Instead of a résumé, Charlotte Gogstad hands potential employers a CD-ROM the size of a credit card that contains a multimedia presentation about her skills and experiences. The presentation, which ...

According to a study from CareerBuilder, 81 percent of employers have some level of difficulty filling open positions due to the gap between the skills applicants possess and the skills required for ...

More and more institutions are encouraging -- or even requiring -- students to create “electronic portfolios” that highlight their academic work and help them reflect on their campus experiences. Many ...

Along with resumes, cover letters and up-to-date LinkedIn profiles comes another important tool for self promotion: the online portfolio. The use for online portfolios can vary depending on the major, ...

Henderson State University wants every student to have a job offer before graduation. A big part of their strategy in approaching that ideal is including career-building skills and tools — like ...

At Bentley College (MA), the interdisciplinary Liberal Studies program has undergone quite a makeover: Educators there have completely revamped the way in which they assess student performance in ...

Young artists from around the region filed into RIT’s Gordon Field House and Activities Center Sunday, marking the College of Art and Design’s return to hosting one of its seminal recruiting events.

JUPITER, FL – Should portfolios for students – and not teachers – replace standardized exams? I’m in Florida celebrating a family milestone, and had some good discussions about recent school issues ...

This post is by Gia Truong, CEO of Envision Education. In our last post, we introduced you to Robert, a bright, soon-to-be college freshman who is ready for his first year at St. Mary’s College of ...