Students often enter college without looking ahead to the jobs that will result from their chosen fields of study and what those jobs will pay. Unrealistic expectations about their living arrangements and available spending money can result from a lack of knowledge. By taking a few minutes to answer some important questions and then doing a bit of research, serious student disappointments can be avoided. College applican...

College students have both expectations and goals when they enter college. They put their trust in the colleges they attend and the leaders who operate those colleges. In return for student commitments, colleges make promises both actual and implied.Important promises include:A Great Education - Colleges promise to provide students with a great education in their fields of study. That is important. Students want to be a...

It has always been a challenge for students to find their own path to success in college. And yet, in reality, we all know what it takes for students to succeed. To make certain that students are on the right path, they should review the following:1. Sign Up For Classes as Early as Possible - To obtain the classes needed, students should sign up for their courses as soon as they are allowed to do so. Since required class...

The best employers like to hear about college students who have overcome obstacles and were able to stick with their goals when things got tough and difficult. Employers know that new employees will encounter difficulties and things that stand in their way. They want to be assured that their new hires will be up to the task.Students who find that everything is easy in college may not be the best candidates for employment....

Should others put their trust in you?by Bob Roth, the College and Career Success CoachWhy should someone trust you? That is an important question. Once you let someone down, they may never completely trust you again.In college and throughout the rest of your life, the people around you will listen to your words and observe your behaviors. The accumulated information becomes your reputation. Based on their experiences, y...

In college, you are given an opportunity to go on a great journey. Take advantage of that chance to learn, grow and explore. Along to way, be sure to savor and appreciate every experience. As you move along your path to the future, make friends, make something better and do something for others. Ask questions and say what you mean. Learn about yourself. Think about your future and clarify your dreams.In order to fly on you...

YES! In fact, there is a way for colleges to help 100% of their students and greatly improve their chances for employment success, at no additional cost to the college. Although my statement may sound unrealistic, difficult and potentially expensive, improving your student employment performance rate does not have to be costly and can be quite easy to do. You can create a win-win for everyone. The fact remains that there a...

College students and their parents know the difference between landing a job and landing a good job. College leaders know too, but some help more than others. When college seniors and recent grads obtain a “good” job, it means that the job: - Holds great interest for the student - Has opportunities to learn and grow - Has opportunities for advancement - Has career potential - Pays a salary that enables a student to liv...

There are factors that combine to make you who you are, what you are and who you will become, as you move through college and beyond. Your success, mediocrity or failure usually depends on what you surround ourselves with. However, you have a great deal of control over your environment. You choose the people, places, information, tools, motivation and opportunities that you allow to get close to you. So, let?s take a cl...

It is not how hard we work at something; rather, it's all about the results we achieve. Employers hire people who can get things done well. Because activity without results amounts to little, we know that results are more important than activity alone.Example: Let's say that you volunteer to lead a fundraising drive for your favorite charity. You and your team work sixteen hours a day for twenty-one straight days, in an...