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Rhys Dowbiggin

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Employers Rank AI Skills Last. Job Postings Tell a Different Story.

Published by: Rhys Dowbiggin
May 12, 2026

AI skills aren’t important, or so the survey data seems to say. Employers rank AI skills dead last in career…

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Posted in All, OrganizationsTagged career services
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How to Decide What to Cut in Career Services (Without Losing What Matters)

Published by: Rhys Dowbiggin
March 27, 2026

Does every career services program have impact? Impact can’t guide cuts. This two-level framework makes decisions defensible during budget reductions.

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Posted in OrganizationsTagged career development, career services
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Your Career Center’s Service Portfolio Is Unbalanced — Here’s How to Tell

Published by: Rhys Dowbiggin
March 27, 2026

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.

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Posted in OrganizationsTagged career development, career services
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Why ATS Knowledge is Critical for Universities in the AI-Driven Job Market

Published by: Rhys Dowbiggin
January 20, 2026

It’s 2026 and ATS optimization for higher education has never been more critical. Every business in every industry has leveraged…

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Posted in All About ATS (Applicant Tracking Systems), Organizations
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Survival Guide: Creating A Resilient Career Center For Teams That Keep Changing

Published by: Rhys Dowbiggin
January 5, 2026

Career services struggle to preserve service quality and scale impact when operating with skeleton crews—but resilient higher education career centers…

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Posted in OrganizationsTagged career services
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The Application Speed Imperative: Why Your Students Are Losing Opportunities Before They Click “Submit”

Published by: Rhys Dowbiggin
December 21, 2025

Entry-level job application speed is fundamental to success in a challenging labor market. Tools can give career advisors the time…

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Posted in Organizations
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From Guesswork to Strategy: How Career Services Data Analytics Transforms Triage

Published by: Rhys Dowbiggin
October 29, 2025

One career advisor for every 2,500 students. That’s the reality in career services right now, where overwhelming staff-to-student ratios are…

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Posted in All, OrganizationsTagged career services, job search
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Prepare Students for Job Searching with a Scalable Job Application Course

Published by: Rhys Dowbiggin
October 6, 2025

Instead of spending your time building a resume or filling out a job application with students, why not empower them…

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Posted in All, OrganizationsTagged career services
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Which is Better for Higher Ed Career Centers? VMock vs. Jobscan

Published by: Rhys Dowbiggin
August 28, 2025

Which platform offers the best support for universities and their students’ career journeys?

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Posted in All, Jobscan, OrganizationsTagged career services
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How Jobscan’s ATS Tips Feature Elevates Your Students’ Job Search Success

Published by: Rhys Dowbiggin
August 13, 2025

Answer this riddle:  I send students into the job market, with high grades, developed skills, they’re the perfect fit.  We…

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Posted in All, OrganizationsTagged ATS optimization, career services
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How to Create Mentorship Programs for Students

Published by: Rhys Dowbiggin
July 20, 2025

Mentorship programs in higher education can be pivotal in helping students navigate the transition from college to a fulfilling professional…

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Posted in All, OrganizationsTagged career services
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From Transactional to Transformational: How To Overcome Career Services Challenges in Higher Education

Published by: Rhys Dowbiggin
May 28, 2025

Career services professionals are deeply invested in the mission of higher education. They provide a crucial role in helping college…

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Posted in All, Organizations, Universities
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6 Networking Solutions To Equip Your Students For Their Job Search

Published by: Rhys Dowbiggin
May 12, 2025

It’s an adage as old as the job market: 70-80% of jobs are never advertised. This number has been debated…

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