When setting up the Career Services Department it is important to have the mission purpose and goals clearly in minds.  While all sections of the Career Services Department might not be utilized initially, it is important to know where you are going in the short and long term.  This will ensure that the success of the Department is met.  

Career Services is not black and white. Just because a graduate is MIA, it doesn't mean that they do not want a job. There are different reasons they aren't responding. Maybe they're busying working a job that is putting money in the bank now and haven't looked, maybe they're feeling discouraged in the job search. Different approaches work for different people, you have to be flexible and sometimes think out of the box when it comes to connections. 

Partnerships with local employers & businesses is essential to Career Services. In my experience, it is similar to "everybody knows everybody." Fostering great relationships can help guide and create new relationships through networking, holding events, having guest speakers, etc. One connection can open up a world of doors.

In this module, I agreed that there is a whole team to support the students. Career Services can support with the job search but there are many other aspects of career colleges such a admissions, instructor and other faculty that guide the students in the direction that they started school for. 

I have gained a better understanding of how to apply my skills. Learning new techniques is always a great way to grow. 

This topic has helped me to adapt to opening my eyes to new ideas and be able to shift focus from setbacks to strengths. 

Creating solution focused interactions helps enhance students perspective, gives motivation, and leads to more measurable outcomes. 

How do you ensure your students are developing both hard and soft skills in there courses? Do you integrate them simultaneously or dedicate separate sessions for each? Also how do you measure soft skills in a measurable way? 

I like that it focused on solutions rather than problems in depth. I learned ways to identify the solutions and ways you can move forward. 

AI is a powerful resource. However its essential that we teach students to engage responsibly and in a ethical way. It should complement not replace human interaction.