The Career Sip: Your Weekly Dose of Higher Ed Hustle!

Welcome back to your go-to spot for the buzz in higher education career development – where the coffee is always strong and the news is always fresh.?

?Let's dive into this week's blend!

This week’s fact?

Ever wondered how much of a difference engaging with your college's career center can make in a student's job search success?

Keep reading to find out!

News

Latest News in Higher Ed Career Development

In the ever-evolving landscape of higher education, keeping a finger on the pulse is key. This week, universities across the globe are ramping up their engagement with virtual career fairs. These aren't your typical Zoom meet-and-greets. We're talking about fully immersive 3D experiences where students can virtually stroll through booths, chat with recruiters, and even participate in on-the-spot interviews. It's like "The Sims" but for your career. Revolutionary? We think yes.

Latest on this?

We are hearing more and more that Employers are moving away from On Campus Recruitment to... Virtual? There seems to be a change to Employers leading their own virtual events.

We even see the common terminology “On-Campus Recruiting” at top schools changing to more inclusive names that focus on a more holistic approach to connecting students with employers.?

Tech

New AI Tool that Can Help Your Students?

Hold onto your hats! There's a new AI kid on the block – "CareerBot. " This tool is changing the game by offering personalized career counseling through machine learning. Students input their skills, interests, and experiences, and voilà, CareerBot suggests potential career paths and even simulates job interviews.?

This tool is extremely early in its stage, but highlights where AI tools are heading in the Career Space.?

Our hypothesis? Before long, every top university will be able to host their own trained and personalized “career bot” for their students. Think about taking specific insights from your institutions, training the bot, and then poof giving it to students.?

Strategy

Latest in Career Development Higher Ed Strategies

The buzzword of the week? Micro-internships. Institutions are increasingly adopting this strategy to bolster student resumes and provide real-world experience in bite-sized chunks.

These short-term, professional assignments not only enhance students' portfolios but also offer a sneak peek into various industries. It's a win-win: companies get fresh ideas and students gain invaluable insights. Talk about a micro-investment with macro returns!

Enter Parker Dewey, the platform that's leading the charge in bridging the gap between academic learning and practical workplace exposure. ParkerDewey.com has become the go-to for both students seeking to dip their toes into the professional world and companies on the lookout for fresh talent. Through their platform, students can apply for micro-internships in a variety of fields, gaining not just experience but also building a network of professional contacts. For employers, it's an opportunity to scout potential full-time hires based on real work performance. Parker Dewey's model is a testament to the power of micro-internships, proving that short-term commitments can indeed lead to long-term opportunities.

?This approach by Parker Dewey not only complements the traditional internship model but revolutionizes it, offering flexibility and a practical stepping stone into the workforce for students. It's a prime example of how the landscape of career development in higher education is evolving, making the future of work more accessible, one micro-internship at a time.

Fun

Best Higher Ed Meme

Movers and Shakers

New People in New Roles

Christian Dummett is heading to IMD! The career development sphere is witnessing some exciting shifts! From LBS to IMD, previous Head of Career Centres at LBS to now the Assistant Dean/Director of Career Development at IMD.

From Christian, “I am delighted to join IMD because it was founded by business executives for business executives and embodies a vision for the future with forward-looking initiatives. Learning about what’s happening in business from people connected to business, and how to foresee and tackle business model disruption, together gives IMD participants a huge advantage. Recruiters today want agile employees who can quickly adapt to the changing needs of business,” he said.

Read more here: IMD News.

Opportunities

Job Opening in Higher Education

Discover open positions:

• Head of Careers | University of Cambridge.
• Program Manager | ESADE
• Senior Manager Careers Network | Smurfit School

Learn something new

Fun fact of the week

Did you know that students who utilized just one service from their college career center received an average of 1.24 job offers, compared to just one offer for those who didn't use any services?

This statistic from the National Association of Colleges and Employers highlights the significant impact career centers have on students' job search success. It underscores the value of engaging with career services for not only gaining more job offers but also enhancing overall career readiness.

That's a wrap for this week's The Career Sip. Keep brewing your career development strategies, and we'll be back next week with another steaming cup of higher education updates.?

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