Great news: the job market for new graduates is on the rise. Employers project they’ll increase hiring of the Class…
Employers Rank AI Skills Last. Job Postings Tell a Different Story.
AI skills aren’t important, or so the survey data seems to say. Employers rank AI skills dead last in career…
AI Mock Interviews Are Changing Career Services — But Not All Tools Are Equal
Interviews are that final, crucial step students must ace to get the job. Mock interviews will give them the best…
How to Decide What to Cut in Career Services (Without Losing What Matters)
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…