by Bitsy Carmichael Freelance Writer Institutions of higher education focus on educating students and preparing them for a career beyond the inner sanctum of the classroom, student union and residence halls. Utilizing career services programs and personnel, institutions focus on résumés, interview tips and even professional dress. However, the orientation office at Boxburg University offers [...]

Breaking a sacred confidentiality vow, an employer at the recent American College Personnel Association placement conference “Career Central” accidentally slipped the real use of candidate portfolios. “A candidate brought a laptop with her to her interview so she could show me her e-portfolio,” explained the employer. “By the thirtieth page, I couldn’t hold back and [...]

by Irma Voigt Staff Writer A lawsuit filed last week alleges that Marquardt College, a small, religious institution, mishandled a prospective employee’s interview in February. “It was well-intentioned,” said Mariam Puckett, university spokeswoman. “This candidate was unable to attend a placement exchange so the department in question made an accommodation for him. Unfortunately the selection [...]