Your First Job Out of College: How to Hit the Ground Running     Are you a soon-to-be college graduate getting ready to start your first professional job? If so, congratulations! That’s exciting…and a bit intimidating, no doubt. After all, nearly every aspect of your current life is about to change dramatically as you transition from college to ...

Is Graduate School Right for You?     So you’re thinking about going to graduate school. That’s pretty exciting – and probably a little scary too. You may be wondering whether you’re making a wise decision. After all, going to grad school is a huge investment of time, energy, and dollars. Yet, there can be many advantages to ...

Mentorships: Roles & Relationship   A survey conducted by Olivet University shows that 76% of respondents believe that having a mentor is important for their career development. Yet, only 37% actually have one! Ask any successful person how they got to where they are today, and they will probably tell you they attribute at least part of ...

Start the New Year with a Career Readiness Review    As you rang in 2025, what goals did you set for the New Year? Maybe you pledged to get in a walk or hit the campus gym, if possible, and get more sleep — all of which are good for your health. And, with the right ...

Taking a Gap Year? Here’s What You Need to Know     Year after year, an increasing number of graduating high school seniors are choosing to take a gap year before heading off to college. All things considered, a gap year can be a great way to: increase self-knowledge, get real-life work experience while saving some money for college, develop or ...

Tap into Campus Services for College Success   If you’re new to college, you know that the transition from high school can be a bit overwhelming at first. And, of course, this transition reaches far beyond finding your way around campus. You need to know how to navigate your way to the information and services needed for ...