friends. We will resume normal business hours on Jan. 2.
We would like to wish our members a happy + festive holiday season!

Our offices will be closed from Dec. 24-Jan. 1 to allow our staff the opportunity to recharge after an eventful year and to celebrate the holidays with their families and friends. We will resume normal business hours on Jan. 2.
December 23, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Because many students said they were unfamiliar with skills-based hiring, employers must take steps to ensure that their internship programs emphasize how professional skills relate to future careers. buff.ly/VWWeEc0
December 23, 2025 at 3:01 PM
When compared to the college Class of 2023, the average starting salaries for Class of 2024 bachelor’s- and doctoral-level grads rose while master’s- and associate’s-level salaries did not fare as well. buff.ly/ISFbppu
December 22, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Career services plays a key role in employer success on campus through event scheduling, relationship-building, and by providing insights on student populations, according to respondents to our Recruiting Benchmarks Survey. buff.ly/mwXH8CA
December 19, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Despite overall career outcomes for the college Class of 2024 improved compared to the Class of 2023, bachelor’s-level grads actually fared worse than any class since the pandemic in terms of full-time employment. buff.ly/ISFbppu
December 18, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Clear communication and goal transparency, along with consistent and regular event attendance on campus, can help employers strengthen their relationships with career services offices. buff.ly/ddsc9xc
December 17, 2025 at 5:00 PM
In March 2020, Point Loma Nazarene University renewed is focus on career services and began the process of integrating career development across campus life through strategic partnerships with faculty and other staff. buff.ly/4zfFd1X
December 16, 2025 at 7:02 PM
With employers moving toward skills-based hiring practices and embracing new technology, colleges need to adapt to prepare students for these changes, according to Maggie Tomas of the University of Minnesota and author Elliot Felix. buff.ly/I2nygJu
December 15, 2025 at 4:59 PM
As the Hanukkah celebration begins this evening, we wish all those who are celebrating a happy, safe, and joyous Festival of Lights!
December 14, 2025 at 10:00 PM
More than half of the employers who responded to our Job Outlook 2026 survey said the upcoming job market is either “fair” or “poor” for college Class of 2026 grads, which is the highest level since the pandemic. buff.ly/LMa2IbX
December 11, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Among career centers that say they use AI when working with students, interview prep, creating a resume, and creating a cover letter were the most frequently cited uses according to respondents to our recent Quick Poll. buff.ly/R1W5QTk
December 10, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Although less than 40% of respondents to our 2025 Student Survey said they were familiar with skills-based hiring, most did express comfort in articulating their career readiness competencies. buff.ly/al4rJAY
December 9, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Just 13% of career services staff who responded to our recent Quick Poll said they have no plans to use AI with students, with most citing a lack of experience as the main barrier. buff.ly/tmq9b25
December 8, 2025 at 5:00 PM
In 2015, @umncla.bsky.social added career readiness to the student journey. Since then, there has been meaningful growth in students attributing their education to their professional skill growth. buff.ly/u1S2DSM
December 5, 2025 at 4:04 PM
More than half of the employers who responded to our Job Outlook 2026 survey said the upcoming job market is either “fair” or “poor” for college Class of 2026 grads, which is the highest level since the pandemic. buff.ly/LMa2IbX
December 4, 2025 at 2:15 PM
In 2024, NACE member Protiviti’s internship recruiting team created a PowerBI dashboard to track and share intern performance data and remove bias when determining full-time offer decisions. buff.ly/NlXjvaV
December 3, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Among career centers that say they use AI when working with students, interview prep, creating a resume, and creating a cover letter were the most frequently cited uses according to respondents to our recent Quick Poll. buff.ly/R1W5QTk
December 2, 2025 at 1:31 PM
To better guide students in connecting their degree to their career, NACE member @umncla.bsky.social launched a career readiness initiative that runs for a student’s full enrollment. buff.ly/pqHqJVZ
December 1, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Happy Thanksgiving to all who are celebrating today! We will be closed today and tomorrow to allow our staff the opportunity to connect with their friends and family. We will return to regular business hours on Monday.
November 27, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Among respondents to our Job Outlook 2026 survey, 60% say they will maintain last year’s hiring levels, leading to an overall increase of just 1.6% for college Class of 2026 grads compared to the Class of 2025. buff.ly/LMa2IbX
November 26, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Although less than 40% of respondents to our 2025 Student Survey said they were familiar with skills-based hiring, most did express comfort in articulating their career readiness competencies. buff.ly/al4rJAY
November 25, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Last year, the internship recruiting team at Protiviti’s developed a dashboard to evaluate interns in an easy-to-understand way that can be shared with leadership teams considering full-time offers. buff.ly/hlQO5yU
November 24, 2025 at 5:00 PM
In 2024, NACE member Protiviti’s internship recruiting team created a PowerBI dashboard to track and share intern performance data and remove bias when determining full-time offer decisions. buff.ly/NlXjvaV
November 20, 2025 at 4:09 PM
As a boost to their campus recruiting efforts, Verizon developed the “V Teamer for a Day” program that highlights their culture and exposes students to different aspects of the business through panel discussions and job shadowing. buff.ly/suRxPHw
November 19, 2025 at 4:45 PM
California State University Channel Islands requires all business majors to complete a course focused on career prep that is designed to teach skills focused on securing employment following graduation. buff.ly/OtoM3WV
November 18, 2025 at 4:01 PM