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Job Search Strategies of Recent University Graduates: Prevalence and Effectiveness
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Varshavskaya, Elena; Podverbnykh, Ulyana – Education & Training, 2020
Purpose: The purpose of the paper is to analyse the prevalence and effectiveness of methods and strategies for job searches amongst recent graduates of Russian universities. Design/methodology/approach: The empirical analysis is carried out on data from the Russian Graduate Survey 2016, which is representative of individuals graduating during…
Descriptors: Job Search Methods, Job Applicants, College Graduates, Public Colleges
LinkedIn as a Learning Tool in Business Education
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Cooper, Brett; Naatus, Mary Kate – American Journal of Business Education, 2014
This article summarizes the existing research on social media as a learning tool in higher education and adds to the literature on incorporating social media tools into collegiate business education by suggesting specific course content areas of business where LinkedIn exercises and training can be incorporated. LinkedIn as a classroom tool cannot…
Descriptors: Social Networks, Higher Education, Business Administration Education, Educational Technology
Replacing America's Job Bank
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Vollman, Jim – Community College Journal, 2009
The Job Central National Labor Exchange (www.jobcentral.com) has become the effective replacement for America's Job Bank with state workforce agencies and, increasingly, with community colleges throughout the country. The American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) has formed a partnership with Job Central to promote its use throughout the…
Descriptors: Job Applicants, Job Placement, Community Colleges, Career Centers
How Technology Has Changed (and Will Change) Higher Education Employee Recruitment
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Ikenberry, John; Hibel, Andrew; Freedman, Robert – Metropolitan Universities, 2010
Higher education recruitment has evolved over the years to utilize new technologies. The Internet has had the greatest impact on higher education recruitment and paved the way for many new ways of connecting recruiters with job seekers. The further development of Web 2.0 tools and social media has changed the landscape of recruiting and job…
Descriptors: Higher Education, Job Applicants, Recruitment, Internet
E-Portfolios as a Hiring Tool: Do Employers Really Care?
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Ward, Chris; Moser, Chris – EDUCAUSE Quarterly, 2008
College students looking for that first job after graduation scan job postings, create profiles on career websites, and send out resumes. On the employer side, human resource (HR) managers advertise entry-level jobs and review the applications submitted for those jobs. They often narrow the candidate pool based on cover letters, resumes, and…
Descriptors: Portfolios (Background Materials), Computer Mediated Communication, Internet, Human Resources
The next Generation at Work--Business Students' Views, Values and Job Search Strategy: Implications for Universities and Employers
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Ng, Eddy S. W.; Burke, Ronald J. – Education & Training, 2006
Purpose: The purpose of the paper is to explore the views, career expectations, and job search behaviours among a sample of business students. It also aims to examine the role of campus career services in shaping students' careers and how cooperative education influences their expectations and aspirations. Design/methodology/approach: A field…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Recruitment, Cooperative Education, Student Attitudes