Does every career services program have impact? Impact can’t guide cuts. This two-level framework makes decisions defensible during budget reductions.
Your Career Center’s Service Portfolio Is Unbalanced — Here’s How to Tell
Your career readiness programs aren’t changed — so why does your team feel stretched? Map effort vs. reach in 15 minutes to diagnose the imbalance.
Why Employer Alignment Matters More Than “Best Practices”
Your students’ resumes might be technically perfect—and still getting rejected. Most career centers have standardized resume development around checklists and…
How Federal Accountability Is Reshaping Career Services in 2026 And Beyond
As many factors force changes in higher education, career services technology can help their institutions come out ahead with the…
Why ATS Knowledge is Critical for Universities in the AI-Driven Job Market
It’s 2026 and ATS optimization for higher education has never been more critical. Every business in every industry has leveraged…
Survival Guide: Creating A Resilient Career Center For Teams That Keep Changing
Career services struggle to preserve service quality and scale impact when operating with skeleton crews—but resilient higher education career centers…
The Application Speed Imperative: Why Your Students Are Losing Opportunities Before They Click “Submit”
Entry-level job application speed is fundamental to success in a challenging labor market. Tools can give career advisors the time…
Career Services as the New Launchpad: Teaching the Skill of Job-Searching in the Age of AI
This op-ed is written by Damien Cabral, Co-Founder of PrepU, and a Jobscan partner. Introduction The job-search journey has changed…
Why Career Services Is Now The University’s Most Important Department
Career services has quietly evolved from a campus support function to now having the opportunity to be higher education’s most…
From Guesswork to Strategy: How Career Services Data Analytics Transforms Triage
One career advisor for every 2,500 students. That’s the reality in career services right now, where overwhelming staff-to-student ratios are…
Prepare Students for Job Searching with a Scalable Job Application Course
Instead of spending your time building a resume or filling out a job application with students, why not empower them…
The AI Paradox in Career Services: Friend or Foe?
Career centers in higher education that embrace AI as a friend will help students land jobs faster, improve employer satisfaction,…
Which is Better for Higher Ed Career Centers? VMock vs. Jobscan
Which platform offers the best support for universities and their students’ career journeys?
How Jobscan’s ATS Tips Feature Elevates Your Students’ Job Search Success
Answer this riddle: I send students into the job market, with high grades, developed skills, they’re the perfect fit. We…
How to Create Mentorship Programs for Students
Mentorship programs in higher education can be pivotal in helping students navigate the transition from college to a fulfilling professional…
What Is Career Services For: Getting Jobs or Lifelong Learning?
It feels like there is a tug-of-war on campuses everywhere. In the middle is the answer to the question: what…
From Transactional to Transformational: How To Overcome Career Services Challenges in Higher Education
Career services professionals are deeply invested in the mission of higher education. They provide a crucial role in helping college…
10 Impactful Ways to Update Your Resume for 2026
Resume trends come and go, and that was especially true with 2025. Last year, so much changed, and the job…
Jobscan vs. Teal: Which Tool Is Right for You?
If you’re serious about landing interviews, your resume must stand out. We compared Jobscan and Teal to see which tool gives you the best shot.
Jobscan vs. ChatGPT: Which AI Tool Is Best for Job Seekers in 2026?
The current job market demands more than just a good resume; it requires ATS optimization and high-quality, personalized application materials….
Jobscan vs. Kickresume: Which Tool Will Actually Land You the Interview in 2026?
Your resume has two audiences in this competitive job market: the human recruiter and the Applicant Tracking System (ATS). The…
Jobscan vs. Resume Worded: Which Gets You a Job Faster in 2026?
If you’re serious about landing interviews, your resume must stand out. We compared Jobscan and Resume Worded to see which tool gives you the best shot.
How to Write an Agency-Ready Marketing Resume That Beats ATS in 2026
I hire remote candidates for agency marketing roles, mostly SEO specialists and web designers. I’m not reading resumes for entertainment….
The Hidden Job Market Has Evolved: How AI Is Quietly Rewriting Where and How People Get Hired
For years, job seekers heard the same advice. The hidden job market is where the real action takes place, with…
From a CEO’s Desk: 5 Resume Writing Tips to Land Your Next IT Job
As the CEO of an IT services company, I’ve personally reviewed hundreds, if not thousands, of resumes. I’ve seen it…
Hiring Eyes: What Your Resume Really Looks Like to Busy Professionals
I read resumes all the time as a physician — from technologists, nurses, physician assistants, and even administrative candidates. The…
How to Research a Company for an Interview in 2026
On average, one job offer attracts 250 resumes. Of those resumes, an average of 6 candidates will get called for…
How to Follow Up After an Interview in 2026
After your resume makes it past the applicant tracking system, you are one step closer to landing a coveted job interview….
How to Find a Job in 2026: Tips and Tricks from the Experts
It’s the question many are asking in 2026: How to find a job. In this post, we’ll help you answer that question before you find yourself in a rabbit hole of frustration.
50+ Resume Objective Examples for 2026
These resume objective examples are tailored to specific careers and designed to help you grab recruiters’ attention and land more interviews.