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How Career Services Can Enhance ‘Soft-Skills’ in Students

Symplicity

In today's job market, having the right technical skills is no longer enough to succeed. Employers are increasingly looking for candidates who possess a range of soft skills, such as communication, teamwork, and problem-solving. They’re interpersonal skills. Leadership skills.”

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Report: Parents of Prospective College Students Worry about Cost and Safety

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

It is not news that colleges and universities are expensive,” said Michael Koppenheffer, EAB vice president, Enroll360 marketing, analytics and AI strategy and a contributing consultant to the paper. “It The company does marketing on behalf of colleges and universities and engages with families around the country.

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Study Abroad Program Locations that Offer Service Learning & Community Service Classes

AIFS Abroad

Whether you’re majoring in a field related to Community Service or Service Learning, just need to fulfill a class requirement, or are simply passionate about giving back, why not take those types of classes as you study abroad? Stellenbosch, South Africa 1. ” Katie H.,

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The Problem With Mass Personalization in Higher Ed Marketing

HEMJ (Higher Ed Marketing Journal)

With so many options available to today’s prospective students, how can higher education marketers overcome a “sea of sameness” to shine attention on their institution and online degree programs and boost enrollment? But higher ed marketers know that’s much easier said than done.

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Tips for building your AmeriCorps service into a career

College Forward

Across the nation, AmeriCorps members unite under a shared mission: to uplift their communities and cultivate personal growth through civic engagement. Yet, one of the most challenging aspects of service involves deciding on next steps after completing a term. Access the AmeriCorps alumni website and the alumni job board.

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4 takeaways from marketing to graduate students in 2023—and predictions for 2024

EAB

Blogs 4 takeaways from marketing to graduate students in 2023—and predictions for 2024 Insights from a former higher ed CMO I recently returned from the Windy City, where I attended the American Marketing Association ’s (AMA) annual higher ed symposium. New growth and centralization of services mandates were imposed on PCO leaders.

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Chatbots in Higher Education and the Future of Communication

HEMJ (Higher Ed Marketing Journal)

As a result, they’re adept at communicating through a personal device any time of day. Enter one of the latest trends in communication technology: the chatbot. Companies use chatbots as a messaging service to provide immediate responses to commonly asked questions. The Role of Chatbots for Universities and Colleges.